rickeyfro Report post Posted January 18, 2009 Any recomendations on quality overstich wheels? Who's do you prefer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunt Report post Posted January 18, 2009 I use Jeremiah Watt's overstitch wheels #5 and #6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrooperChuck Report post Posted January 19, 2009 I use Tandy's overstitcher with interchangable wheels. The funny part, though, is that I never change the wheel. The #5 works for everthing I do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 19, 2009 I've got a couple from Jeremiah. Ask me in a couple days about my new one coming from Bob Douglas. Bob had some wheels made up and put them intro some vintage carriages. If it is anything like Bob's other stuff, ought to be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted January 19, 2009 I have a McMillen #5 and #6 they are really good for the price I paid. I also have one from Bob Douglas that is REALLY NICE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeyfro Report post Posted January 19, 2009 Elton, you always seem to recommend Mcmillan, who carries these?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I buy them directly from McMillen. They are located in Sunrise Beach MO. The phone number for them is, 573 374 7780. You can also buy McMillen tools through Bieler's supply. I paid $22.00 a piece for them directly from McMillen. Edited January 19, 2009 by Elton Joorisity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLevine Report post Posted January 20, 2009 I got a 9 overstitch wheel from eBay. The only company I know of that makes overstitch wheels (as opposed to stitch-markers or pricking irons) is Joseph Dixons, of England. Here's a url: http://www.josephdixon.co.uk/Resources/Saddlers%2011.pdf Unfortunately, they don't sell direct. You'll need to go through Abbey Saddlery or a similar company. Beware though, they'll be very expensive when new. Might be worth holding out for one on eBay. Mine's a Gomph, by the way, although I believe Osborne's used to make them, but not now. I can't speak for any of the makers mentioned earlier; sorry. Good luck, Jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeyfro Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Jerry, enlighten me on the diggerence between overstitch wheels and stitch markers, cant the tools generelly sold for laying out stitch holes also be used for running over the stitch to set in in the groove properly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) This won't be a surprise to those of you who know me....I use Gomph overstitch wheels! Bob Douglas enlightened me about the old Gomph tools a few years ago and I have been replacing all my tools with Gomphs for some time now (and expense). I have accumulated #'s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. I use #9 (9spi) for 138 thread, the #10 & 11 for 99 thread and the #11 & 12 for 69 thread. Rickey...a stitching marker has sawtooth shaped point and cannot be used for overstitching, but the overstitchers, which are concave between the points, can be used for marking and overstitching, so I see no advantage in buying the markers. Someone else might know of a good reason though... Bob Edited January 21, 2009 by hidepounder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 21, 2009 This won't be a surprise to those of you who know me....I use Gomph overstitch wheels! Bob Douglas enlightened me about the old Gomph tools a few years ago and I have been replacing all my tools with Gomphs for some time now (and expense). I have accumulated #'s 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. I use #9 (9spi) for 138 thread, the #10 & 11 for 99 thread and the #11 & 12 for 69 thread. Rickey...a stitching marker has sawtooth shaped point and cannot be used for overstitching, but the overstitchers, which are concave between the points, can be used for marking and overstitching, so I see no advantage in buying the markers. Someone else might know of a good reason though... Bob Bob, the only reason I think that folks buy the markers is for the angle to put the awl blade. But if you use the flat of the blade and keep it parallel with the edge directly above it, there should be no issues. I may have to look into some of the gomphs. How much is average cost from Douglas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Marlon, I guess I am lucky. My wife is a big fan of Bob's bisonette edgers that they make themselves, and I filled in the set too. She has always been encouraging about anything I have bought from Bob Douglas. Bob's prices all depend on maker and condition. I can about guarantee you that you won't get anything from Bob that isn't in the best condition it can be. I just got a care package from Bob today. I got a #5 new wheel in a very pretty old Osborne handle for $70. Some people might choke on that price, but it is tight and pretty and will last my lifetime I am sure. If you need something with some history and don't want the ebay hunt, Bob is the man. My wife also enjoyed the better part of the day we spent with Keith Pommer too and he has some good stuff. She hasn't minded the upgrades from him either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 I was lucky in that I picked up a huge batch of Gomph tools. I got the #5-12, 14,16 & 18 overstitch wheels, #1-5 single beaders and #1-5 double bevelers as well as some other odds and ends of various Osbornes. A couple of the wheels are loose but nothing bad. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryLevine Report post Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Jerry, enlighten me on the diggerence between overstitch wheels and stitch markers, cant the tools generelly sold for laying out stitch holes also be used for running over the stitch to set in in the groove properly? Bob and Rawhide have nailed it above. I would add that I think a pricking iron or pricking wheel gives a better mark for the awl angle than the stitchmarker's saw-tooth wheel. You still need a bit of practice to get it parallel and even coming out the other side, though! Pricking iron teeth marks may also be wider than many stitch grooves, if you get round to trying one. All the best, Jerry Edited January 21, 2009 by JerryLevine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
