pete Report post Posted February 1, 2009 Am I a complete "MAROON" or is impossible to use that tandy edge cutter with anything except a 3/4" straight blade? There is no way that the tightening screw works on any blade that is hollow. I even took an old hollow and filled it with liquid metal to make it flat and had a heck of a time. pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted February 1, 2009 Hey Pete you have a link to the tool, I may be a maroon as well but I cant figure out which tool your talking about. Oh and that knife I got from you is still working great, so much better then the other one I had. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted February 1, 2009 http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/de...ture=Product_68 here it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hedge Report post Posted February 2, 2009 http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/de...ture=Product_68here it is Never been able to use any other blade on it, either. I'm tempted to use it as a pattern and make a more versatile one out of brass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GregGaub Report post Posted February 2, 2009 I have one of those... just leave it attached to my dad's old knife and blade, and hang it on my tool rack for no other use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted February 2, 2009 I do it like Greg. I like the tool for cutting borders alright. I stuck a cheap knife with a blade in it and have about a $12 setup in it. It works well enough for that. The big key is not to overtighten the screws. It can crack the frame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikti Report post Posted February 2, 2009 I use to have one until I accidentally broke it. And yes, you have to use a straight blade on it otherwise it won't work worth a Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWGlover Report post Posted February 2, 2013 you can take a little off the end so the set screw can go in a little deeper to make contact with the blade. I ran mine on my benchtop belt sander and took about an 1/8 off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elliot Report post Posted February 2, 2013 I found a good use for that tool is filling up the JUNK box!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted February 2, 2013 If you can find the Brass version on sale its MUCH better than the plastic one. I have used the brass one but don't have one yet. You need a straight blade. I have 3 of them. each has an old knife in it that stays there. 2 are set to a predefined width as they are a pain to set up in my mind so I leave then at 1/4 and 1/2 inches. The third is the one I adjust when I have to but I prefer to not have to adjust them. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trox Report post Posted February 6, 2013 Am I a complete "MAROON" or is impossible to use that tandy edge cutter with anything except a 3/4" straight blade? There is no way that the tightening screw works on any blade that is hollow. I even took an old hollow and filled it with liquid metal to make it flat and had a heck of a time. pete Change the screw for a longer one maybe. I have seen them in brass too, however I do not remember where. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted February 6, 2013 you can get the brass one here and on ebay. Kyoshin Elle Leathercraft Brass Pro Border Tool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
