Members kevinhopkins Posted April 15, 2009 Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 I have used all three that are mentioned. My choise is the metal strap cutter from Tandy. The only draw back is that the blades you get for them these days are not as good as they used to be. My experiance is they seem to break more offen. Also if you hit a hard place in skirting the blade will break. Some Herman Oak leather will have hard spots in it from time to time, then I used the old Osborne strap cutter. But you have to keep the blade sharp, again the new blades you buy for them are not the quality they used to be. On that note does anyone know where they can get good blades for the Tandy strap cutter, I ordered some from Weaver and they sent me Tandy! Whats up with that? I could have gotten them cheeper direct from Tandy. Hi Randy, we buy ours from a different blade company. As near as I can tell, they seem to last longer and hold their edge better. You'd just have to try a few and give me your opinion. Kevin/Springfield leather Quote
Members Janice Posted April 20, 2009 Members Report Posted April 20, 2009 Here is a pic of my plough gauge. Quote
Members tat2 Posted April 21, 2009 Members Report Posted April 21, 2009 Hello I bought an italian strap cutter and works like a charm on my belts. The buy is in Toronto Canada. If your interested let me know. its a 12 inch, top load with spacers, easy to use once your aquainted. www.greemanleather.ca Quote "You are responsible for the energy which you bring into THIS space." Stephen O'Ceallaigh 001-647-637-5229 http://greenmanleather.ca sales@greenmanleather.ca
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