Tkleather1 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 Do any of you greats use dapping punches? and if you do what place would you use them? I have seen the same guy selling them on ebay for a while but I cant figure out where I would ever use one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) Do any of you greats use dapping punches? and if you do what place would you use them? I have seen the same guy selling them on ebay for a while but I cant figure out where I would ever use one. Tim, seeing as none of the 'greats' have given you an answer I'll have a try. Dapping punches are generally used by silversmiths. I can't imagine a use for them in connventional leatherworking other than, like most metal stuff, you could hit them with a maul to create an impression on your leather. Ray Eidt due to tpyo Edited May 2, 2009 by UKRay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeyfro Report post Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) I could see them being used when embossing leather, to raise the leather from behing to create pockets for embossing powder Edited May 2, 2009 by rickeyfro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 Tim, I got an inexpensive set at one time off of Ebay to try to make some custom conchos for a belt out of some coins. It worked great for that, but I have not used it since for anything else to do with Leather. - Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 well thanks to the greats for answering. The Feebay ad said he used them for leather work, but I couldnt figure out how either. I knew that they were for silver and metal work so I am glad to hear that I am not totally dumb and missing the boat on using these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dually Report post Posted May 2, 2009 TK, its not that you missed the boat....you're just in your own little dingy. LOL Stay in touch Amigo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mendedbowl Report post Posted May 2, 2009 Hi Tim, when i buy on ebay, i like to use the "ask seller a question" button a lot. it's amazing how many people selling tools don't even know how to use what they are selling...so how could they be qualified to tell you it's in good shape? you said "The Feebay ad said he used them for leather work" so ask him how? and see if he knows his stuff. or as i suspect...he probably just has a load of those things he wants to get rid of, and is willing to say whatever it takes to make a sale. ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted May 2, 2009 TK, its not that you missed the boat....you're just in your own little dingy. LOLStay in touch Amigo. dont make me drive up there and trim on a cinch Hows the farmin goin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
