tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 I've been wanting to get a stitch groover and while looking at them the inexpensive ones work somewhat, and the expensive ones work well but are er expensive....So i decided to build a holder and use the expensive tip, to have the best of both worlds... I started using a piece of Key stock 5/16 square x12" and a piece 1/8 square x 12" that you can get here at McMasters or and any auto parts store or Home Depot, but McMasters has them for .88 cents and .85 cents ( i said this would be inexpensive lol... http://www.mcmaster.com/#98830a150/=2e8ht3 More to follow in next post... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 First drill a small hole in the end, about 1/16 unless you know what tip you are going to use...I use Bob Douglas for $15, i think one of the best out there...His measures 1/8....The hole doesn't have to be centered so don't worry, and round it off somewhat so see what you want it to look like....then drill and tap a screw hole 6/32 ...Remember not to go too far down or it won't secure the tip....Then do another to secure the guide....On the side you can see i drilled a 1/8 hole, now you need a small square file to make the hole square, and round off and polish the holder to whatever shape is good for you....... More pictures to follow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 To bend the 1/8 key stock just put it in a vise and hit it with a mallet, it won't break. I can't seem to load anymore pictures so i will go to another post... A picture of the "stuff" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Bob Douglas tip ( medium) he has 3 sizes large medium and small... Here it is next to a ruler so you can see the size, remember its yours, make it to fit you.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Here is a picture of it in action ....Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Remember you can buy an extra 1/8 guide to you and go as far as you want even to the middle of a 8" piece of leather..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Before and after picture....Feel free to ask questions..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted June 20, 2009 Great job man and thanks for the good tutorial. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted June 21, 2009 That's great I will try it for sure thanks a bunch Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcat Report post Posted June 21, 2009 You're welcome gentleman, please post pictures if you decide to build one....Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
