Contributing Member barra Posted March 22, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) They are also known as a smasher on the other side of the pond. I have even heard them called pompey's. They are just the handiest thing. Makers of English saddles use them to assist in the shaping of the panel (padding for the horse) by smashing the 7 colours of crap out of the stuffing. Collar makers do likewise. They can be picked up and because of the shape they can get into all sorts of nooks and crannies for burnishing. Mine has had a piece of the small domed end knocked off to form a flat surface on the end. Like Bruce said they will find a way to roll off the bench. Barra Edited March 22, 2008 by barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
ArtS Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 I made mine out of an old door knob i bought off eBay for about 3 dollars. Actually that was for 2 door knobs. eBay is getting ridiculous. You can't get good deals anymore because some buyers are bidding way over what something is worth. A couple of years ago they had a set of "vintage" bridle rosettes for sale. You can buy them from Weavers or I also find a web site that sold them for about $25. This set went for $68! ArtS Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Ambassador Don101 Posted March 22, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 22, 2008 I would love one of those door knobs they are rare to find here, i dont have a bouncer but not for those silly preices im still looking, Bruce i love your tool, Don Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted March 22, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 22, 2008 Finally selling price for the one on E-Bay was $227.50 US, that's just crazy. I'm off to the garage sales today...LOL Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
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