Members columbo Posted October 24, 2009 Members Report Posted October 24, 2009 I have read about the ..." to groove or not to groove"... topic but I was wondering if there is a video of someone actually doing it. I'm new and can't seem to get this right. I don't think I'm an idiot, but what idiot really does. Every time I try to hand groove, I get a sloppy channel too wide for what I have seen you guys get. And in pictures I have seen during grooving, there appears to be a neat little curly cew of leather being taken out. I don't get this. Point this idiot.....eeerr... newbie in the right direction please! Quote Death smiles at everyone. Marines smile back!
Members rickeyfro Posted October 24, 2009 Members Report Posted October 24, 2009 Anyway you can post a cllose up pic of the groover tip? Sure the blade is facing the right way? Quote
Members columbo Posted October 24, 2009 Author Members Report Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Anyway you can post a cllose up pic of the groover tip? Sure the blade is facing the right way? I'm not sure of anything anymore... These are the best I could do. Edited October 24, 2009 by columbo Quote Death smiles at everyone. Marines smile back!
Members NoahL Posted October 25, 2009 Members Report Posted October 25, 2009 (edited) That is a Harbor Freight stitching groover--I know, because I bought the set it came in, myself, unfortunately. It should look more like this (sorry for the quality--the camera sucks at night). I suggest you run to Tandy and pick up a new blade (I just swapped out the blade and kept the handle, since it works just fine). Hope this helps! ~Noah Edited October 25, 2009 by NoahL Quote Website: Wasteland Leatherwork Collaboration Projects: The Wasteland Crow Project
Members Peter Ellis Posted October 25, 2009 Members Report Posted October 25, 2009 The lack of clarity in the picture makes it impossible for me to be certain of this, but due to the yellowish color of the blade area, I'm wondering if you've cleaned it off ? Sometimes tools will have a protective coating to prevent rust through shipping and waiting around for sale. If that coating is still on the blade, it just isn't going to work right. Quote Peter Ellis Noble Lion Leather
Members columbo Posted October 25, 2009 Author Members Report Posted October 25, 2009 Yeah, the pictures are terrible, but what I see in other pics and supply catalogs appears that the blade itself is miss shaped. There is no way the hole is big enough and can act as a blade. So, since the tool was given to me and I don't have a lot invested in it, I will purchase another from a trustworthy source. Figure that should be the lesson of the day and not how to use it. Buy good stuff, as my daughter said.... Thanks guys for the help. Quote Death smiles at everyone. Marines smile back!
Members mulefool Posted October 28, 2009 Members Report Posted October 28, 2009 As a newbie I'm not sure you want to spend alot at first, but Bob Douglas in Sheridan makes the best groover around. the Versa Groover runs about $75.00 and you can buy the tips for I think $20.00. Maybe one of those tips would fit in the handle you've got. It will be sharp. I don't have his # handy by the computer but if you want to check it out I'll look it up for you. Chris Quote www.horseandmulegear.com
MADMAX22 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Posted October 28, 2009 A cheaper alternative is someone posted a thread on making your own. It didnt seem to hard. I think he made it to use the bob douglas blades. Dont think it cost more then $10 to make if you have a few tools like a drill press and tap of the right size. You will have to search for the thread though, dont remember what section it is in. Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted October 28, 2009 Moderator Report Posted October 28, 2009 I keep looking at the picture you posted of the tip. Granted it is out of focus on the tip, but it looks to me like someone just laid it down and ground the front of that leg flat. No way it will work like that. I use that groover a fair amount, and it works pretty well. I would get a new blade and try that first. Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members columbo Posted October 28, 2009 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2009 (edited) I keep looking at the picture you posted of the tip. Granted it is out of focus on the tip, but it looks to me like someone just laid it down and ground the front of that leg flat. No way it will work like that. I use that groover a fair amount, and it works pretty well. I would get a new blade and try that first. I tend to believe that is just what happened. Looking at other blades, it appears that the bottom side of the hole does the cutting. This one is ground flat. Probably from the factory. Anyway, I am currently awaiting another blade, this time from Tandy. It will fit the handle. Once I get a bit better at my work, I'll buy some good tools.Thanks everyone for the help. That's what I like about this site, ya'll are just plain friendly! Edited October 28, 2009 by columbo Quote Death smiles at everyone. Marines smile back!
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.