Members joseph dixon Posted November 18, 2009 Members Report Posted November 18, 2009 TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEW SITE http://WWW.JOSEPHDIXON.CO.UK Quote Joseph Dixon Tool Co Limited is a family owned and run business, Manufacturing the finest English leather working tools and Saddlers toolssince 1843 and has the larges range of tooling in the world they are all madein house in Walsall which is the leather capital of theworld and steeped in history. We take great pride in our product quality andservice And is now looking for new agents in the US,CANADA and EUROPE For more information please contact Chris Williamson Managing director chris@josephdixon.co.uk www.josephdixon.co.uk Tell 0044 1922 622051 Fax 0044 1922 721168 Mobile 0044 7855 385407
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 19, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 19, 2009 Welcome to Leatherworker.net! It's fantastic to have a supplier from the east end of the pond on here. I'm sure you either have, or will soon, hear from some of our UK members. Be sure to drop a message to Johanna so you can get listed in the suppliers list.Other than your link to your website, can you give us an idea of what, as a supplier, you can offer leatherworkers? Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Contributing Member barra Posted November 19, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted November 19, 2009 Hi Chris and welcome to Leatherworker.net, great to have a representative of you company here. Joseph Dixon Tool Co Limited is a family owned and run business, Manufacturing the finest English leather working tools and Saddlers toolssince 1843 and has the larges range of tooling in the world they are all madein house in Walsall which is the leather capital of theworld and steeped in history. We take great pride in our product quality andservice. This I can attest to. Most of my tools are Joseph Dixon (some Thomas). They lasted the entire working life of a Saddler and Harness Maker who started somewhere around 1900 - 05 and they will outlast me. A lot gets mentioned about modern anything not being as good a quality as the old but even the odd Dixon tool I have had to replace over the years due to my stupidity will outlast me and more than likely the next guy. You know you live in saddlery mecca when the local football team in called the Saddlers. P.S. can you give us a brief history lesson on the Dixon company. I'm mainly interested in the Thomas Dixon timeline. Barra Quote "If You're not behind the Troops, please feel free to stand in front of them"
Members Leerwerker Posted November 20, 2009 Members Report Posted November 20, 2009 My most valuable tools are also Joseph Dixons. The round knife sings like a soprano when you strike it! The sewing awl stays supersharp. The plowgauge gives you confidence when you hold it in your hand. The stitching clam has done many interesting demonstrations. And the old gentleman who taught me to handsew (in South Africa), sold them to me for next to nothing ... - they were his duplicates. Quote JOhan ------------------------------------------- ****Afrikaans: Leerwerker ***** ****Zulu: lesikhumba isisebenzi Latvian: ādas darba ņēmējs *****Russian: кожа работника ****English: Leatherworker ****Dutch: Lederbewerker ****Flemish: Leerbewerker ****Hebrew: עור פועל ****German: Leder Handwerker ****Hungarian: Bőrdíszműves ****Turkish: deri işçisi ****French: Artisan du Cuir ****Spanish: Artesano de Cuero ****Norwegian: Skinn kunstners ****Swedish: Läderhantverkare ****Greek: δερμάτινα εργαζόμενος Sotho: mosebeletsi oa letlalo
Moderator Johanna Posted November 20, 2009 Moderator Report Posted November 20, 2009 Hi Chris! We have a pretty big UK following and quite a few members from Europe, Australia, Canada, Asia and everywhere in between. If you are looking to increase your global presence, we've got the folks. Many of our members are professionals who don't mind spending a bit more for a better quality tool. Let us know if we can be of assistance getting your corporate name out there. http://leatherworker.net/adnews/ad.html Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Members joseph dixon Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 20, 2009 Hi Johanna Always wanting to spread the word I’m very interested but still not quite finished the website yet so cant takepayment on line people can ring a order throw and we can take payment that way with credit cardas soon as I finished it I will have another look Many thanks Chris Quote Joseph Dixon Tool Co Limited is a family owned and run business, Manufacturing the finest English leather working tools and Saddlers toolssince 1843 and has the larges range of tooling in the world they are all madein house in Walsall which is the leather capital of theworld and steeped in history. We take great pride in our product quality andservice And is now looking for new agents in the US,CANADA and EUROPE For more information please contact Chris Williamson Managing director chris@josephdixon.co.uk www.josephdixon.co.uk Tell 0044 1922 622051 Fax 0044 1922 721168 Mobile 0044 7855 385407
Members joseph dixon Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 20, 2009 Thank you for you kind words I still find it amazing where our tools end up in the world Many thanks Chris Quote Joseph Dixon Tool Co Limited is a family owned and run business, Manufacturing the finest English leather working tools and Saddlers toolssince 1843 and has the larges range of tooling in the world they are all madein house in Walsall which is the leather capital of theworld and steeped in history. We take great pride in our product quality andservice And is now looking for new agents in the US,CANADA and EUROPE For more information please contact Chris Williamson Managing director chris@josephdixon.co.uk www.josephdixon.co.uk Tell 0044 1922 622051 Fax 0044 1922 721168 Mobile 0044 7855 385407
Members joseph dixon Posted November 20, 2009 Author Members Report Posted November 20, 2009 We have made leather tools since 1843 and over the yearshave made a few contacts so if any one needs any help and advice I’m more thanwilling to try where I can Also I love to hear about what you guys and girls are all upto Cheers Chris Quote Joseph Dixon Tool Co Limited is a family owned and run business, Manufacturing the finest English leather working tools and Saddlers toolssince 1843 and has the larges range of tooling in the world they are all madein house in Walsall which is the leather capital of theworld and steeped in history. We take great pride in our product quality andservice And is now looking for new agents in the US,CANADA and EUROPE For more information please contact Chris Williamson Managing director chris@josephdixon.co.uk www.josephdixon.co.uk Tell 0044 1922 622051 Fax 0044 1922 721168 Mobile 0044 7855 385407
Members Avogadro Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 Is there a dealer in the US? Quote
Members Not Awl Together Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) I would like to know as well so, I just sent an email to Chris this evening referencing his post here. Hopefully Chris is still with Dixon and will favor us with an update and let us know if they may or not have any further intention of a U.S. based agent / distributor / retail venue. Edited June 6, 2014 by Not Awl Together Quote
Members Colt Hammerless Posted June 6, 2014 Members Report Posted June 6, 2014 Booth & Co. in MA. http://www.boothandco.com/handtools.html Paul Quote
Members Not Awl Together Posted June 8, 2014 Members Report Posted June 8, 2014 Indeed, Thank you! Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted June 21, 2014 Members Report Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks I have been looking for better tools Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members Not Awl Together Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 I thought I might add a footnote, I received this week 4 Dixon pricking irons from Ken at Booth & Co. I have to say that the customer service is excellent, the irons are in perfect condition, level, even teeth, and all of them quite sharp. Overall polish and finish is very good and the cost was very reasonable. Received my irons within 3 days of placing the order from the east coast out to here to the west coast! That's pretty quick and I'm extremely pleased with the service and the irons. N.A.T. Quote
Members Macca Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 What sizes did you go for in the end ? Quote
Members Not Awl Together Posted June 22, 2014 Members Report Posted June 22, 2014 Hi Macca, I went with #'s 7,8,9,10. Frankly speaking, I'm extremely pleased with them. fit and finish is excellent and look forward to using them for a very long time. Since I use irons in the same manner as you have pointed out numerous times in other threads and store tools well, I don't anticipate ever having any issues with them unless I do something very dumb. The tip about Booth & Co in this thread is much appreciated also, great experience and no long waits or customs delays getting Dixon tools on this side of the pond. I want to thank you again for your efforts and time posting the very informative information in the other thread, it closed the deal and I couldn't be any happier. Best, N.A.T. Quote
Members Macca Posted June 23, 2014 Members Report Posted June 23, 2014 Great stuff, glad your happy with them ! Quote
Members rebanein Posted March 9, 2015 Members Report Posted March 9, 2015 Hi Guys Does anyone know where I might find good quality leather tools in South Africa? Quote
Pip Posted April 1, 2015 Report Posted April 1, 2015 Always had good service from these guys, pricking irons are good, I have a few Dixon tools, some are quite old, and well used. A good sign! Pip Quote
Members simontuntelder Posted April 1, 2015 Members Report Posted April 1, 2015 To my knowledge Dixon went under not too long ago. I'm very interested what will happen to the company and their stock. Quote
Members CustomDoug Posted April 5, 2015 Members Report Posted April 5, 2015 Why would their website still be up I wonder? Perhaps they're going to re-up at some point? http://www.josephdixon.co.uk/ Doug C Quote Does Anyone Know Where the Love of God Goes When the Waves Turn Minutes to Hours?
Members Django57 Posted April 5, 2015 Members Report Posted April 5, 2015 It looks to me like there're only making leather tools on request . Quote
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