Crispinius Report post Posted January 14, 2010 This is a slightly modified Vergez Blanchard professional leather stitching clamp, used for holding one's work steady so both hands can be free for stitching (a common shoemaker's or saddler's technique). It can be used as it was originally designed, by applying knee pressure to the outside of the two jaws; or (for younger learners or smaller craftspeople, especially), there is a wooden screw that can tighten the jaws to hold your workpiece. I am a shoemaker, and this one has been in training apprentices, so it has been cut down to about 28" tall. It is also flat on the bottom, so it can be used straight up and down whilst sitting on a stool. If you are getting into leatherworking, you will find this to be an essential tool,...and at the right price. Thanks for helping me find this a new home. $45 or best offer, plus shipping and it is yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chouinardragon Report post Posted February 23, 2010 Hi, I'm interested in this item. Is it still available? Let me know the postage to Taipei,Taiwan and do you accept paypal? By the way, I also pm you, check your messenger. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whit30 Report post Posted March 18, 2010 This is a slightly modified Vergez Blanchard professional leather stitching clamp, used for holding one's work steady so both hands can be free for stitching (a common shoemaker's or saddler's technique). It can be used as it was originally designed, by applying knee pressure to the outside of the two jaws; or (for younger learners or smaller craftspeople, especially), there is a wooden screw that can tighten the jaws to hold your workpiece. I am a shoemaker, and this one has been in training apprentices, so it has been cut down to about 28" tall. It is also flat on the bottom, so it can be used straight up and down whilst sitting on a stool. If you are getting into leatherworking, you will find this to be an essential tool,...and at the right price. Thanks for helping me find this a new home. $45 or best offer, plus shipping and it is yours. Is this still for sale? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites