Members JeffGC Posted March 24, 2010 Members Report Posted March 24, 2010 I've been using inexpensive edgers for years and would like to upgrade to a quality tool. I've heard that Ron's edgers are outstanding. I have purchased a number of tools from Bob Douglas and they are great. I've heard good things about Barry King, but especially his stamps. He also offers edgers. Advice will be appreciated. A follow-up question: What size? I make, almost exclusively, holsters using two layers of 8 oz. leather. Jeff Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted March 24, 2010 Moderator Report Posted March 24, 2010 It probably depends on which type edger you prefer. I had a set of Ron's round bottom edgers and they were good. My regular users are the bisonettes from Bob Douglas. I have a bisonette from Barry King too. I'd think a 2, 3, and maybe a 4 from Bob or Barry would cover your bases, plus a bent edger for slots. 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 joe59 Posted March 25, 2010 Members Report Posted March 25, 2010 It probably depends on which type edger you prefer. I had a set of Ron's round bottom edgers and they were good. My regular users are the bisonettes from Bob Douglas. I have a bisonette from Barry King too. I'd think a 2, 3, and maybe a 4 from Bob or Barry would cover your bases, plus a bent edger for slots. Jeff I agree with Bruce, Ron's edgers are good. I have used them as well as Bob Douglas's. The ones I have on my bench are an assortment. I use a #2 from Barry King that is designed for tight areas like slots on a Cheyenne Loop holster. I have a very small edger (no maker maybe an old crafttool) used on light weight lining such as pigskin. I use a #2 or #3 (Ron's) common edger for most of my other work. I also have a old Osborne #5 Bisonette that works great on the main seams when a filler is used or on a saddle scabbard. The key on all edgers is to keep them sharp. Joe Quote
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