Edges

[JoshDuvall]

I was just curious as to what size edgers y'all use? I'm currently using a #1 from Weaver but just got a #3 and I'm not sure if I like how big it is. I know different companies size their edgers different but do you guys like the look of a more rounded edge or squared?

p.s. - I'm using 7/8 oz leather

[abn]

I've always considered a #2 to be the best all-around size for an edger. Most stuff I do is in 4-5 oz. leather, sometimes doubled over. A #1 has always felt too small, and a #3 too large, but that's just my opinion!

[NoahL]

  On 7/13/2010 at 8:12 PM, abn said:

I've always considered a #2 to be the best all-around size for an edger. Most stuff I do is in 4-5 oz. leather, sometimes doubled over. A #1 has always felt too small, and a #3 too large, but that's just my opinion!

I use a #2 for everything, using leather between 5oz and 9oz

[dirtclod]

I use a 2, 3, 4, and 6. The 2 and 3 i use most of the time. But the 4 and 6 are really nice for when i need a nice round edge on something real thick.

[BOOMSTICKHolsters]

Different brands use different sizes for their numbers, which complicates things a little. With the Weaver edgers, I use a #2 for single layers from 6 to 8 oz. and a #4 for double layered areas.

[Deanimator]

At the recommendation of the guy at Tandy, I bought a #3. Initially I wasn't that happy with the results. Now I'm kind of ambivalent. I'm leaning toward a #2.