hylander Report post Posted July 27, 2010 I am looking for straight pinking tools similar to this one. Does anyone have a source for these? I have only been able to pickup old punches and was hoping to find a source for new pinking punches. Much thanks in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted July 28, 2010 I am looking for straight pinking tools similar to this one. Does anyone have a source for these? I have only been able to pickup old punches and was hoping to find a source for new pinking punches. Much thanks in advance! Mid-Continent has two different ones. About $100. There is Japanese character that has them on e-bay but they are shipped from Japan. They would probably be over $100. Abbey Leather in UK has Dixon. They are about the same price as Mid-Continent by the time you pay all the shipping. The tools I am referring to are Pricking Irons. You do not punch the leather all the way through with them. They are for marking so you can hold the awl at the exact angle and spacing. Different tools for different spacing. ferg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hylander Report post Posted July 28, 2010 Yes, I have seen those. I am actually looking for the pinking irons that cut through the leather. Thanks for the leads! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhoenixNest Report post Posted August 26, 2010 (edited) I think Green Man Forge would be able to help you. I have their 1 inch scalloped pinker, and it cuts cleanly on everything from light weight boar suede up to 5/6 ounce veg tan. Their standard cutters are $40, though I don't know what the custom prices would be like. For pinking straight cuts on garment type boar & cow leather, I use Olfa roller cutter blades from the local fabric store. They aren't the best with fuzzier leathers like elk--but it sure is easier than pinking shears. http://www.greenmanforge.com/ Edited August 26, 2010 by PhoenixNest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hylander Report post Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks for the Olfa info, I wondered how those would do on leather. I emailed the Greenman over a month ago and never heard back. Did you contact hin through the email on his website? Cheers, Kerry I think Green Man Forge would be able to help you. I have their 1 inch scalloped pinker, and it cuts cleanly on everything from light weight boar suede up to 5/6 ounce veg tan. Their standard cutters are $40, though I don't know what the custom prices would be like. For pinking straight cuts on garment type boar & cow leather, I use Olfa roller cutter blades from the local fabric store. They aren't the best with fuzzier leathers like elk--but it sure is easier than pinking shears. http://www.greenmanforge.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparks Report post Posted September 6, 2010 (edited) Kerry, I emailed Greenman Forge with no response either. I now notice his email is NOT listed with his contact info. I was able to talk with him and order over the phone. I talked with him Thursday or so, he said he'd make the tools I wanted over the weekend and mail them early next week--tomorrow or so. Green Man Forge 1143 Bleistein Street Cody, WY 82414 USA Phone: 307.272.9368 Sparks Edited September 6, 2010 by Sparks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hylander Report post Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks for the info! I'll be giving him a call next payday. Cheers, Kerry Kerry, I emailed Greenman Forge with no response either. I now notice his email is NOT listed with his contact info. I was able to talk with him and order over the phone. I talked with him Thursday or so, he said he'd make the tools I wanted over the weekend and mail them early next week--tomorrow or so. Green Man Forge 1143 Bleistein Street Cody, WY 82414 USA Phone: 307.272.9368 Sparks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
