kan3malato Report post Posted November 7, 2010 howdy, I'm gonna buy some tools, a stitch groover and a crease. In your opinion, is it better to buy a adjustable or non adjustable version? Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Almost all of the stitch groovers are adjustable and you definitely want that. As far as creasers, it really depends. The newer adjustable ones have a rounded profile and splay out more than the older ones. They tend to wander more and leave a wider impression that is not as precise or crisp as the old ones. The downside is that the older CS Osbornes and some of the English made ones are hard to find in good shape. The upside is that with a good adjustable crease, you only need one. They can doulbe as an edge crease or use them to lay down tracks for a beadline. Used on an edge, they won't round over and compress that edge like an edge creaser will though. If you go with the sized creasers, you are probably going to need a few sizes. The edge creasers have one leg longer to ride the edge and the profile will round over the edge and compress it also. The bead creasers have both legs the same length and will mark off and burnish a beadline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kan3malato Report post Posted November 7, 2010 Almost all of the stitch groovers are adjustable and you definitely want that. As far as creasers, it really depends. The newer adjustable ones have a rounded profile and splay out more than the older ones. They tend to wander more and leave a wider impression that is not as precise or crisp as the old ones. The downside is that the older CS Osbornes and some of the English made ones are hard to find in good shape. The upside is that with a good adjustable crease, you only need one. They can doulbe as an edge crease or use them to lay down tracks for a beadline. Used on an edge, they won't round over and compress that edge like an edge creaser will though. If you go with the sized creasers, you are probably going to need a few sizes. The edge creasers have one leg longer to ride the edge and the profile will round over the edge and compress it also. The bead creasers have both legs the same length and will mark off and burnish a beadline. Thanks Mr Johnson, Your explanation has been very helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
