Members Fiddlegirl89 Posted April 26, 2011 Members Report Posted April 26, 2011 OK...for the past few months, I've been doing leatherwork for a guy who helped me out a lot in getting started. He bought me a bunch of high-quality tools, and the idea was for me to buy them from him when I started making a little money. Well, last week we had a nasty business split, and he came and took everything I haven't paid him for. So, now I am in need of a round knife, draw knife, an english point end punch, and a 1 1/2 inch straight slit punch. He said I'd never be able to find these at a high enough quality, but frankly, I don't believe him. He found them, somehow! My brother is a blacksmith, so he is looking into making the punches I need. That still leaves me needing the round knife and draw knife. Any ideas? I looked at Springfield, but I don't really know enough about choosing the tools. Can you help?! I am SO GLAD I bought the sewing machine as soon as he brought it to me!!! Quote ~Kayla My family's website: http://custerfamilyfarm.com/ My blog: http://www.crazykcreates.blogspot.com
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted April 26, 2011 Ambassador Report Posted April 26, 2011 Take a look at one of the Advertisers on the L W... Osbourne would be a good place to buy, also look at some of the items Bruce Johnson has for sale.Good Luck. Quote Luke
Members bootsmt Posted April 26, 2011 Members Report Posted April 26, 2011 Hale and co has quality tools from England. You can find some of them on ebay in the store section under haleandco. If you have a problem call me at 406-260-1179 or email me at frankenglishcustomboots@yahoo.com. I don't have his bussiness number with me at the moment. Don't buy from the ebay site you want to call him directly. He is working on his web site. You just have to type in your search on ebay to see the tools. Frank OK...for the past few months, I've been doing leatherwork for a guy who helped me out a lot in getting started. He bought me a bunch of high-quality tools, and the idea was for me to buy them from him when I started making a little money. Well, last week we had a nasty business split, and he came and took everything I haven't paid him for. So, now I am in need of a round knife, draw knife, an english point end punch, and a 1 1/2 inch straight slit punch. He said I'd never be able to find these at a high enough quality, but frankly, I don't believe him. He found them, somehow! My brother is a blacksmith, so he is looking into making the punches I need. That still leaves me needing the round knife and draw knife. Any ideas? I looked at Springfield, but I don't really know enough about choosing the tools. Can you help?! I am SO GLAD I bought the sewing machine as soon as he brought it to me!!! Quote
dirtclod Posted April 26, 2011 Report Posted April 26, 2011 What brand of tools did you use ? If you remember that would be good place to start looking for a supplier or ebay. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Moderator bruce johnson Posted April 27, 2011 Moderator Report Posted April 27, 2011 Take a look at one of the Advertisers on the L W... Osbourne would be a good place to buy, also look at some of the items Bruce Johnson has for sale.Good Luck. Thanks for the nod Luke. I appreciate it. I do have round knives, draw gauges, English points, and slot punches on my site. I have some more I got in the last few weeks I haven't got to yet also. 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 roo4u Posted April 27, 2011 Members Report Posted April 27, 2011 wow...took your tools, thats cold. i dont think you will have any trouble finding good tools. do check the site luke recommended...and other than that most places sell osbourne tools. i would be careful about buying anything with an edge from ebay....its too easy to really mess up the edge on those punches. Quote TRACY MONSTER FARM SPECIALTIES-custom tack for dog, horse and human
Members Fiddlegirl89 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2011 Thanks so much for the help and ideas, everyone! I couldn't find anything by Hale and Co on Ebay, but I started looking at tools there (hadn't thought of that before...I love Ebay!) and I'm going to spend so much money! I love older tools! As far as the brands I was using, I'm pretty sure they were Osbornes. The guy never talked much about where to find the tools...he made it sound a lot harder than I've found it to be. I already bid on a few tools...an Osborne round knife and an Osborne draw guage. They both look pretty rough, but I can clean them up and I think (or at least, my Dad and brother are sure) they'll look real spiffy by the time we're done with them! I looked at your tools, Mr. Johnson, and they are so impressive! The items I'm bidding on are some of the ones on your website, so I can't wait to get mine shiny and clean! Yeah...cold, and I've found a few other choice words to describe him, but...that's over now. Thanks again! Quote ~Kayla My family's website: http://custerfamilyfarm.com/ My blog: http://www.crazykcreates.blogspot.com
infomage Posted April 27, 2011 Report Posted April 27, 2011 Just remember what goes around comes around. I try tomake it a practice to never wish someone anything i would not want for myself.Sooner or later i hope it starts paying off. tlong Think Positive Be Positive Quote Tlong Think Positive Be Positive
Members roo4u Posted April 28, 2011 Members Report Posted April 28, 2011 its ok...she doesnt have to wish him ill....because what you do comes back to bite you and karma has big teeth and never forgets! Quote TRACY MONSTER FARM SPECIALTIES-custom tack for dog, horse and human
helmethead Posted April 28, 2011 Report Posted April 28, 2011 If you have a tax # or have someone that would order for you, could try Weaver. If you go to leathersupply.com you can look at their catalog. Quote
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