stelhrse Report post Posted May 23, 2011 Hey Folks. I am new to leatherworking and am looking to add more tools to my bench as I get more into it. I have been looking at bevelers and see that Tandy offers their versions and ones called the "Old 126". They are essentially the same in price. Can someone tell me what the difference is? Is there another manufacturer that may offer a better variety of bevelers? Thanks for you help on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted May 23, 2011 You can do a 'search' (top right hand corner). Type in the words 'tools' or quality of tools. There have been quite a few posts about other tools on the market. As for your first question, I am sorry, I cannot help. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherjunkie Report post Posted May 24, 2011 no idea what the tool is you are asking about. i will tell you that tandy craftool tools are ok for a beginner. but you should really consider purchasing better quality tools. i have tandy craftools and can tell you that learning to use the beveler correctly is not going to be easy with craftool bevelers. i highly recommend you look at barry king tools for you bevelers. its night and day using barry king tools on leather. my tandy tools sit on my leather bench and look pretty. people see all my tools and go wow you have alot of tools. they shake their heads when i tell them that i only use 1/4 of the tools on my bench. you will be much happier with barry king tools. kinda like the old saying "i couldave had a v8" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris of WV Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Hey stelhrse, Best I can figure (me still being relatively green to all this) is that the "Old #126" is possibly referring ot an old C.S.Osborne number. Both bevelers offered on Tandy are now made by Craftool (and I actually have a #126 for use on my belts). The only difference I can see is that the metal neck of the #126 is longer than that of the regular Craftool beveler. That, and the fact that the handle is a bit darker... Sorry I couldn't be of more help... ~Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelhrse Report post Posted May 26, 2011 You can do a 'search' (top right hand corner). Type in the words 'tools' or quality of tools. There have been quite a few posts about other tools on the market. As for your first question, I am sorry, I cannot help. Good luck Thanks all for your help on this. I think I will make my decision to purchase an Osborne beveler I think. They seem to get really good reviews on this web site and others. Thanks again for all you advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
