Members 2Yutes Posted June 23, 2011 Members Report Posted June 23, 2011 Hi Guys, As a professional holster maker, I usually don't get too jazzed over a fairly simple tool but I know that a lot of amateurs here will try their luck at making their own holsters and there are also a lot of other active pro holster makers that read these boards so I wanted to give props where props are due. Chris over at Three Mutts Customs made me a pretty sick custom burnisher. His site is at http://leatherburnishers.com. If anyone has ever burnished an edge of leather, you know what a pain it can be without the right tool. I can tell you that for the small price I paid, this tool will save me boatloads of time. Previously, I was using a really old tool I made myself. It was out of balance and very difficult to use. This new burnisher seriously looks like a piece of furniture - made of hard cocobolo wood and is balanced flawlessly. It's so pretty I almost didn't want to foul it up with wax and dye and what not....but I did This particular version was custom made for me per my specs. I sent Chris a drawing of what I wanted and he made an exact copy. If you are a pro or amateur leather worker and have been working with a jerry rigged burnishing tool, I highly recommend these guys for edge burnishers. With Chris doing what he does and the price he charges, there is absolutely no need to attempt making one yourself - its just not worth the effort. This is a real deal tool. Excellent craftsmanship and perfectly well balanced on my drill press - not even a bit of a shake or nothing. They make them with smaller shanks for Dremels as well as larger shanked burnishers for drill presses. Mine has a 3/8" or 1/2" shank. What else can you ask for? 2 thumbs up for LeatherBurnishers.com Quote
Members Sixer Posted June 24, 2011 Members Report Posted June 24, 2011 You speak the truth! I ordered mine a while back and it is easily the best 30 bucks I've spent for a leatherworking tool. I had been using a home made "burnisher" and ussually ended up spending WAY to long on edges that still looked like garbage. Honestly, this burnisher has increased the overall quality of my holsters... wish I would have bought one sooner! Quote http://www.hoppcustomleather.com https://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeather
Members Spinner Posted June 24, 2011 Members Report Posted June 24, 2011 Thanks for the kudos guys, always nice to hear how they are working out. Sixer - looks like you definitely found the process you were looking for, that's a great looking edge! Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
King's X Posted June 24, 2011 Report Posted June 24, 2011 Ditto! I really am stoked about my Dremel burnishers. Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Phatdaddy Posted July 2, 2011 Report Posted July 2, 2011 Thanks for the kudos guys, always nice to hear how they are working out. Sixer - looks like you definitely found the process you were looking for, that's a great looking edge! Order submitted. I'm excited! Kevin Quote
Members Spinner Posted July 2, 2011 Members Report Posted July 2, 2011 Order submitted. I'm excited! Kevin Hey Kevin, I saw the order come through tonight, thanks! I'll see if I can't get them into the mail tomorrow for ya to get ahead of the holiday on Monday. Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members katsass Posted July 2, 2011 Members Report Posted July 2, 2011 Even the grumpy old katsass got one ...and likes it! If I can locate the right motor with a 1/2" threaded shaft, a good chuck will go on it and a 'permanent' burnishing station will be created.....just because of this little goodie. Thanks Spinner Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members 2Yutes Posted July 2, 2011 Author Members Report Posted July 2, 2011 Even the grumpy old katsass got one ...and likes it! If I can locate the right motor with a 1/2" threaded shaft, a good chuck will go on it and a 'permanent' burnishing station will be created.....just because of this little goodie. Thanks Spinner I just picked up on sale a really decent drill press with 1/2 chuck at Harbor Freight. It's 69.99 but I got it on sale for $39.99 I think it was a few weeks back. They've got a 20% off deal right now for 4th of July if you act quick: http://www.harborfreight.com/5-speed-drill-press-38119.html I too made a permanent burnishing station. No more changing out bits.....works great and the factory speed was perfect for burnishing. Quote
Phatdaddy Posted July 15, 2011 Report Posted July 15, 2011 Hey Kevin, I saw the order come through tonight, thanks! I'll see if I can't get them into the mail tomorrow for ya to get ahead of the holiday on Monday. I haven't been at the bench or at the computer much these last couple weeks, I'm on vacation (staying close to home but have a lot of work to do lol), but I wanted to let you know that I received my burnisher on Monday!! Super happy, looks awesome and exactly as the pics. I haven't been able to test drive it yet, I'll be sure to update once I do. Thanks a ton, Kevin Quote
cleveland Posted July 22, 2011 Report Posted July 22, 2011 I just ordered one after reading this review, thanks for posting! Bobby Quote
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