Members robs456 Posted November 29, 2011 Members Report Posted November 29, 2011 Made me a stiching pony. Was going to buy one, but then I saw what they charged for those pieces of wood... Quote Instagram: rob5leather
Members caaront Posted November 29, 2011 Members Report Posted November 29, 2011 Made me a stiching pony. Was going to buy one, but then I saw what they charged for those pieces of wood... I was thinking of making my own also, once I get a kit, looks nice. Quote
Members Rohn Posted November 29, 2011 Members Report Posted November 29, 2011 Looks great. It is surprising what you can make yourself and save money. Looks like you did a great job! Quote Rohn(John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV)
Members robs456 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Members Report Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks guys. Quote Instagram: rob5leather
Members Order and Chaos Posted November 30, 2011 Members Report Posted November 30, 2011 The nice thing about making your own tools from basic supplies is, besides the lower cost, you learn from the experience and discover news ways to make it better if you want to do it again. I bought the standard Tandy stitching pony, but after using it for a while decided I need to make my own that will be similar to yours. One change I'm going to make is the clamping bolt. Instead of a regular nut or wingnut, I'm going to use a knobbed plastic handle with a nut insert like you see on a push lawnmower handle attachment. Quote
Tinneal Posted November 30, 2011 Report Posted November 30, 2011 After much searching, I was able to find someone to build me a stitching pony based on the plans from my AS book. I'm trading him for a bush bag and a pair of mitts. I can't wait!! Quote Leatherwork Portfolio | Etsy Shop
Members robs456 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Members Report Posted November 30, 2011 One change I'm going to make is the clamping bolt. Instead of a regular nut or wingnut, I'm going to use a knobbed plastic handle with a nut insert like you see on a push lawnmower handle attachment. One thing I'm considering is taking some epoxy paste and put over the wingnuts to round them off a bit, partly to make them more comfortable and also to make it harder for them to catch the thread. On the other hand, I don't really have any problem with it as it is so I'll leave it for now. Quote Instagram: rob5leather
Members Rhide Posted December 1, 2011 Members Report Posted December 1, 2011 I made this one a while back. I sure wish I'd have angled it like yours. The knob does catch the thread occasionally and a light spring to help open the jaws is a good idea. Quote
Tinneal Posted December 1, 2011 Report Posted December 1, 2011 I made this one a while back. I sure wish I'd have angled it like yours. The knob does catch the thread occasionally and a light spring to help open the jaws is a good idea. That one looks nice! Is that just leather over the jaws? I noticed it on the other one, too. Quote Leatherwork Portfolio | Etsy Shop
Members Rhide Posted December 1, 2011 Members Report Posted December 1, 2011 Thank you Tinneal. Yes, just some light pieces to pad the jaws so it doesn't mar the work. Quote
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