Ambassador pete Posted August 2, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted August 2, 2012 WOW! Nice job... but for someone who didn't have any money you sure spent a lot of time! I still go for the compass, ruler, protractor pack at the dollar store for $1.00. The compass will serve you better as an edge marker and it's adjustable. Mark it and use your swivel to cut it. Bevel with a tandy beveler stuck into a short dowel with a hole in it. It's my best and easiest push beveler. pete Quote
Members CountryStyle Posted August 2, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 2, 2012 Hah, I'm off today, and my Home Depot card got a bit of a boost today... Didn't even think to look at the dollar store for a compass, thanks for the info Pete! Quote God is Great! Nathan Allison
Members celticleather Posted August 2, 2012 Members Report Posted August 2, 2012 Here's a couple of tools I made about 35 years ago. They're made from 3" nails, by filing down the heads. The second picture is an example of the wheat ear that can be created. I still use these two tools regularly! Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Members CountryStyle Posted August 3, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 3, 2012 Celticleather, Thank you so much for posting those pictures!!! that is great information and I will probably make some of these on my next day off. I love it when people post stuff like this to help others out! Quote God is Great! Nathan Allison
Members Sylvia Posted August 3, 2012 Members Report Posted August 3, 2012 Now you need to make a backgrounder! Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted August 3, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted August 3, 2012 Hey CountryStyle, nice work on the beveler. Your well on your way to becomming a tool maker! Bob Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
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