rickybobby Posted November 24, 2012 Report Posted November 24, 2012 Rick: could you shoot me a link to that 15 tool stainless set for $155? I went to their website and didn't see any sets you could buy. I did not find it on the site either, Give Lonnie a call and ask for the "Starter set special" they have had it for some time and I have not heard that they stopped it. If they have the special only at the leather shows I can pick a set up for you in Feb. at the Wickenburg show. Quote Rick
Members REDTAILHAWK Posted January 5, 2013 Members Report Posted January 5, 2013 In Tandy's 2013 catalog they are starting a stainless steel tool series. I haven't seen one yet so I can't say how the quality is or if they are still made by Craftool. I think they retail at $24 each. I assume it is because of the quality reputation Craftool has gotten over the recent years. Tandy is calling it their Pro Tool line. Also have a couple swivel knives in the series too. Sorry this seems like a Tandy commercial. I didn't mean it that way. Quote
NVLeatherWorx Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Yes, Tandy will be releasing a set of Craftool Pro Stamps this year. However, I have been keeping in touch with my local store and there is no set date for this release. Speculation is that it may not happen until mid-year (or about there). Fortunately, I still have my original Craftool stamps from when they were made here in the U.S. and from high-quality materials. I have very little need for anything new from their line and have found no need to replace them with anything more expensive as the results come from technique. Besides, all of the other maker's of tools are doing nothing more than "re-engineering" the same patterns and designs that Craftool has trademarked and copyrighted over the decades. Don't really find too many unique designs that serve a common/general function. For a person who is just starting out, there is no need to spend high dollar amounts on tools until you actually know how much time you will be investing in this craft. If it becomes a booming business, knock yourself out, otherwise just invest in some simple tools that don't cost an arm and a leg and see how it goes. Quote Richard Hardie R. P. Hardie Leather Co. R. P. Hardie Leather Co. - OnlineR. P. Hardie Leather Co on Facebook
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