Members Bluesman Posted November 25, 2012 Members Report Posted November 25, 2012 I'm doing some hand stitching and really need a good awl. I bought an Osborne and though its better than the Tandy I had, it's nothing to write home about. I found the Douglas Diamond Awl Blade at $27 and the recommended handle is $75. So, this puts it at about $110 with shipping. I have no problem spending this kind of money for a really sharp, no hassle tool. So, what's the verdict out there in leather land? I don't want something I have to continually sharpen, as sharpening and awl blade, to me is a royal PITA. Any and all comments are appreciated. Thanks, Jon Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 25, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted November 25, 2012 The general consensus is that Bob Douglas makes some of the best awl blades on the market. If you want an option for the awl handle, contact "Bearman" (a member here). He turns wood for tools and makes a haft that will accept the Douglas awl blades. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Bluesman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Members Report Posted November 25, 2012 The general consensus is that Bob Douglas makes some of the best awl blades on the market. If you want an option for the awl handle, contact "Bearman" (a member here). He turns wood for tools and makes a haft that will accept the Douglas awl blades. Thanks TO Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
BearMan Posted November 25, 2012 Report Posted November 25, 2012 I strongly suggest the Douglas blades. I use the slim blade for just about all my stitching. My "Stinger" awl handles are designed to fit in the palm, so that they feel like a natural extention of your hand. I have a few left from the Nashville show. They are $35.00 ea. & they will accept just about any blades,,, including the Douglas blades. Here are a couple pictures... Some of the ones pictured are gone. Thanks,, Ed Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
Members Bluesman Posted November 25, 2012 Author Members Report Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) I strongly suggest the Douglas blades. I use the slim blade for just about all my stitching. My "Stinger" awl handles are designed to fit in the palm, so that they feel like a natural extention of your hand. I have a few left from the Nashville show. They are $35.00 ea. & they will accept just about any blades,,, including the Douglas blades. Here are a couple pictures... Some of the ones pictured are gone. Thanks,, Ed Ed, will they fit the regular blade? http://www.sheridanl...-awl-blades.htm Or should I be using the slim. Let me know which handles are available and I'm in thanks, Jon Edited November 25, 2012 by Bluesman Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Members Andrew Chee Posted November 25, 2012 Members Report Posted November 25, 2012 I strongly suggest the Douglas blades. I use the slim blade for just about all my stitching. My "Stinger" awl handles are designed to fit in the palm, so that they feel like a natural extention of your hand. I have a few left from the Nashville show. They are $35.00 ea. & they will accept just about any blades,,, including the Douglas blades. Here are a couple pictures... Some of the ones pictured are gone. Thanks,, Ed Hi BearMan. I'm interested in one of your handles. Are they designed for larger hands? I have medium sized hands and I find a lot of awls a little too long for me. Andrew Quote
Members spooky Posted November 26, 2012 Members Report Posted November 26, 2012 I strongly suggest the Douglas blades. I use the slim blade for just about all my stitching. My "Stinger" awl handles are designed to fit in the palm, so that they feel like a natural extention of your hand. I have a few left from the Nashville show. They are $35.00 ea. & they will accept just about any blades,,, including the Douglas blades. Here are a couple pictures... Some of the ones pictured are gone. Thanks,, Ed Okay, this is probably going to be the dumb question for the day... how does the blade go into the handle? And, (hopefully not so dumb!).... are these on your website, do you ship to Australia, and if you do, what is the postage? But, looks like I probably won't be getting a Douglas awl blade anytime soon.... postage of single awl blade from Sheridan to Australia is more than $30!!!!!!!!!! Which effectively doubles the price of the blade!!! Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted November 26, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted November 26, 2012 The shank of the blade goes into a collett in the handle. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members spooky Posted November 26, 2012 Members Report Posted November 26, 2012 The shank of the blade goes into a collett in the handle. Ummm, okay... now, for the real dummies (me!), could you explain what a "collett" is, please? Thanks Quote
Members David8386 Posted November 26, 2012 Members Report Posted November 26, 2012 The collet is the hole in the handle that tightens down on the shaft of the blade usually with a knurled nut to tighten it. Look at a drill, router or Dremel tool to see what I mean. David Quote
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