Danzedd Report post Posted December 3, 2012 hi. Am new to this forum and need some help trying a heat iron with a flat tip to burn the edge of the leather.. The one ive seen has a wooden handle. I don't know what it's called but I have a picture of it but can't upload it on here.. I hope someone can help as I'm going crazy try to find this iron.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax Report post Posted December 3, 2012 Hi Danzedd, I think the tool you are looking for is called a burnishing iron, the only ones I have seen look like a file but are smooth instead of grooved, you heat the tool then rub the edges of the leather with it to make them smooth & shiny. There were a couple in the tool rack when I was at college but I dont think I ever saw anyone use them. Hope I have been of some use, all the best in your quest to find what you are looking for. Jax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 3, 2012 I would just use a large soldering iron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted December 3, 2012 Quilter's use something that might work for your purpose. It's called a mini-iron. http://www.amazon.com/Clover-MCI900-Mini-Iron/dp/B001CE73F8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted December 3, 2012 I made my own though not like you described it. I still have a handle left to attach. I made it out of a steel bolt that I heated up and squared it with a hammer. I then grinded a groove and polished it up. It would have been harder if not for the help of my friend Clay Miller. I cannot seem to find the photographs that I took of it. Sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike J Report post Posted January 7, 2013 Check with Cary Schwarz Custom Saddles, Salmon, ID. He recently had one made in Idaho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
