Zacharyc Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I am in the market for a stitching chisel or pricking iron. Looking for some tips on where to buy them and what sizes I would need. I know some people dont really like to use them, but the awl is very time consuming/I stab myself a lot and I am not as accurate as I'd like to be with it yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted March 23, 2013 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=46785entry295908 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted March 24, 2013 Particle - I have that same Osborne 609-9 and the description indicates its for lacing not stitching. I haven't used it yet for a project but I did try it out on some scrap leather and it looks like the slits are too wide to be used for stitching, I normally use 4 or 7 cord pre waxed linen. Having said that though, I like how you used it for that handle, very creative. On that same page the particle linked I also have the 700 which I use the most. I actually bought three of them and cut two down to only two and one prong. The 700 doesn't have the angled slits like the 609s though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted March 25, 2013 Mijo - you're right - the slits are kinda large. The tip of the blade is about 3/16", whereas my awl is 1/8". That being said - if someone really wanted to, they could buy one of the other chisels with a larger blade and wider spacing, then make it slightly narrower by laying it flat on a belt sander I suppose. I may consider that with mine, as I wasn't impressed with how it looked when I practiced hand stitching with it. I was hoping to use it to sew the flap on journal covers, but it'll need to be modified first I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted March 25, 2013 Look at Goods Japan. They have decent ones reasonably priced. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted March 25, 2013 Mijo - you're right - the slits are kinda large. The tip of the blade is about 3/16", whereas my awl is 1/8". That being said - if someone really wanted to, they could buy one of the other chisels with a larger blade and wider spacing, then make it slightly narrower by laying it flat on a belt sander I suppose. I may consider that with mine, as I wasn't impressed with how it looked when I practiced hand stitching with it. I was hoping to use it to sew the flap on journal covers, but it'll need to be modified first I think. If you do throw it on the sander, please post a pic of how it turns out. I might consider doing the same just to get some use out of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
