Members El Zipster Posted March 24, 2013 Members Report Posted March 24, 2013 What do you guys think is best, clams or a pony? I'm just starting out and am going to build one or the other, I would like your opinions on which type you think is best and and why. Many thanks Cheers Zip Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted March 24, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted March 24, 2013 whichever suits you best... primarily how you'll be seated, or whichever position you prefer, and the height you want to work. The jaws will function much the same way, and you will just need to decide on a saddler's vs. harness maker's design. The saddler's design has deeper jaws, allowing larger pieces. 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 El Zipster Posted March 24, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks for the reply, just another question as i've never seen one of these in the flesh before LOL How wide do the jaws generally open? Cheers Zip Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted March 24, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted March 24, 2013 Depending on a couple of things, I think most can be opened to about an inch. 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.
King's X Posted March 26, 2013 Report Posted March 26, 2013 Unless you build one for you needs. I have built a couple of 'couch' stitching ponies. I am attaching a couple of photographs for you. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/373211629_47c45ae8cb.jpg My favorite and still in use.... http://blog.artifactbags.com/wp-content/gallery/stitching-horse-vs-stitching-clam/antique-stitching-clam.jpg and of course, to help you understand how they are made.....minus the language barrier....here is a short video http://www.fineleatherworking.com/blog/making-a-sewing-clam/ Hope this helps. Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Members El Zipster Posted March 26, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks for your suggestions, they have been very informative. I love the factory made ones in the video!! Cheers Zip Quote
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