What Direction For Stitching Punches In A Die?

[bruce johnson]

I don't think I'd have them put in at all. If one ever breaks or bends, then there'd be a problem. You may decide down the line you want to do finer work and want to sew 7 to the inch. I hate to sound all old fashioned but a sewing awl and couple sizes of overstitch wheels will probably cost about the same as having slits put in a die and give you more options. My thoughts.

[Chief31794]

Is this to keep better tension on the stitches?

Also - another option is for me to punch the holes myself, but for peed, I am trying to find an 8 prong angled lacing chisel...any ideas on if it exists?

Thanks!

Are you going to be stitching or lacing? If you're looking for an 8 prong angled lacing chisel, it will not be good for stitching (saddle stitching with thread), the angled lacing chisel is normally used for buck stitching (lacing). If you are going to punch stitching holes then you want to look for a stitching chisel (Diamond Shaped), the traditional method of stitching is to use a diamond shaped awl. If you're going for speed, then you might want to think about a leather sewing machine.

Chief

Edited September 13, 2013 by Chief31794

[wolfe9]

If you have a pic of a finished product that might help some