Members greekgod Posted October 30, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 30, 2013 (edited) No no I took what you said seriously..but the way your said it was funny. It's my very first time and that's why I got the safest metal ruler I could find. I also took one leather class last week and that's exactly what the guy told me...to be very careful. Good idea I'll get the Al cheapo needles to start of with. Still can't find any cheap pricking iron. Edited October 30, 2013 by greekgod Quote
Members Glendon Posted October 30, 2013 Members Report Posted October 30, 2013 Ya, good pricking irons are not cheap. Tandy expects everyone to start off with the overstitch wheel. Honestly, I use lacing chisels for both lacing and stitching. Some people really don't like that look though, and you can argue that it is a weaker stitch then an awl. I would go with one of the offerings from Goods Japan. The Japanese tools really are the best middle ground between quality and price right now. Quote
Members greekgod Posted October 30, 2013 Author Members Report Posted October 30, 2013 Perfect.. thanks very much.. I am on their site now. Cheers for all the info guys. Quote
Members silverwingit Posted November 2, 2013 Members Report Posted November 2, 2013 Speaking of strops, that would be my next "tool" if I were you. You'll find that one will be useful even with your utility knife blades. I've found that there is a big difference between a brand new utility blade before and after stropping. You'll also make your blades last much longer, even though they are sold as "disposable." You'll find a strop making tutorial in the "How Do I Do That" section. And, good luck on your leatherwork journey! Michelle Quote
Members greekgod Posted November 3, 2013 Author Members Report Posted November 3, 2013 Speaking of strops, that would be my next "tool" if I were you. You'll find that one will be useful even with your utility knife blades. I've found that there is a big difference between a brand new utility blade before and after stropping. You'll also make your blades last much longer, even though they are sold as "disposable." You'll find a strop making tutorial in the "How Do I Do That" section. And, good luck on your leatherwork journey! Michelle Hi Michelle, I just bought a strop today .. I have put up a thread with pictures in the Leather tools section .. if you have some time please have a look and tell me what youthin about it ... Thanks very much Cheers Param Quote
Members silverwingit Posted November 3, 2013 Members Report Posted November 3, 2013 Param, please see your strop thread for my comments. Quote
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