Has Anyone Found A European Stitching Clamp Under $150?

[DavidL]

thanks for the heads up still looking for a vergez blanchard or a vintage clamp any one have links please post them up

[El Zipster]

If it's a classy stiching clamp you're after you can't get much better than one from Fred Moreau in France. I picked myself one up a couple of months ago

and it's a work of art, it will last a lifetime that's for sure.

Here's the link to his website

http://www.crafts-design.com/content/saddlers_clamps_page.html

Cheers

Zip

[MadMorbius]

His work is beautiful, but quality of that type comes with a high price point. It's absolutely justifiable but still quite expensive.

[spooky]

If it's a classy stiching clamp you're after you can't get much better than one from Fred Moreau in France. I picked myself one up a couple of months ago

and it's a work of art, it will last a lifetime that's for sure.

Here's the link to his website

http://www.crafts-design.com/content/saddlers_clamps_page.html

Cheers

Zip

any chance of an indication of price, please?

[El Zipster]

any chance of an indication of price, please?

It's difficult to give a price because Fred offers so many variables and add ons. For example, I decided to go for a locking mechanism as I prefer to stitch

with the clam in a vertical position instead of the inclined manner, then you have a choice of woods,, wrist supports, needle magnets, vertical stabilitor and so on..

If you are interested I'd fire Fred an email, he's very approachable and genuinely interested in what he's doing and won't pressure you into anything you're not

ready to buy yet.

I'm certainly glad I bought mine, I spend one hell of a lot of time stitching and these clams make a pleasure even more pleasurable.

Hope that helps a little.......

Cheers

Zip

[TXAG]

So not even a price range? $500? $1,000,000???

I don't get why it's such a big secret...makes me think it must be extraordinarily over-priced if no one can even utter a price range...

Edited December 11, 2013 by TXAG

[DavidL]

thats what I'm wondering as well if it is under 150 il consider it but it looks really complex and i prefer just a good solid piece of wood but if its cheap i guess it will do

[MadMorbius]

The most recent price list I have shows it at 139₤ (about $230 USD) for the base model. It goes up from there...not that bad. Sorry, I was looking at the vice mount version previously.

Given my experience with the Dixon model, I'd say it's worth every penny.

(EDIT I'm sorry, I read UK lbs but it should be Euro's...so about $190/US)

Edited December 12, 2013 by MadMorbius

[El Zipster]

Nothing to hide here Guys, I've just had a look at my invoice. The base price for the clam was 139 euros, then you have to add any extras you might fancy.

I believe it was money well spent. Depends where your priorities lie I guess. As I said, I spend a lot of time stitching, so for me it was a no brainer to have a

high quality well made tool.

Cheers

Zip

[MadMorbius]

I'm now considering one....what options did you get?