Members Tannin Posted October 18, 2014 Members Report Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) I've bent several leather needles (esp. JJ 002's) by accident, so I already have several that might be suitable :D I just heat up a straight needle and bend the end. Yes, Al Stohlman's book (with "The Art of..." or the tool one, I forget which) suggests doing exactly that if you have trouble finding curved needles/awls. His drawing shows a match (or possibly a candle?) being used as the heat source*. Apparently it works for awl blades as well as needles. *I expect some leatherworkers already have a heat source available for tools such a crease/double-crease. BTW what do folk generally use for that, a small spirit lamp/candle/bunsen burner/lighter/...? Edited October 18, 2014 by Tannin Quote Simple Leathercrafting
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