Saddle Stitch Question

[DavidL]

-If I was going to spend that much I would probably bite the bullet and pay the extra $25 and get the vergez based just on how it looks alone. Looks heavy and beautifully designed even if they function pretty much the same...either that or get one much cheaper one. When you say it just scratches the leather do you literally mean I could take a scratch awl and ruler and get the same effect? If so I might go that route in the meantime. A stitching groover like the versa that I ordered normally isnt used on the same projects as a Vergez pricking iron. correct? Seems like groovers are used with larger stitches and a more rustic look? I could be totally off base just the idea I get from looking around on the net.

Im not certain how good the dixon is but the vergez compass is good but an average japanese compass can probably beat out vergez. Dixon or vintage tool will most likely be better as they are pre sharpened. Groovers can be used on the backside.

I use the cork board and lay it on the table. Both ways can work.

Most people use a round awl for corners or they use the regular diamond awl.

Tandy diamond awl is useless even as a scratch awl.

Search nigel armitage on youtube a lot of questions will be answered.