C.s. Osborne Carriage Handle Pricking Wheels

[Macca]

Well, Ideally you want to straddle the line

But if the alternative it to try & use 4 steps to mark a stitch line then go ahead & line it on the edge.

You just need to put the practice in, it will come together..

[DavidL]

Well, Ideally you want to straddle the line

But if the alternative it to try & use 4 steps to mark a stitch line then go ahead & line it on the edge.

You just need to put the practice in, it will come together..

alright, I will practice some more and see if it works out. Frustrating to keep practicing and there is no improvement..

[LTC]

just remember...practice doesn't make perfect -- perfect practice does.

strive to make perfect, straight lines every time. you'll get it.

[Not Awl Together]

Macca,

Thanks for the clarification and your valued insight to the conversation, we are all here to share and learn, I wasn't offended in the least and appreciate your kindness.

David,

Not to worry, I'm not in the least offended by "hijacking", I'm to old to get wound up by such things and find many kernels of wisdom on the pathways of broader conversations with several participants.

To answer your question with respect to the irons, they work quite well now.

If I might leave a thought or a comment based on personal experience that may be relevant and is not in any way meant to offend anyone.

I went through a formal 8 year, 16,000 hr. apprenticeship in another craft. Upon completion, I had the idea that I had all of the technical skills necessary to work within my craft, I was sorely mistaken. My education really began after apprenticeship working on many things that never crossed my path while in school. I have since then over the years taken away much more information and problem solving skills from many other craftspeople that I've had the pleasure working with than I could have ever hoped for.

In my own personal experience, I have witnessed many highly talented individuals perform and execute extraordinary work with rudimentary tools. Having said that, high quality tools can make difficult processes of a project much easier to perform but,.... not always.

The ease and quality of craftwork lies solely on the individual using the tools and materials at hand and developing what one of my former masters that I apprenticed under used to say, "doing everything with feeling"

Apologies for being so long winded,

Regards,

N.A.T.

[DavidL]

Macca,

Thanks for the clarification and your valued insight to the conversation, we are all here to share and learn, I wasn't offended in the least and appreciate your kindness.

David,

Not to worry, I'm not in the least offended by "hijacking", I'm to old to get wound up by such things and find many kernels of wisdom on the pathways of broader conversations with several participants.

To answer your question with respect to the irons, they work quite well now.

If I might leave a thought or a comment based on personal experience that may be relevant and is not in any way meant to offend anyone.

I went through a formal 8 year, 16,000 hr. apprenticeship in another craft. Upon completion, I had the idea that I had all of the technical skills necessary to work within my craft, I was sorely mistaken. My education really began after apprenticeship working on many things that never crossed my path while in school. I have since then over the years taken away much more information and problem solving skills from many other craftspeople that I've had the pleasure working with than I could have ever hoped for.

In my own personal experience, I have witnessed many highly talented individuals perform and execute extraordinary work with rudimentary tools. Having said that, high quality tools can make difficult processes of a project much easier to perform but,.... not always.

The ease and quality of craftwork lies solely on the individual using the tools and materials at hand and developing what one of my former masters that I apprenticed under used to say, "doing everything with feeling"

Apologies for being so long winded,

Regards,

N.A.T.

I think thats whats missing in my work the craftsman intuition and experience that a mastercraft man exude. Something that will come naturally I hope.

[Not Awl Together]

Not to worry, the two toughest teachers I still have go by the names of Trial and Error. After 30+ years at my craft, I'm still on the their short list of periodic visits when I think I have figured everything out.... and don't. ; > )

Since intuition comes from some form or level of prior experience with something, I thought it may be appropriate to share an old Pryce-Tannant quote, " I don't view myself as an expert rather, an expert amateur " I feel that we are all still refining our skills regardless of how long we have been practicing them.

The earlier comments made by many others are well stated, I also believe that patience and perfect practice at any craft is crucial. It Is after all, not a race to the end, their isn't one.

Now, how about those pricking wheels????..........

Best Regards,

N.A.T.