Members DavidL Posted May 25, 2014 Members Report Posted May 25, 2014 pushing the awl is around the same difficulty. There is no angle needed for the round awl, and the pulling of thread is easier because the holes aren't slanted and the pulling is different. Quote
Members DavidL Posted May 25, 2014 Members Report Posted May 25, 2014 (edited) heres a link to a topic where there are two Custom machines one with the awl and the other a pricking iron. Where you can find these I don't know. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=47962&hl=%2Bdrill+%2Bpress#entry303856 sorry, Ive done that a few times before Edited May 26, 2014 by DavidL Quote
Members Fragbob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 26, 2014 I appreciate both of you guys' input! Though I'm afraid I don't see a link in your latest post, DavidL. Quote
Members papaw Posted May 26, 2014 Members Report Posted May 26, 2014 I don't know being new to leather work I look at it as you should learn to use the tools of old before you try to learn short cuts. Kind of like starting off with a sewing machine before learning any hand stitching. Some of the craftmans skills are lost, not everyone cup of coffee just my thought, learn and advance with skill level. You may need the old way at some time. MY .02 Quote Papaw Indiana Calumet Area Leather Guild Happy to be old enough to know better, but young enough to still do it !!
Members Fragbob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Members Report Posted May 26, 2014 (edited) I don't know being new to leather work I look at it as you should learn to use the tools of old before you try to learn short cuts. Kind of like starting off with a sewing machine before learning any hand stitching. Some of the craftmans skills are lost, not everyone cup of coffee just my thought, learn and advance with skill level. You may need the old way at some time. MY .02 Completely understand where you're coming from! I've actually already assembled a (very) basic tool kit, comprising of a pretty nice diamond awl, an over-stitch wheel, and a home built stitching horse. I took two 12x6 pieces of 5oz'sh scrap veg tan and laminated them together. I then ran the over-stitching wheel over roughly the whole surface, with stitches running around half an inch a part just so I could get a ton of practice in doing it the old fashioned way. I can tell a huge difference between the first stitches and the last! That being said, I was just looking for a way to tidy up and give my work a little more professional appearance, as I've had the awl punch through crooked a few times and if I can find a way to make that not happen, I'm all for exploring options! DavidL - Thanks -a ton- for the link you provided! The video that jonasbro posted in there gave me some wonderful ideas to tinker with when I next head up to a member of my family's metal shop. Edited May 26, 2014 by Fragbob Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 26, 2014 Members Report Posted May 26, 2014 running the awl through crooked is a common mistake everyone makes especially starting out. making square/ straight stitch holes comes with practice. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
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