whipstitchwallets Report post Posted June 12, 2014 So what are your time saving tips? I'm NOT talking about cutting corners here, just things that have made you much more efficient. The biggest for me have been when I started using a stitching pony rather than just holding the wallet in my hand, and using a clicker press and dies. What saves you time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted June 12, 2014 I have a wooden burnisher I got from Ed the Bearman that mounts in my drill press. It makes burnishing edges a breeze. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 13, 2014 A 2 ton arbor press for stamping. Cya! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted June 13, 2014 I have a wooden burnisher I got from Ed the Bearman that mounts in my drill press. It makes burnishing edges a breeze. I got mine from Pro-Edge (I didn't particularly care to wait 4-5 weeks for the "Bearman" one and it works as well as his from what I can tell from looking at others' pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whipstitchwallets Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I have a wooden burnisher I got from Ed the Bearman that mounts in my drill press. It makes burnishing edges a breeze. I have a drill burnisher coming in the mail; i can't wait. I would also like to add "dip dying." I just started doing this and when I'm dying say 5-10 wallets this is a huge time saver. My results are also more even and there's less waste. No brainer. Anyone else??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Rather than dip dying, I use a nylon paint brush and a plastic paint roller tray and saturate the item. I get a very even finish and I use a bit less dye than dipping. Any excess is poured back into the container. Clean up is a breeze. Cya! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Measure twice and cut once. This has saved me so much time and frustration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) +1 for dip dyeing. I got a big 8 quart sald bowl with a good seal and just leave the dye in it. I would advise to dip in a location that doesn't matter when you tip the bucket over and splash dye everywhere, ask me how I know :-) +1 for the power burnisher as well, I made my own but it works like a champ Edited June 16, 2014 by J Hayes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefjason Report post Posted June 17, 2014 I hand stitch so chucking my diamond awl in the drill press and using the press to pre punch my holes is a big time saver. Drill press burnishers rock. I've got a pro edge. Not necessarily saving time, but I finally started buying spools of thread from Tippmann and hand stitch with it. Using 346. It saves me some time by not having to buy a bunch of cards. And less waste too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted June 17, 2014 (edited) Sharp tools .. Sharp tools .. And Sharp tools. I buy utility knife blades and hobby knife blades in bulk and replace them very frequently. They are dirt cheap and money well spent for efficiency and improved results. That said, a LOT of time spent with stones and strop on new tools pays back every moment in a short order. Seconds spent with a strop every time a sharp tool is used will pay back your time in a big hurry too. +1 for power burnishers too. I have one in a dremel with a drill-press base allowing me to use it mounted or free-hand as the situation calls for. +1 for an arbor press as well. It's faster, with less waste from OOPSes, and gives a better result over all. +1 for a stitching pony. They're great! Bill Edited June 17, 2014 by billybopp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Reaper Report post Posted July 2, 2014 Had neighbor lath a piece of hickory and I use it as a burnisher, mounted to a grinder motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
