whipstitchwallets Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Can anyone suggest a specific pair of blunt pincers that work well for squeezing/pressing the stitching into the leather? I've seen some that are extra wide so they can squeeze a longer line at once, but I can't find any to buy. I currently just tap the stitches with the ball end of my wood slicker, but a good pair of pincers would be more efficient in a lot of ways. Thanks all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Sheet metal vise grip http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000TFGFU?pc_redir=1406285030&robot_redir=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whipstitchwallets Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Hey, thanks My only concern with those is squeezing more surface area than just the stitch line. Do you use them yourself? I was thinking something like these http://www.amazon.com/HOME-GARDEN-8-Cobbler-Pincer/dp/B0077EJ9XQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1406560316&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=wide+cobbler+pincer Now, when it says 8" does that mean I would be squeezing 8" of stitch at a time, or they are 8" long? A second view would have been helpful haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Polished hammer works well. I have a few with near mirror surfaces that work excellent, I usually hammer the glued area on my holsters with them. In the description for that pliers it states jaw width of 3 1/8". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whipstitchwallets Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks again! do you use a ball peen hammer? I'd really like to get some pincers like the ones above, but they have to be much more blunt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Hayes Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Yes, ball peen. Old ones from a garage sale actually. 3 of them but I forget the weights. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted July 28, 2014 Saddler's pliers? http://www.handtools-uk.com/p1379-duckbill-pliers-smooth-jaw-osborne-ref-db1s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted July 28, 2014 What about using an overstitch wheel? The other option is a Patent Leather Countersink. This is an old line tool designed for just what you are talking about. It is a handled push tool with a raised center ridge. You push it along and the ridge depresses the stitch line while the shoulders of the ridge while slick the cut edges of the groover. They are rare to find but easy to repurpose from a more common tool like a creaser. Handy thing to have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whipstitchwallets Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Bruce, that sounds like exactly what I'm looking for, but I can't even find one on google Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted July 30, 2014 I'll get a picture of mine tonight and post it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Here is a picture of my current Patent Leather Countersink for recessing stitching or running a sharp crease line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavenAus Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Do you pull that or push it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted July 31, 2014 You can pull or push. It has a slight curve on the bottom to go either way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whipstitchwallets Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Hey thanks a lot, Bruce. I really appreciate you taking the time to post that. I just checked out your website; I may need to spend an hour or two combing through all those gems! Best Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
