Members Hi Im Joe Posted September 30, 2014 Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 I have the #9. They mark it as a number 9 but really its 8 sti. They mark it #9 because it has 9 teeth (at least I think that's why). If you are interested I would sell it to you. However, like I said...I think it could be ground down if you want to use fine thread. If you like the look of thicker thread it may be OK as is. The Japanese brand I have is Seiwa. They are made from tool steel and are very nice. Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members MonicaJacobson Posted September 30, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 I'll check with my machinist husband about the tooth grinding. I need a 2 prong as well regardless, so I might order straight from Dixon (especially if Blanchard doesn't get back to me). I'll PM you later about what I decide after I talk to him. Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
Members Hi Im Joe Posted September 30, 2014 Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 Sounds good! Quote http://www.sevenhillsleather.com/
Members DavidL Posted September 30, 2014 Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 Do keep in mind the sizing of every brand is different. I just measure my dixon and the 7 Stitches per inch is 7 stitches in an inch, exactly how it sounds. Vergez is Teeth per inch so a number 9 is 8 stitches per inch. All this time I thought my vergez was SPI.. My japanese pricking chisel when I bought it the measurement sometimes is measured from prong to prong or it measures the diagonal length. Good luck. Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted September 30, 2014 Author Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks David, I'll keep it in mind! Quote http://monicajacobson.com/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrimGoTrix?ref=si_shop
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