I Need Help With My Next Video On Pricking Irons.

[Dangerous Beans]

Hello Folks,

I have also posted this in the wanted section but just incase it doesn't get much coverage down there i've added it here as well.

​I hope that's ok.

I need a bit of help for my next video.

I'm planning on doing a tool review on Pricking Irons available today.

I'd like as many irons that I can lay me hands on so I can give as balanced a review as possible.

I will cover quality, purpose, availability and suitability of each make of iron.

I am not beholden to any company so the review will be honest.

I have accumulated a nice range of pricking iron over the years.

I tend to use Joseph Dixons as they are the most available here in the UK.

I have recently been sent a number of the Japanese and the Chinese irons very popular on eBay.

However... I am missing Vergez Blanchard irons.

I looked at the site and can buy a set new, but the cost is a bit extreme just for a video.

Therefore, I am on the scrounge! Has anyone got a set of 11's for sale or loan?

Ideally I'd like a set of 11's to show off the finer stitch.

As best as I can work out, the 11's give the closest stitch to 10 stitches per inch.

I'd like an 11-2 which is the two prong and an 11-12 or 12+. 12 making the iron 1 inch wide so anything bigger than an inch, preferably 1 1/2 inches.

If you have something to suit but in different sizes, let me know anyway, the size will not be a huge issue.

I have access to an Osborne iron, with this, the Dixons and the Asian irons I think I will be able to cover what is available pretty much everywhere.

If you are aware of a make of pricking irons I haven't mentioned please let me know.

If you are in the process of making or know someone who is making pricking irons or are able to do so and can send me prototypes... email me!

I am willing to buy the irons but as they are for the video, I'd rather not break the bank.

If you have a set you are willing to loan me, I will cover shipping, or if you want something making in trade, let me know.

If you have a blunt or damaged iron you want fixing or don't want anymore, send it to me. I intend to include pricking iron sharpening in the video as well.

The video will be free, with as much information included as I can get in.

Any help or information... or irons you can let me have would be gratefully received and hopefully go towards helping may people in the craft.

Warm regards to you all.

Nige

[MonicaJacobson]

It sounds like an awesome video. I can't wait to see it! Sorry, I don't have any blanchard irons, or I would totally loan them.

Thanks a lot, your videos have been a life-saver.

[DavidL]

Perhaps rock mountain supplies or fine leatherworking might give you one for a review or if you give them a shout out on your youtube channel.

If its not to much of a hassle, the difference between portmanteau and regular stitching would be helpful to show of the difference for corners.