johnggrg Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone still makes and sales these sit down stitching horses? I have looked around for one and couldn't come up with anything. I know Tandy has a pattern but don't have the skill to make one myself. Don't care to much for the pony's. Anyone know where to find one or someone who makes them? Please let me know. Thank you. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrstn53 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Weaver sells one that is extremely well built and solid. If I remember right a local Amish wood outfit makes the stitching horses for weaver. I just checked their site and the run $240 retail or $155.50 wholesale. If you check some local antique shops you might get lucky and find one. I got lucky a few years back and picked up two 1800's stitching horses with hand forged parts for $30 a piece. Good luck with your search.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmr Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Sheridan Leather in WY has them in periodically. Can be made in hardwoods that look as nice as they function- give them a call Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnggrg Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Sheridan doesn't have them in right now. Weaver has them in. Does anyone else have them? Just wondering if there might be someone that makes them cheaper. Weavers is oak with a pine seat. Seams odd but at that price you would think the seat would be oak also. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnggrg Report post Posted February 11, 2015 Ok tried to contact weaver for more details. They didn't answer the phone or return my emails. Was wanting to know the jaw width and depth. But never heard back and could not get threw on the phone. I wanted to by one but there not answering the phone and not returning my emails so...... Does anyone have one that could give me the information. Also I read online a few people got them with cracked seats cracked down the middle. Not sure if I want to go there if there not going to give a better description or answer my questions. Any help would be greatly apreciated. I wish they sold the harness makers version. Where the whole jaw could be used for bigger projects. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awharness Report post Posted February 11, 2015 There was some guy that makes a really really nice one, I had his info, but they were reall expensive. I have the weaver one, but the jaws are jus ok, Sheridan has a "screw to your bench" stitching pony that I use all the time and love! Perfect for quick repairs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnggrg Report post Posted February 12, 2015 Thank you for the reply. How wide is the jaws on the weaver model? I thought about the stitching clams but they are really pricey. Just need something to hold larger items when stitching them. If you have ever stitched something big and had to hold it as you punched threw then you know how hard that can be on the hands after a while. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted February 12, 2015 I have an antique one I could sell you but not for no 30.00. She's a real beauty and very old, but not cracked and very sturdy. The wood is dark and ki think it's walnut. PM me for details or questions. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnggrg Report post Posted February 13, 2015 pm sent. john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnggrg Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Erll haven't heard anything back from doublec yet. Anyone else?????? John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KWosnig Report post Posted December 28, 2015 I use a heavy duty vise, jaws capped with leather to hold my stuff. I do not have the space for a stitching pony. If cost is a factor or space, find a vise from a hobby shop and attach it to a table and cover the jaws with leather. Just my two cents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrmCa Report post Posted December 31, 2015 If you happen to come across a set of cross country wooden skis, you'd probably know what to do. Hint: cut the curved ends square, cut in front of the bindings, and you got a stitching pony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickdroid Report post Posted December 31, 2015 There was some guy that makes a really really nice one, I had his info, but they were reall expensive. I have the weaver one, but the jaws are jus ok, Sheridan has a "screw to your bench" stitching pony that I use all the time and love! Perfect for quick repairs! That guy was Daniel Offerman. I got one of his stitching horses and am pleased with it. There are a couple of modifications that I am going to suggest to him but it is a very well made item. He has a video on youtube if anyone wants to see his work. rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
