My First Belt

[Avion]

This is my first belt. It will replace my old wal mart work belt. I learned a couple different things from this. 1.) as much as it is a pain in the butt, load the needles with enough thread to get one side of the belt done. ( one side I did not do this and the stitching is not to my satisfaction). 2.) I need another pricking iron! The only one I currently own is 8 spi. This brings a question from me to the forum, who presently manufactures the best for the least amount of dinero in pricking irons? I would also like to thank everyone for their time and patience with working with us just getting into leather. I have learned and continue to learn so much from this site! Thanks again

[Tugadude]

Great job! Stitching is looking good to me...

Do you mean a pricking iron to mark holes to be made with an awl? Or a stitching chisel that goes all the way through? Goodsjapan.com has a European style pricking iron for $45 plus shipping. They also sell great stitching chisels. Nigel Armitage has videos up on youtube reviewing those and others. I just bought some chisels from Springfield Leather cheaply and one of TandsY's Craftool Pro irons. I like them both.

[Avion]

A stitching chisel is what I an looking for really....my sharpening skills with a stitching awl leave a lot to be desired...(I already ruined one trying to sharpen it). Thanks Tuga

[Halitech]

Great job on it, I really like that pattern. And your stitching looks great too

I bought this set, gives me a lot of flexibility with the stitch size without buying 10 different tools

http://www.tandyleather.ca/en-cad/home/department/tools/stitching-lacing-tools/3009-00.aspx

[rscow]

I was at Springfield Leather Co. this weekend (bought a Cobra Class 3 machine!!) and I saw the pricking irons they sell under their brand. Look great, and frankly awesome prices. I'd take a look at their site, if you never have. Amazing store. I got a tour and it is really a great place to shop. Electronically, by phone, or in person.

I just endorse them, I don't work there, etc.

Roger

[JAZZMAN]

This is my first belt. It will replace my old wal mart work belt. I learned a couple different things from this. 1.) as much as it is a pain in the butt, load the needles with enough thread to get one side of the belt done. ( one side I did not do this and the stitching is not to my satisfaction). 2.) I need another pricking iron! The only one I currently own is 8 spi. This brings a question from me to the forum, who presently manufactures the best for the least amount of dinero in pricking irons? I would also like to thank everyone for their time and patience with working with us just getting into leather. I have learned and continue to learn so much from this site! Thanks again

Avion , this is incredible for your first belt, the way you have used those simple stamps to get such a nice looking design is an inspiration, i wish i could see the border work better to see what you did there, maybe a closer picture please?

[Gregspitz]

wow...the whole belt and stitching is awesome

[Avion]

Jazzman thanks for your kind words! I am at work at the moment but thought I would send a pic of tool marks from that tool. It is a matte tool from Tandy, but dont recall the number...I will post again with the #. Thank you again.

[JAZZMAN]

Thank you Avion for taking the time to reply to my post, i have looked them up on tandy, i think it might be a E294-03 Craftool Stamping Tool , is this correct?, it would be great if you could tell me as i fancy having a go at this design if you do not mind me pinching your idea, i am quite new to leathercraft and need all the ideas and inspiration i can get, thanks again for the help. Take care.

[Avion]

Hello Jazzman, and no problem! Just home from work, and that matting tool is M882 or:

https://www.tandyleather.eu/en-eur/search/site-search-results.aspx?sectionpath=3&processor=content&p_keyword=M882

Best of luck!