jdm0515 Report post Posted December 14, 2015 This is my first post here, although I have been an extensive reader of the forums for the last few months. I've really learned a lot here as I've been getting into leatherworking. I am looking for a burnisher that I can chuck in a drill, or a dremel bit to help speed up the process of burnishing, as I've done it all by hand with canvas so far. My problem is that, being from Canada, with the shipping costs and dollar conversion, it ends up being more than double the list price for me to order one online. Does anyone know of any cheaper options? I really don't mind paying for a quality item, it is just really hard for me to justify $25+ for shipping alone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted December 14, 2015 Get a hardwood dowel, and a dull dremel bit. Drill a hole in the end of the dowel and epoxy in old dremel bit (or drill bit if using a drill). Chuck it up in the dremel/drill and hold a chainsaw file against the wood to make the grooves, Move it side to side for wider grooves. Use a needle file for the small grooves. 400 grit wrapped around the file sands the grooves smooth. Done. Now, if you do not have a chainsaw file, or know where to get one, you are not a real canuck...turn in your maple syrup rations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted December 14, 2015 go to the hardware store, and buy a wood drawer knob. Chuck it up 'n go! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted December 14, 2015 You can save your time and go here http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Type-Cocobolo-Leather-Burnisher-Pointed-Tip-Leather-Slicker-for-Dremel-Tools-/321846534286?var=&hash=item4aef8c608e:m:mit7ko471nkySmZ8CfB84fw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdm0515 Report post Posted December 16, 2015 Here is what I came up with. I found some walnut furniture legs at the hardware store, ready to screw in already. I only had a cordless drill to use it with, so I chucked it in and used a needle file and a chainsaw file to make the grooves, then finished it with sandpaper. It has a bit of a wobble to it, as the threaded shift doesn't seem to be in quite straight, but overall seems to work Ok. I'm realizing now that just the cordless drill may not cut it, I will probably need to find some kind of stand, or see if I can pick up a cheap drill press somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
