alpha2 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Posted January 31, 2017 I recently bought a "slight" upgrade from the basic Tandy kit bevelers, yep, I forked over the cash for a Craftool Pro beveler, size 0. It's all I use now. So, a slight upgrade in quality beveler is that significant improvement over the base model. Cased or dry, it cuts one nice, purdy, (as JLS would say) strip of leather. When you go to burnish, it's effortless compared to the raggedy a$$ed edge you found previously. Slightly turning the tool inward toward the inside of the piece, or outwards toward the face, will give you a predictable edge. Nice. Changing the angle of handle to work will also give you immense control over the cut. I can only imagine what a truly quality tool can do for you! Quote So much leather...so little time.
bikermutt07 Posted January 31, 2017 Report Posted January 31, 2017 9 minutes ago, alpha2 said: I recently bought a "slight" upgrade from the basic Tandy kit bevelers, yep, I forked over the cash for a Craftool Pro beveler, size 0. It's all I use now. So, a slight upgrade in quality beveler is that significant improvement over the base model. Cased or dry, it cuts one nice, purdy, (as JLS would say) strip of leather. When you go to burnish, it's effortless compared to the raggedy a$$ed edge you found previously. Slightly turning the tool inward toward the inside of the piece, or outwards toward the face, will give you a predictable edge. Nice. Changing the angle of handle to work will also give you immense control over the cut. I can only imagine what a truly quality tool can do for you! I too have the 0 model and it does pretty good. I have found it to be a little big for my taste though. I finally saw a 00 at the store the other day, but I couldn't remember which I had already. I actually love the grip too. I beveled 8 straps in a row the other day and thought it was very comfortable. Still need to grab that 00 though. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members paloma Posted May 8, 2019 Members Report Posted May 8, 2019 good thread. Quote time does not respect what is done without it https://tradisign.blogspot.com https://www.instagram.com/tradisign/
bikermutt07 Posted May 8, 2019 Report Posted May 8, 2019 On 1/30/2017 at 7:41 PM, bikermutt07 said: I too have the 0 model and it does pretty good. I have found it to be a little big for my taste though. I finally saw a 00 at the store the other day, but I couldn't remember which I had already. I actually love the grip too. I beveled 8 straps in a row the other day and thought it was very comfortable. Still need to grab that 00 though. Update. I have had the 00 for quite some time. I use it the most. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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