Members Bigfoote Posted December 30, 2016 Members Report Posted December 30, 2016 Anyone else using the Jerimiah Watt quick change edging tools? I just got a set which were recommended by Nigel Armitage, and was really happy with the first couple cuts. That said I found mine dulled very quickly, less than four feet of edging, and I can't seem to get an edge on them now. Really disappointed, hoping it's just my blade, and wondering if anyone can help me out with a suggestion for sharpening. I'm thinking I may just have got a bad blade with a poor temper? Has anyone else used them, and what is your opinion? Thanks. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 30, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted December 30, 2016 Same here. They cut pretty nice.. for a little while... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Bigfoote Posted December 30, 2016 Author Members Report Posted December 30, 2016 Hey Thanks JLS, I was wondering, and actually a little afraid to say something about one of the premier tool producers. I sent them a note, will wait for a reply, and let you know what they say. Have a great day! Quote
Members YinTx Posted December 31, 2016 Members Report Posted December 31, 2016 Yeah, I was seriously misled by Mr. Armitage as well, not happy at all with the Jeremiah Watt quick change edge tools. Will probably never buy anything from them ever again I was so unhappy. Not to mention my loss of faith in Mr. Armitage following that review - calls into question *all* of his reviews of any tool. I won't be taking his word for anything without checking elsewhere again I'm afraid. YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members YinTx Posted December 31, 2016 Members Report Posted December 31, 2016 and P.S., I really don't like to leave negative comments about people or products... but that was going out there some saying how great these tools are and how they just keep going and going and stay sharp, when they don't stay sharp enough to edge one belt. Just upset me. Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 31, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted December 31, 2016 4 hours ago, YinTx said: I really don't like to leave negative comments about people or products I don't go out of my way to say something "negative", but I will do it. I tell my kids not to play in the street -- I'm not being "mean" or "negative", just trying to save us all some pain. On the other hand, if you get me a GOOD product, I'll say that too! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members Bigfoote Posted January 1, 2017 Author Members Report Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) I don't think this reflects on Watt's tools in general, but there are three of us so far that have found the quick change edgers don't hold an edge. My Tandy edger cuts a crappy edge, but at least it stays sharp. Edited January 1, 2017 by Bigfoote add quote Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Posted January 1, 2017 When did you all order yours? I haven't ordered them but I've been interested in them for a bit. I'm really wondering if it wasn't a bad batch. I'd like to believe Nigel wouldn't endorse an inferior product. I'm not defending his review, but he has his own reputation to uphold. 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 Bigfoote Posted January 1, 2017 Author Members Report Posted January 1, 2017 I just got mine a week or so ago. I was hoping that I had received a bad tool as well, but seems there are a few others? I am working with them and hope that maybe a few of us got some poorly tempered ones. I think Watt tools have a very good reputation for putting out great quality tools, and they have been very quick to address my problem. I'm not knocking their tool, just wondering if any other folks had the same problem I had. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 1, 2017 Report Posted January 1, 2017 I wasn't implying anyone was knocking them. A poor tool is a poor tool. I hope they take care of the problem and get everyone fixed up. 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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