myjtp Report post Posted January 14, 2017 I had a camel alert set on the Tandy stitching pony and I thought it was a price mistake but nope it dropped from $71.99 to $22.99 !! No clue how long it will last at this price or if it will even be at this price once I hit post but figured I would share if anyone else needed a stitching pony! Go to other sellers on amazon and look for the seller BIGFLY. "Back-ordered. Due in stock January 21 -- order now to reserve yours" http://amzn.to/2jFG0RJ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 I have had that happen to items on my wishlist before. I'm sure this is a non issue with a stitching pony, but here's my boring story with the price drops..... The hat I'm wearing in my profile pic costs over 200.00, but one day it dropped to 75 bucks. I jumped on it. As soon as I locked in the sale price at 75, I looked and it had gone back up. The kicker was that I had ordered it a tad too big. There was no option to exchange it on their site. When I got someone on the phone, she said I could return the hat for a credit of 75 dollars. And then make a new purchase, but I could not exchange it for the proper size. So, if I wanted the proper size it was going to cost me the 200 bucks. Now I wear a hat that is slightly too big. Thank goodness I know a guy who can add a little leather to the inside of a hat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 14, 2017 And the link that you provided here takes you to a listing where there are 16 in stock and it is reduced to $82.45; guess we know how long that lasted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted January 14, 2017 That's 3 boards, 2 bolts, and a wing nut. Aguycould make that for about $20 using oak boards - under $10 if you use that soft stuff they have in teh pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 14, 2017 BINGO! goes to JLSleather. I made mine many years ago using hardwoods and now all I have to worry about is every few years just changing out my "hardware" so that things don't get too loose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) The cheaper of the two Tandy stitching ponies dropped to a ridiculously low price for one of their Christmas sales, so I bought one. I very quickly found I'd bought a white elephant. It was WAY too tall to use for stitching. The only way I could get a comfortable working height was to rest it on my lap, and lean into my work table to brace it. When I did that, my work still wasn't under the bright light I have over my work station. The other day, I took a saw and removed the top 4 inches, then glued a shim to the inside of each side of the top so I don't have to risk breaking the wood when I tighten the nut. I still need to take another 2" off the bottom to get it to the ideal height I want. There's enough extra wood there that I can do that and still re-attach the base. If you have any sort of carpentry skills, I'd recommend making your own. I'd often thought of doing that, but was too lazy. I think the reason they make them so tall is that the traditional way to use one of these was to hold it between you legs. A traditional stitching horse (the ones I've seen in pioneer villages and harness shops) was attached to the end of a saddle horse, which you'd actually sit on while stitching. Too bad no one's ever had the sense to realize, 'hey, most people don't DO it that way anymore!' Edited January 14, 2017 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted January 14, 2017 I have mine mounted to an old nightstand. It works pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjtp Report post Posted January 14, 2017 I was on the fence about making one of my own as I have a few scrap oak boards but then this hit my inbox and I figured I'd give it a shot. Now I'm going to see if they cancel the order as a price mistake or what. If so then looks like I'll have to "pony" up and make my own. Thank you thank you... i'll be here all week folks... tip your waiters.... try the veal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) BTW, the one in the link is their deluxe stitching pony. Even with that one, I shake my head when I see how much they want for it at the full price... Anyone here do their stitching this way, or do you have your pony attached to your work table? As I said above, my main issue is the lighting. Unless the article I'm stitching is on my work station, I don't have bright enough light. Edited January 14, 2017 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted January 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said: The cheaper of the two Tandy stitching ponies dropped to a ridiculously low price for one of their Christmas sales, so I bought one. I very quickly found I'd bought a white elephant. It was WAY too tall to use for stitching. The only way I could get a comfortable working height was to rest it on my lap, and lean into my work table to brace it. When I did that, my work still wasn't under the bright light I have over my work station. The other day, I took a saw and removed the top 4 inches, then glued a shim to the inside of each side of the top so I don't have to risk breaking the wood when I tighten the nut. I still need to take another 2" off the bottom to get it to the ideal height I want. There's enough extra wood there that I can do that and still re-attach the base. If you have any sort of carpentry skills, I'd recommend making your own. I'd often thought of doing that, but was too lazy. I think the reason they make them so tall is that the traditional way to use one of these was to hold it between you legs. A traditional stitching horse (the ones I've seen in pioneer villages and harness shops) was attached to the end of a saddle horse, which you'd actually sit on while stitching. Too bad no one's ever had the sense to realize, 'hey, most people don't DO it that way anymore!' I'm kinda confused sorry. But you said it was to tall and rested ON your lap? These are designed to be UNDER your thighs while sitting on your most comfortable chair. The one in this post is actually a little shorter than I like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted January 14, 2017 48 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said: BTW, the one in the link is their deluxe stitching pony. Even with that one, I shake my head when I see how much they want for it at the full price... Anyone here do their stitching this way, or do you have your pony attached to your work table? As I said above, my main issue is the lighting. Unless the article I'm stitching is on my work station, I don't have bright enough light. They have plans for these out on the Web and in AL Stohlman books. They also have ones that clamp to a work bench. Have seen both for sale in the for sale section here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Mattsbagger, if I put it under my legs, the article I was sewing was in shadow. If I rested it on top of my legs, and leaned forward into my work table to brace it, I got better light, but the height was less than ideal. Planning to shorten it still further, then use a C-clamp to clamp it to my work table. Edited January 14, 2017 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 15, 2017 19 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said: BTW, the one in the link is their deluxe stitching pony. Even with that one, I shake my head when I see how much they want for it at the full price... Anyone here do their stitching this way, or do you have your pony attached to your work table? As I said above, my main issue is the lighting. Unless the article I'm stitching is on my work station, I don't have bright enough light. Those of us who have been doing this for awhile most likely work with this type of a Stitching Pony; this is the offspring of my (much larger) Saddle Horse from the days when I did that too. The design specs for this very version are available somewhere here within the files of this forum and can also be found several other places online. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted January 15, 2017 I went to Amazon yesterday using the link and was able to order the stitching pony for $22.99 w/free shipping. Will confirm when it shows up that it is the premium pony that is retailed at $99. Worst case if it was misrepresented or price changes, I can easily return it through Amazon. I was planning to make a similar stitching pony, but when I saw this deal, I figured that my time and material cost would be much more than $22.99. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjtp Report post Posted January 16, 2017 9 hours ago, garypl said: I went to Amazon yesterday using the link and was able to order the stitching pony for $22.99 w/free shipping. Will confirm when it shows up that it is the premium pony that is retailed at $99. Worst case if it was misrepresented or price changes, I can easily return it through Amazon. I was planning to make a similar stitching pony, but when I saw this deal, I figured that my time and material cost would be much more than $22.99. Exactly my thinking too time / cost... fingers crossed that amazon comes through with this steal of a deal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted January 16, 2017 Let us know if you get yours as ordered! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HBAR Report post Posted January 16, 2017 I ordered one as well from you guys link earlier. $22 delivered for the deluxe one? cant hurt, may help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjtp Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Just got my shipping notification! Says it will be here Jan 19th Thursday! Fingers crossed its not a box of rocks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted January 18, 2017 Same here - supposed to be delivered in 2 days... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted January 19, 2017 Received my Stitching pony today - it's as described on Amazon and cost was $24 including tax! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjtp Report post Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, garypl said: Received my Stitching pony today - it's as described on Amazon and cost was $24 including tax! SWEET!! im still waiting for the dang UPS driver... but good to know it was legit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted January 19, 2017 I adapted mine. Easier on tailbone and sturdier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I found a different one with some sort of cam lock for 28 bucks on Amazon last night. I wasn't in the market for one, but, I have a hard time passing up a deal. https://www.amazon.com/KINGSO-Desktop-Leather-Sewing-Leathercraft/dp/B01FUBBY7Q Edited January 19, 2017 by bikermutt07 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, bikermutt07 said: I found a different one with some sort of cam lock for 28 bucks on Amazon last night. I wasn't in the market for one, but, I have a hard time passing up a deal. https://www.amazon.com/KINGSO-Desktop-Leather-Sewing-Leathercraft/dp/B01FUBBY7Q I like that cam lock. That's only downside to mine. There is a thread somewhere on here about a spring and cam lock on amazon to upgrade the Tandy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myjtp Report post Posted January 19, 2017 Winner winner chicken dinner!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
