Members Stetson912 Posted October 20, 2017 Members Report Posted October 20, 2017 How do you like the ks blade irons? I'm looking for a good set. I like that the teeth are replaceable. Quote
Members motocouture Posted October 21, 2017 Author Members Report Posted October 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Stetson912 said: How do you like the ks blade irons? I'm looking for a good set. I like that the teeth are replaceable. I love them. Did a lot of research before getting them. My logic was that since each tooth is (I assume) tooled separately then inserted into the head, the actual spacing and slant is likely to be more accurate, with greater depth of cut. The cuts are super crisp and clean, very easy to extract the iron, and they are beautifully sharp. I’m already eyeing off their hole punch set ..... Quote
Members JD62 Posted October 21, 2017 Members Report Posted October 21, 2017 OK, You've got my interest up. What are those irons? I haven't seen that type before, and am desperately in need of something better. Quote One day at a time my friends John
Members Stetson912 Posted October 21, 2017 Members Report Posted October 21, 2017 @JD62 the company is called ks blade punch. They make hole punches and other tools as well as these irons. I think they have diamond chisels too but don't quote me on that. The unique benefit is that each tooth is made separately and inserted into the head of the tool individually. This allows you to polish and sharpen them (if need be) easier as well as replace any teeth that break or get damaged somehow. Obviously, a standard designed iron like the Blanchard's and such... Well they are very expensive and if you break a tooth you have to replace the entire tool. Not fun. Here's the website for is tool for further research... Or drooling... http://ksbladepunch.com/product/pricking-irons Also, Nigel Armitage's I believe reviewed the ks blade irons as well. Quote
Members motocouture Posted October 21, 2017 Author Members Report Posted October 21, 2017 9 hours ago, JD62 said: OK, You've got my interest up. What are those irons? I haven't seen that type before, and am desperately in need of something better. +1 for @Stetson912 Also stocked by RM Leather Supply (and probably others, this is just where I bought mine) https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/tools/products/ks-blade-punch-pricking-irons Quote
Members buko Posted October 21, 2017 Members Report Posted October 21, 2017 On 10/9/2017 at 1:37 PM, the gafer said: Fantastic work I am thinking of doing a bag myself but as I have only really made dog collars I am really stuck on ideas tbh Gafer, what kind of bag do you want to make? I highly recommend you buy the build along patterns from either Ian Atkinson or Nigel Armitage both of which have good instructions and are only £10. Also, the book "The Leatherworking Handbook" has great ideas and techniques and is worth its weight in gold. Quote
Members JD62 Posted October 22, 2017 Members Report Posted October 22, 2017 Thanks guys! They look great, and what a great design and the price isn't as bad as I would have thought. Yes Nigel reviewed them I just hadn't checked my subscriptions in a while. He gives a good review Quote One day at a time my friends John
Members motocouture Posted October 28, 2017 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2017 So, finally made it back to the bench after a long week. Feel like I’m starting to make some progress again. Have glued the zip in, and punched the stitching holes ready for sewing (so much stitching ahead!). Also glued on the first handle ready for punching and stitching tomorrow. Next on the list is to finish the edging on the other handle, then motivate myself to cut 5 yards of strap for piping Quote
RockyAussie Posted October 28, 2017 Report Posted October 28, 2017 Nice work.... You make it look so easy... Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members motocouture Posted October 28, 2017 Author Members Report Posted October 28, 2017 25 minutes ago, RockyAussie said: Nice work.... You make it look so easy... Thanks! Ha, I wish! There are many cuss words involved lol I managed to edge paint my shirt today. That paint really does have good holding power..... Quote
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