SouthernCross Report post Posted November 9, 2017 What's your favorite bone folder? I use a piece of deer antler, most of the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 15, 2017 Mine are both from my recent leather tools gift box,. I have two, both of a white nylon plastic type material. Similar to the Tandy Folders that have an edge burnisher attached. Haven't used them much, other than just to test their ability. Functionally they work fine. I could also easily make a deer antler or moose horn folder. Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted November 15, 2017 I have the plastic one also, and a bone one. I use different ones depending on what I'm working on. It's not a one-size fits all kinda thing. I will say I tend to use the bone one before the plastic. 'Cause you know, bone...or plastic. Plastic seems to, plastic. I'd like to have choices like in the second picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCross Report post Posted November 15, 2017 I see Tandy has a neat looking stainless steel folder that looks pretty swift too. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-pro-folder-creaser-stainless-steel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 15, 2017 43 minutes ago, alpha2 said: I have the plastic one also, and a bone one. I use different ones depending on what I'm working on. It's not a one-size fits all kinda thing. I will say I tend to use the bone one before the plastic. 'Cause you know, bone...or plastic. Plastic seems to, plastic. I'd like to have choices like in the second picture. Pretty sure that you meant the third pic above.. Yes, those are all real bone folders. No plastic was hurt in the making of this post... Ha Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 15, 2017 24 minutes ago, SouthernCross said: I see Tandy has a neat looking stainless steel folder that looks pretty swift too. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-pro-folder-creaser-stainless-steel I see that Tandy always tries to stay ahead of the pack, but their product line is very often copied... So being first only lasts a short while. That looks like a decent enough tool. Easy to duplicate... Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted November 16, 2017 My two are a/ a bit of a sheep's rib & b/ a bit of antler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 16, 2017 37 minutes ago, fredk said: My two are a/ a bit of a sheep's rib & b/ a bit of antler The more natural they are, all the better for my hide... With 3D printers being such everyday items today, it won't.be long, before the new era of products are in the stores. See the pics below. even a futuristic violin type instrument was 3D printed... Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokerson Report post Posted November 16, 2017 On 11/9/2017 at 5:58 PM, SouthernCross said: What's your favorite bone folder? I use a piece of deer antler, most of the time. I've got 2 that I like, one from a cattle bone - pretty basic/traditional shape and I use it when I actually am going to crease, burnish, press on seems or manipulate the leather. The other is brass and works great when you are trying to make sure that pockets aren't glued together on a wallet or the like. Nice and heavy and pops apart two pieces of leather easy and cleans up easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelT Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Count me in as a user of a piece of deer antler. Folding, embossing, burnishing, whatever. I make knives, so there's always a piece laying around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 17, 2017 It sounds as though having a few different folders is the norm, for most here. I will have to make an actuall bone or antler folder for myself. Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 On 11/15/2017 at 4:30 PM, ChasCS said: Pretty sure that you meant the third pic above.. Yes, those are all real bone folders. No plastic was hurt in the making of this post... Ha Chas You're right, the third pic. I had my screen maxed out and only saw the last pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 17, 2017 I figured as much, & your explanation makes total sense. You wanted a good look. ;-) Yes, them actual bone folders are really nice looking, and likely work great. I will try to make a deer horn folder soon... What are you using these days, yourself? Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 I've got one bone folder, and the plastic one with the edgers at the end. Mostly I use the bone folder. I also use various other items that can double as folders. Felt pens, spoons, etc. I had issues with boning holsters and the dark lines caused by the tool. I started using a thick piece of plastic between the tool and the leather. You get the same effect without the dark lines. When you look around the shop or house, it's amazing how many items can double as a folder. Various sizes and radii. (I tried radiuses, spell check choked on that. Thought it about it for a second and it came to me!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 18, 2017 Sounds as though you have it covered, in multiples. I try not to use my fine dining cutlery, in the hobby arena. ;-) But do have numerous wood working and outdoor tools, other implements which could certainly double as a folder. Preferably keeping things in their proper perspectives, I would like to acquire a few more leather tools, and a fine bone or antler folder would be a great addition to my ever growing leather tool collection. Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernCross Report post Posted November 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, ChasCS said: Sounds as though you have it covered, in multiples. I try not to use my fine dining cutlery, in the hobby arena. ;-) But do have numerous wood working and outdoor tools, other implements which could certainly double as a folder. Preferably keeping things in their proper perspectives, I would like to acquire a few more leather tools, and a fine bone or antler folder would be a great addition to my ever growing leather tool collection. Chas Would you like a piece of antler? I'm a deer hunter and have plenty of spare antlers laying around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasCS Report post Posted November 18, 2017 Oh, I have horn, just reluctant to chop off a tip. Haha Yeah sure, but I live in Edmonton Alberta. Would you mail it to me? I will PM you my mailing addy and particulars. I'm just not sure how the Canada customs folks will agree with this...? Too much snow on the ground, to search for any drops, until spring. Glad I got this thread reactivated for you, as it sat stagnant for a bit. ;-) Chas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) Ok I'll play here are the ones I use. The 3 wood ones are cherry, oak, maple. Left to right. The rest are all Delrin. All are hand made by me. Edited November 23, 2017 by Sanch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
