Keen Edge Beveler Size

[superpacker]

Wanting to obtained a subtle rounded edge on belt straps - and seems this is the tool to do so? My standard 2 seems to just give a hard 45 degree to any existing 90 degree where it seems that the Keen creates more of a rounded edge. If so, what size to do need for 8-9 or 9-10 oz? Looking for a barely rounded edge NOT an almost domed edge that takes lots of the grain side off 

Edited January 19, 2018 by superpacker

[fredk]

I use a regular edger, on both flesh and grain side edges then the edge becomes rounded when I work it with my slicker

[Sanch]

On 1/19/2018 at 10:07 AM, superpacker said:

Wanting to obtained a subtle rounded edge on belt straps - and seems this is the tool to do so? My standard 2 seems to just give a hard 45 degree to any existing 90 degree where it seems that the Keen creates more of a rounded edge. If so, what size to do need for 8-9 or 9-10 oz? Looking for a barely rounded edge NOT an almost domed edge that takes lots of the grain side off 

Check out this thread. 

 

[Mattsbagger]

What sanch said.

[Carson]

I think that a number 3 would do you good for heavy leathers and 2 would be good for medium leathers (5-7 oz) and 1 good for light leathers (2-4) oz 

 

hope it helps

[AA1921]

How do you get the red  off the tips without damaging them??

[Northmount]

14 hours ago, AA1921 said:

How do you get the red  off the tips without damaging them??

What is the 'red' material?  Can't supply answers with no pertinent information.

 

[bruce johnson]

If the red is the plastic coat dip it should peel right off. 

[dikman]

22 hours ago, AA1921 said:

How do you get the red  off the tips without damaging them??

Blood?

[greygeist3191]

I've had good results with the Jeremiah Watt/Horseshoe bevelers. For Belts I use a #2  front and back for standard 8-9oz. For thicker and  gun belts I use a 2 on front and a 3 on the back. If you have a 3D printer you can print extra handles