Help needed with weaver draw gauge.

[Mark842]

8 hours ago, Rohn said:

Maybe it is all in what you learn on and get used to.

probably a lot to that. I never saw the need to try one like the weaver or an osbourne metal type cause the wood one always did a good job for me. Wasn't till I started needing 10-20 straps a day that I gave up on it and bought a Cobra strap cutting machine. Only time I use the wooden one now is if I just need one strap and I don't feel like moving the blades on the Cobra.

[Rohn]

I use a lot of 3/4" straps for making safety straps on holsters, and also belt straps.  Now I  have Weaver cut a side of leather into straps for me and am very happy with their service. Cheaper than buying a new machine.

[bikermutt07]

I use the Tandy strap cutter. I strop the blades on it and it cuts like butter.

I have one of the draw gauges with a Terry Knipschield blade. That thing is just scary. I used it once, then put it away. I don't like that blade sticking out.

PS can this be moved to "how do I do that?"

Edited February 2, 2018 by bikermutt07

[pentelaravi]

Finally i got my wooden strap cutter and happy with that. Big wooden handle provided me better grip than weaver draw gauge.