Edge Bevelers: Barry King vs. Ron's

[jdwhitak]

So, I'm in the market to get some edgers and I'm wondering whose edger reigns supreme. I've been able to try the Ron's out in person, but I've not tried the Barry King edgers. Also, are there any other companies out there that make high quality edgers that I should consider?

[Bob Blea]

I have Barry King edgers and they work great for me.  I have never tried Ron's Tools but everyone says they are the best.  One of these days I'm going to need to get my hands on them and give them a try.

Jeremiah Watt's Horseshoe Brands also makes edgers that are supposed to be very good.

[YinTx]

1 hour ago, Bob Blea said:

Jeremiah Watt's Horseshoe Brands also makes edgers that are supposed to be very good.

Maybe for some.  My set is rusting in the drawer.  

I have one Barry King edger, it does well, but it is really for thin leather since it only takes a tiny bit off the edge.  And you have to rest the leather you are edging on a thicker piece of leather to get it to do it's job.

Tandy edgers work every time.  But I don't like the squared off edge they create.

I have some Osborne edgers, they work, but seem to be geared towards thick thick leather.  They also need a good sharpening to start working, even new.  I have difficulty controlling how much they take off the edge - they can pretty much cut all the way through the leather if I am not careful.

Someone mentioned Feng tools for good edgers I think it was.

Thus, I am on the prowl for decent edgers as well.  With my collection of edgers that don't quite suit me, I'm a bit wary of spending even more $$.

YinTx

[Bob Blea]

I have the same issue with the Barry King edger, but I'm usually using thin leather and it does an OK job for me and it holds its edge.  Never got my Tandy edger to work consistently but I've never tried to sharpen it either.

[Itch]

We have  a #2 and #3 from Ron and like them both very well . Each came with a metal rod to help keep them sharp .. Lay the rod down on a flat surface then lay a piece of 1500 - 2000 grit wet paper and then sharpen.. Follow up with some aluminum oxide powder and rouge and you are all set ..

[Webicons]

The Feng edgers perform very well.  I have the 0 (0.5mm) and 1 (0.8mm) which are both very thin and it cuts soft thin chevre nicely and veg tan excellent.  

I am going to purchase the 2/3/4 when funds allow.  Everything he makes is to order so expect 20-30 days lead time plus shipping. 

[OLDNSLOW]

what are these Ron's edge bevel tools that you speak of? 

[480volt]

Bob Douglas makes very high quality edgers, and he’s based in Wyoming.

[Webicons]

1 hour ago, 480volt said:

Bob Douglas makes very high quality edgers, and he’s based in Wyoming.

Can you PM me sizes and prices?  Do you know what steel he uses?  The look very nice.  Would consider purchasing from Bob Douglas if only to compare the two brands.  It looks like he sells off of Facebook only? 

[480volt]

Bob Douglas has supplied tools to the leather industry and saddle makers in particular, for many years. His tools are beautifully made and sharp right out of the box. He and his wife Lee run a small business with no website or web based sales and while Lee will answer emails, sooner or later your going to have to pick up the phone and call if you want to place an order. Great people to deal with.

‭(307) 737-2222‬

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