Members rahuu Posted July 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 16, 2018 2 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: I have the 3.85mm pricking irons and they are nice. I better sell some work so that I can support my tool habit. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted July 16, 2018 Report Posted July 16, 2018 3 hours ago, rahuu said: I better sell some work so that I can support my tool habit. Some tools in leatherwork are expensive. But, most of the time you can spend that money once, and then, that problem is over. You will find the more refined items are done with higher end tools. Example: there isn't much sanding to do behind a Knipschield knife. You can get by with almost any tools. But, you will reach a point where your talents out grow your tools. Frustration will also come into play with cheaper tools. Example: multiple cuts from a razor knife leaves a lot of sanding. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members rahuu Posted July 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted July 16, 2018 11 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Some tools in leatherwork are expensive. But, most of the time you can spend that money once, and then, that problem is over. You will find the more refined items are done with higher end tools. Example: there isn't much sanding to do behind a Knipschield knife. You can get by with almost any tools. But, you will reach a point where your talents out grow your tools. Frustration will also come into play with cheaper tools. Example: multiple cuts from a razor knife leaves a lot of sanding. The adage, "You get what you pay for" is so true with leather tools. Quote
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