Edge Paint Rollers

[flhx06]

Is anyone using one? I have been eyeing one that the BuckleGuy sells but its $100 + dollars.

Currently I am using an awl and a spatula. I am getting ok results but still having trouble keeping it from running over the sides. I am thinking a roller might make my edges more consistent.

[niakulah]

7 minutes ago, flhx06 said:

Is anyone using one? I have been eyeing one that the BuckleGuy sells but its $100 + dollars.

Currently I am using an awl and a spatula. I am getting ok results but still having trouble keeping it from running over the sides. I am thinking a roller might make my edges more consistent.

This is my favourite:

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/tools/products/edge-paint-roller

I have this as well, not as easy to do thick edges like a wallet I did recently, but a lot easier to prep and cleanup after.

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/tools/products/precision-bottles

[Rockoboy]

I use an edge paint roller that has a brass cone where the brush would be on a regular applicator, cost is around $6 - $7US from memory, ordered online, just Google it on eBay.

*On 2nd thought, for $100+, are we talking about totally different items?

[flhx06]

Thanks all. I have a hand held cone shaped edge painting roller but it doesnt seem to work for me. It doesnt roll, it drags. Maybe its the piece that I have?

My post was referring to something more like this:

[Rockoboy]

4 hours ago, flhx06 said:

its the piece that I have

Absolutely the tool you have. All 3 of mine work perfectly. Each to their own. If you can use the more expensive model, and its within budget, go for it.

Of course, that model pictured could not be used on something with tight corners, like some holsters, but it might work great for a large run of belts. 

[Stetson912]

Have you checked the little bearing in your roller? Sometimes paint gets in there and gums it up. Just a thought

[Nuttish]

Those RM Leather Supply mesh cage rollers are a game changer. The knurled brass ones can leave marks. The mesh ones work great with whatever consistency of edge treatment you use.

[flhx06]

On 10/21/2018 at 12:15 PM, Stetson912 said:

Have you checked the little bearing in your roller? Sometimes paint gets in there and gums it up. Just a thought

I'm going to check to see if mine is bound up with paint etc. Thanks for the tip.

27 minutes ago, Nuttish said:

Those RM Leather Supply mesh cage rollers are a game changer. The knurled brass ones can leave marks. The mesh ones work great with whatever consistency of edge treatment you use.

I think I am going to order one of those. $25 is a small price to pay to achieve perfection

[alpha2]

1 hour ago, Nuttish said:

Those RM Leather Supply mesh cage rollers are a game changer. The knurled brass ones can leave marks. The mesh ones work great with whatever consistency of edge treatment you use.

This has been my experience. You  must apply a moderate amount of pressure to the piece to make it roll, instead of drag. And yes, it tends to leave small ridges from the flutes on the cone. I really like the look of that mesh one!

Jeff

[Ferg]

I have never had marks left behind with my brass rollers. Perhaps you aren't putting enough paint on the roller or the paint is too thin.

Like everything else worthwhile, it takes a "Little Learning".

Ferg