Members Bennyleather Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 Hey, I'm just curious what types of scratching devices y'all are using. Most YouTubers I've seen say any scratching device is fine and I agree. I use a cheap dart as my scratch awl, but I know there are some expensive scratch awls out there that I am sure may do a better job, but I have darts at my disposal. So what type of scratching device do you use? Benny P.S. The darts I have are pink and blue, but otherwise identical. Quote
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 It largely depends upon what I'm marking, and what is close at hand at the time. More often than not, if I'm marking where to cut a strap to length, I'll use my thumbnail. I've taken to using a pencil more also, for marking out patterns on leather. I still have scratch awls on every bench almost all the time, so if I have one of those close, I'll use it. Another thing that's super handy when I might have to re-mark in a different spot, is a silver marking pen. It wipes right off most leather if you want it gone. Quote
Members Bennyleather Posted April 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said: I've taken to using a pencil I tried pencils when I first started, but found I really didn't like how ergonomically inefficient it was; it just didn't feel right. I do use pen on the flesh side if its hard enough and I don't want to mark up the finished side of the leather though. Benny Quote
Members Danne Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 I use a Blanchard round awl (Not the same one I use for round holes) Quote
Members Bennyleather Posted April 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 2 minutes ago, Danne said: I use a Blanchard round awl (Not the same one I use for round holes) Interesting; simple and effective! Quote
Members Big Sioux Saddlery Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 35 minutes ago, Bennyleather said: I tried pencils when I first started, but found I really didn't like how ergonomically inefficient it was; it just didn't feel right. Worse than a dart? Lol. Quote
Members jcuk Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 I use one of these and a scratch Awl metal work scribe Hope this helps JCUK Quote
Members Bennyleather Posted April 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Big Sioux Saddlery said: Worse than a dart? Lol. As a matter of fact, yes lol; the tip is ever changing in a pencil, while the dart still has steel in the tip. 8 minutes ago, jcuk said: I use one of these and a scratch Awl metal work scribe Hope this helps JCUK I like the looks of the scribe, but it does look a little thin and almost fragile. Hmm. Quote
Members jcuk Posted April 13, 2019 Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 No it's not fragile its used by metal workers and i had mine around 25 years JCUK Quote
Members Bennyleather Posted April 13, 2019 Author Members Report Posted April 13, 2019 13 minutes ago, jcuk said: No it's not fragile its used by metal workers and i had mine around 25 years JCUK Oh nice! A little bit of sentimental value then? Quote
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