Chief Filipino Report post Posted June 3, 2019 Hello All! My buddy picked up this tool at an estate sale... is it what I think it is? Is this an edging tool that I can heat up the head and use to melt the beeswax into the edges of my work? Please say it is, I've been looking for one of these for so long (that didn't cost an arm and a leg). There are no markings on it, no brand name, just looks like an inexpensive old tool. If that's not what it is, any ideas what it could be? Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted June 3, 2019 I'm guessing it is made to put a "bead" on the edge but I don't see why you couldn't use it the way you want. A tool is a tool, if it suits the use. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Filipino Report post Posted June 3, 2019 40 minutes ago, wizard of tragacanth said: I'm guessing it is made to put a "bead" on the edge but I don't see why you couldn't use it the way you want. A tool is a tool, if it suits the use. What do you mean by a bead on the edge? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted June 3, 2019 Maybe smooth edge paint either cold or heated up depending on the method used foe edging, to wide for creasing, just my guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) That is an edge creaser. I have several of them in various sizes, and love 'em! It is used to place a decorative line a certain distance in from the edge of a piece of leather, mostly straps and such. The longer leg runs along the edge, and the shorter one makes the crease. It's a neat, attractive look. That said, tho, you don't necessarily have to use it for what it was meant. If the round fits over your edge, it may well do what you want! -Bill Edited June 3, 2019 by billybopp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Filipino Report post Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, billybopp said: That is an edge creaser. I have several of them in various sizes, and love 'em! It is used to place a decorative line a certain distance in from the edge of a piece of leather, mostly straps and such. The longer leg runs along the edge, and the shorter one makes the crease. It's a neat, attractive look. That said, tho, you don't necessarily have to use it for what it was meant. If the round fits over your edge, it may well do what you want! -Bill My second thought was edge creaser. Do you heat edge creaser's up to get that decorative line? If it is designed to take some heat I may well use it to wax my edges too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted June 3, 2019 They can be used heated or cool. Usually cool works fine, but some leathers are a little more stubborn than others and require some heat. Here is a picture of some of my single and double creasers along with a strap example of how they're used. Most are CS Osborne, one unbranded, I also have some Gomph and others. -Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted June 3, 2019 9 hours ago, Chief Filipino said: What do you mean by a bead on the edge? Billybopp answered it. Here are more examples: https://brucejohnsonleather.com/leather-tools-sale/push-beaders-and-bevelers http://barrykingtools.com/handtools.htm# Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief Filipino Report post Posted June 4, 2019 15 hours ago, billybopp said: They can be used heated or cool. Usually cool works fine, but some leathers are a little more stubborn than others and require some heat. Here is a picture of some of my single and double creasers along with a strap example of how they're used. Most are CS Osborne, one unbranded, I also have some Gomph and others. -Bill Nice! Thank you! 14 hours ago, wizard of tragacanth said: Billybopp answered it. Here are more examples: https://brucejohnsonleather.com/leather-tools-sale/push-beaders-and-bevelers http://barrykingtools.com/handtools.htm# Got it, thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
