Jig for my pricking irons

[JamesR]

Also, because the aluminum is 1/8" and the saw kerf is also 1/8" it is a very snug fit. The poly does not slide around at all, it really stay put.

[NeilMott]

impressive!  Thanks for showing us how it's done!  I was thinking of ways to achieve this result, but would never have thought of this kind of jig!

 

Neil

[Miss Denise]

I love this idea!  Thank you for sharing. The pictures help a lot

[JamesR]

Neilmott, Miss Denise

You are welcome. 

 

 

 

[Rockoboy]

You could also use this jig to stamp a border along an edge. A friend showed me his design, which was a simple version of this. Pics to follow when I get a chance to take some.

[JamesR]

Rockoboy,

Yes, I like that idea. 

 

[Rockoboy]

Here you go @JamesR.

Pics hereabouts, of my basic edge stamping guide.

You can see the two rebates on this little piece of timber. One side is a little deeper so that makes the edge stamping a little further from the edge.

 

[noobleather]

Some great ideas there guys,thankyou both for sharing 

[GeneH]

What an awesome jig for straight lines.  I hadn't thought of a guide to keep the chisel vertical. Expand on the versatility a little for curves by using a square block sitting on top of the 2 layers of leather and hold a 2 prong chisel to the block with your thumb. I am thinking the straight (lateral not vertical) side of the block is needed instead of a curved side because if the chisel isn't on the vertical apex of the curved block it will be angled, not vertical. I could be wrong in the head though.

Edited September 3, 2019 by GeneH

[JamesR]

GeneH

Not sure if I follow about the curved vs straight block. I like the idea though of a movable block with a recess (rabbet)on the lower edge to keep the stitch line uniformly spaced from the edge. 

Edited September 8, 2019 by JamesR