Contributing Member fredk Posted July 9, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted July 9, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, bcraig said: Is there Not a soul that Makes a Good Inexpensive Diamond Stitching Chisel in the US ? Two opposite things there. An oxymoron Good, yes inexpensive, no A good tool like this will last your lifetime of leather work Check these out; https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/67-7252/diamond-stitching-chisel-set/pr_55115 Others on here can advise on the company and the tools Edited July 9, 2020 by fredk Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members bcraig Posted July 10, 2020 Author Members Report Posted July 10, 2020 11 hours ago, fredk said: Two opposite things there. An oxymoron Good, yes inexpensive, no A good tool like this will last your lifetime of leather work Check these out; https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/67-7252/diamond-stitching-chisel-set/pr_55115 Others on here can advise on the company and the tools Made In China Quote
Members AzShooter Posted July 10, 2020 Members Report Posted July 10, 2020 There is always TandyLeather.com They have a wide variety of chisels and they are not too expensive. I buy a lot from Tandy. Four prong and two will be good enough for your needs. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted July 10, 2020 Members Report Posted July 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, AzShooter said: There is always TandyLeather.com They have a wide variety of chisels and they are not too expensive. I buy a lot from Tandy. Four prong and two will be good enough for your needs. Agreed! They run sales at times also. The Craftool Pro Chisels are nice, but their cheaper diamond chisels, the black ones work well too. Quote
Members bcraig Posted July 11, 2020 Author Members Report Posted July 11, 2020 It Looks like I will have to buy a Diamond Chisel made by the Chinese as It appears that regardless of what name is on the Chisels all of them are Made in China. I would rather support the U.S. economy than China's economy but I suppose that is Just the way it is. I would pay more for a US Made or almost any other Countries product than China . Swear shop labor, viruses and a known Propensity for Cruelty to animals and People. Please overlook my rant as I know this Forum is about Leather and Leather working. Thanks to EVERYONE that commented to my questions about Diamond Chisels . Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 11, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted July 11, 2020 Made in the UK I believe https://www.blackmountainsleather.com/collections/tools/products/leathercraft-pricking-iron-set-2-8-prong?variant=12551572717673 Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members bcraig Posted July 11, 2020 Author Members Report Posted July 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, fredk said: Made in the UK I believe https://www.blackmountainsleather.com/collections/tools/products/leathercraft-pricking-iron-set-2-8-prong?variant=12551572717673 Thanks for the Link. I am really looking for something made in the US with 5 SPI but they look good for sure ! Quote
Members Matt S Posted July 11, 2020 Members Report Posted July 11, 2020 11 hours ago, bcraig said: It Looks like I will have to buy a Diamond Chisel made by the Chinese as It appears that regardless of what name is on the Chisels all of them are Made in China. I would rather support the U.S. economy than China's economy but I suppose that is Just the way it is. I would pay more for a US Made or almost any other Countries product than China . Osborne tools are made in the US. Some smaller/artisan makers out there too, as well as quality tools made by nations which align closer with your values than China (George Barnsley of England for instance, and Blanchard of France). Don't be surprised at the price being at least 5x times that of a Chinese tool -- it's amazing what you can save by employing virtual slaves, ignoring environmental concerns and having your shipping prices subsidised by the government in order to undercut the manufacturing capabilities of foreign nations. Quote
Members bgillespie Posted July 11, 2020 Members Report Posted July 11, 2020 Kevin Lee tools has basic diamond and French irons that are really affordable ($30 for a set of diamond pricking irons - 1,2,4 and 6 teeth) and he does have 5 spi. According to the website, they're low cost, no frills so people can try out new tools without breaking the bank. I got some of the French pricking irons from him a while ago, and they are great tools at a great price. Teeth are polished, too, so they don't stick. They're made in and ship from China, which I know you aren't crazy about, but they're a great deal if you don't mind the wait...and China. My diamond chisels are from Weaver, and the biggest one in the set sticks pretty bad, especially in thick leather. They're not bad tools, but they're also not made in the USA, I don't believe. Good luck with the search! As far as using them goes, getting them to come out evenly on the other side takes a little practice. My lines still wander more than I'd like Also, I find it's harder to keep the backside line from wondering any time the shape of your piece prevents you from having the stitch line lay flat. Also, with really thick leather the chisels won't punch all the way through. Prongs are too short. You can drive them as deep as possible and follow up with an awl, but taking them all the way down can mark the face of your project, and if the teeth aren't polished you spend a lot of time trying to get those things free of the leather. Quote
CFM Hardrada Posted July 11, 2020 CFM Report Posted July 11, 2020 Goodsjapan. Goodsjapan. Goodsjapan. I've got their 4 mm diamond Seiwa chisels. If you can have it cheap and good, these are it. Quote
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