Contributing Member fredk Posted December 2, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted December 2, 2021 23 hours ago, JayEhl said: I bought this one from Tandy and I use it all the time: https://tandyleather.eu/products/leather-thickness-gauge If that one works for you - thats just grand so it is. I have one and never use it as its only good for measuring at the edge. Tandy used to sell one like that but it was in steps, like an Aztec temple, rather than the smooth triangle. I ordered the step one and got the other I use mine to search out thicker or thinner parts on a hide or piece of leather for certain projects. Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Tugadude Posted December 2, 2021 Members Report Posted December 2, 2021 $2.99 if you have a wholesale account at Springfield Leather Co. Quote
Members JayEhl Posted December 2, 2021 Members Report Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, Hardrada said: I got one of the wooden gauges sold by Tandy: it's good for a rough idea, but if you're skiving or paring leathers to precise thicknesses—for things like watchbands, fine wallets, et al—you definitely need a gauge or calipers Right, I only use it as a rough gauge and it works for me. I don't do much fancy wise but maybe down the road once I get into doing more flat work. Edited December 2, 2021 by JayEhl clarification Quote
Members mike02130 Posted December 2, 2021 Members Report Posted December 2, 2021 I've had this for five years and it works great. I've checked it with a feeler gauge and it stays accurate. Shipping included. https://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/rulers-measuring/products/digital-leather-thickness-gauge Quote @mike02130 Instagram
Members Silvyr Posted December 2, 2021 Author Members Report Posted December 2, 2021 (edited) yeah my dumbass went to tandy and got their gauge for $40 got home and see its made in china... sigh.. shoulda just got the 10 buck one off ebay.. They had behind the counter couldn't get a good look at it. I did however also grab the wooden slide in gauge its like that acrylic one from SLC and it seems to be accurate enough. Its whatever stupid me thinking something from tandy would be US made and not mass produced crap. They did however have a 35% off sale on veg tan bellies so i got a buncha bellies and some nice trimmed shoulders 20% off so its not a complete loss. I've got 3 sides of HO thin black coming from SLC, and some ostrich scraps 2lbs from the same, and 15 Veg HBS Seconds - Bundles - Maverick Leather Company so I've got tons of stuff to keep me busy for a while. Edited December 2, 2021 by Silvyr more info Quote
CFM Hardrada Posted December 3, 2021 CFM Report Posted December 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Silvyr said: went to tandy and got their gauge for $40 got home and see its made in china. I've held out on buying Tandy's because, yes, the pictures make it very hard to ascertain provenance. Good thing I never bought one... or will. Quote
Members Cumberland Highpower Posted December 3, 2021 Members Report Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hardrada said: I've held out on buying Tandy's because, yes, the pictures make it very hard to ascertain provenance. Good thing I never bought one... or will. Tandy=overpriced China hobby store. 20 years ago when I was first toying with leather I bought screw in tubes from Tandy. I believe they were .99 each... I was using them in a press I rigged up, and they often broke. approx 10 tandy tubes for every osborne screw tube. Next time I ordered tubes I asked, where they were made and he said "Taiwan or China" When I grumbled, he said hey now, well sell allot of these! Edited December 3, 2021 by Cumberland Highpower Quote
Members jimi Posted December 3, 2021 Members Report Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) My opinion on buying these type of tools is to go for a new or second hand well made part, because if it is well made it usually lasts for many years if cared for and in the long run you end up buying 2 or more until you come to the conclusion they added up to the amount of a good one! I am with Hardrada and agree if you do skiving etc for wallets and the like then a good precise gauge is probably best. I went for a second hand one and would recommend it, but make sure it works!! This one has the back end of the dial broken off and a small ding to the case, apart from that it is a Gr8 working dial and has the small base adjustable. Edited December 3, 2021 by jimi Quote
Members Silvyr Posted December 3, 2021 Author Members Report Posted December 3, 2021 Good grief thats a big ole tool LUL, It's fine lesson learned tandy = crap tools but I still love the smell and they have a nice selection of Ritza tiger thread. I'll use it for now, but i'll probably save up and get the Calati gauge from italy that RML sells. I was looking at that last week, but didn't buy it cause i bought alot of leather during BF sales. Quote
Members jimi Posted December 3, 2021 Members Report Posted December 3, 2021 (edited) Lol...yes it has a good reach...those Calati guages look nice...Brown and sharpe, starret look well made also? you might find one at your local market.. Edited December 3, 2021 by jimi Quote
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