CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 8, 2021 CFM Report Posted December 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, tsunkasapa said: Tandy is TRYING to dig themselves out of a hole that is a result of years of cheap crap. Whether they succeed remains to be seen. I agree its still buyer beware for much of their stuff. But i hope they can. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members zuludog Posted December 8, 2021 Members Report Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, chuck123wapati said: I like them but the stitching is a bit close for my holsters problem is 7spi is the widest stitch they come in. I know a lot of folk don't like Tandy stuff but these are nice a bit pricey though IMO. I use -- Tandy Craftool Fine Diamond chisels - flat handle & silver finish - 3,5mm between points for fine work & thin leather like wallets Seiwa Diamond chisels 4mm between points for general work like belts, pouches, & small knife sheaths Tandy Craftool Pro Line chisels 4mm - round handle & black finish - for axe covers & heavier knife sheaths. Most diamond stitching chisels are measured between the points of the prongs, but these chisels are measured between the sides, so although described as 4mm, the distance between the points is about 5,25mm So I should imagine that if you can't find Seiwa chisels, then Tandy Craftool Pro Line 3mm would give you a distance between points of about 4mm Edited December 8, 2021 by zuludog Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 8, 2021 CFM Report Posted December 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, zuludog said: I use -- Tandy Craftool Fine Diamond chisels - flat handle & silver finish - 3,5mm between points for fine work & thin leather like wallets Seiwa Diamond chisels 4mm between points for general work like belts, pouches, & small knife sheaths Tandy Craftool Pro Line chisels 4mm - round handle & black finish - for axe covers & heavier knife sheaths. Most stitching chisels are measured between the points of the prongs, but these chisels are measured between the sides, so although described as 4mm, the distance between the points is about 5,25mm lol i have one of those 4mm pro lines i bought to replace one of my cheapos. turned out as you say the measurements between prongs were different the spi didn't match so i threw it in the box and forgot it until now guess i better rethink it. The cheapos are 4mm point to point the pro lines are 4mm between tines. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Tugadude Posted December 8, 2021 Members Report Posted December 8, 2021 For reviews and recommendations on various irons both pricking and stitching chisels, go to Nigel Armitage's web page. https://armitageleather.com/product/pricking-iron-review/ Quote
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