leathercraft pricking irons wanted

[Gill]

Anybody got any of these surplus they are not using cash waiting .

 

[g4ghb]

I don't have any surplus gill bit if it helps I got mine from here - I bought one to see what they were like then when I was happy it was what I wanted ordered more. They take a while to arrive but the service (and price) is great

 

[Black Sheep]

I've got two I bought and never used 4 X 3/32" & 4 x 1/8", these................

http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/productdetails.asp?ID=164&subcatID=102

http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/productdetails.asp?ID=169&subcatID=102

Yours if you want them PM sent.

Richard

 

[g4ghb]

Are they not for cutting slots for thonging mate? - pricking irons normally have points don't they? - then again if they do the job........

 

[Black Sheep]

Are they not for cutting slots for thonging mate? - pricking irons normally have points don't they? - then again if they do the job........

TBH I've not used them I always use an awl to make my hole hence the fact they've been sat in my tool box. They do have points and cut an angled hole like an awl.

 

[Black Sheep]

After G4ghb's comments I had to try them for myself.................

1/8"

3/32"

hole made in 3mm veg tan.

Richard

 

[g4ghb]

works but not great is it? Is an interesting look though.....

Looking at your ling again it says buckstitch chisel, I guess buckstitch is another name for thonging - kinda like this stunning sheath

 

[g4ghb]

If Gill does not want them, and I stress Gill has first dibs as the offer was made to him and I will not tread ion his toes, and you haven't decided to keep them yourself I'd be interesting in trading with you

 

[decorum]

I guess buckstitch is another name for thonging

Buckstitch is indeed a type of stitching which uses thong/lace.


The links look like thonging chisels and Black Sheep's pics look like they've been made with ... thonging chisels .

Craftool do make Pricking Irons - but call them 'Craftool Diamond Hole Punches'. They're available as a single prong and in two different four prong versions (tines either 1/8" or 3/32" apart).
I use the 1/8" version - they work well, but be prepared to check and realign the tines as you're going when using on thicker leathers.

 

[Black Sheep]

works but not great is it? Is an interesting look though.....

Looking at your ling again it says buckstitch chisel, I guess buckstitch is another name for thonging - kinda like this stunning sheath

...............Join the queue

I've had two other folks pm with the same offer.

Richard

 

[Black Sheep]

...............Join the queue

I've had two other folks pm with the same offer.

Richard

All gone know....

Richard