What size of needle would you use with punch 3.0 and thread 40 or 50? Thank you.

Hi Peter, do you think it’s worth adding the Teflon feet to a skiving machine. I’m looking at the ones from Mando. I’m hoping I can skive bridle a bit easier.

I just ran into this online shop https://mmcolombo.it/

@Tim Bruce they arent branded sadly.

Thank you!

hello @Danielle Cancel, to avoid any noise during any form of hammering I cast a concrete block in a tub, epoxied the top and covered that with a 5mm rhino self healing cutting matt. the sheer mass of this ensures I can work any time of day and not bother anyone, it also helps with accuracy, as there is no wobble after being struck etc.. It is very hefty monster at 65kg though. However it works great, and easy enough to make as the resin isn't necessary, it just ensured a flat surface for the rhino matt. attached is a photo that I shared on my instagram hence the writing on it cheers

Poursin’s hardware is amazing, very high quality, all brass and made in Paris. But for me personally it’s a bit too traditional, I am looking for something more contemporary. I believe they have a history in saddlery hardware.

What’s the difference between using a Vergez Blanchard number 4 and the smaller number 3 saddlers’ hammer? Does the extra inch in length and slightly heavier weight make the no.4 more suitable for handbags?

I would recommend Adece

thank you for explaining Robby! yes, i would like to think so to. but there isnt any one sharing the experience of how to sharpen them.. and in this case I am worried i might ruin my VB irons 😭

@Danielle Cancel I use a very sharp crimson hide pricking iron (they always come very sharp). I trace a guide line and then position it very firm, and just slightly push it in and goes all the way through without hammering and all that noise. That's my method of course there are consequences associated with that and that's no the right way, for example if you push to hard, then the holes get too big but to avoid that you can just mark the holes and then use an awl to go all the way through (haven't tried it).

Thank you! That's a very useful "tip" 😉 I'll make sure they're compatible.