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Description
DIAMOND POINT LEATHER STITCHING CHISEL
These stitching chisels are used to mark the interval of stitching points on leather to achieve beautiful, regular saddle stitches. The mark made is diamond-shaped (diamond point).
The spacing between each point is 5 mm. Ideal for large leather goods.
This range of high-quality tools, manufactured in Japan, has a remarkable finish, making it an extremely pleasant tool to use.
Tool dimensions :
| Number of prongs | Total width of tools |
| 1 | 3.6 mm |
| 2 | 8.2 mm |
| 3 | 13.1 mm |
| 4 | 18.5 mm |
| 6 | 28.6 mm |
| 7 | 33.8 mm |
Length: 110 mm
Blade thickness: 1.4 mm
Instructions for use :
- Use an ERTALON board, a vinyl board or a self-healing mat as a cutting surface.
- Your chisel must be perfectly vertical when striking.
- Strike with a wooden or polymer mallet; it should be heavy enough for precise and less tiring cutting. Do not use a steel hammer. With one strike of the mallet, you mark several holes in the leather to make your stitches. You can also completely pierce thin leathers (max. 1mm).
- When marking thick leathers, do not hesitate to apply a thin layer of beeswax to the prongs to facilitate gliding and avoid damaging the chisel.
Hardened steel blade. - When marking thick leathers, do not hesitate to apply a thin layer of beeswax to the prongs to facilitate gliding and avoid damaging the chisel.
Very high wear resistance.
Sold individually
Made in Japan
Which spacing should I choose for my creation?
The spacing is the distance between two points: it should be chosen according to the item you wish to create (aesthetic choice).
Different combinations of spacing / thread diameter give different aesthetic results: it's up to you to choose!
Indicative table:
| Leather item | Total leather thickness | Spacing | Thread diameter |
| Small item (e.g., bookbinding, small leather goods) | Max. 2.5 mm | 2.5 to 3.38 mm | 0.30 to 0.53 mm |
| Medium item (e.g., leather goods) | Max. 4 mm | 3.38 to 3.85 mm | 0.54 to 0.70 mm |
| Large item (e.g., furniture, saddlery, luggage) | Max. 7 mm | 4 to 6.75 mm | 0.76 to 1.30 mm |
Spec Sheet or Guide/Tutorial
Before using the product, we advise you to read the safety data sheet, the instructions for use, the blog article (guide or tutorial) or the technical sheet.
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