Just a quick note. The barrel portion of the grommet is placed on the "right" side of the leather (or fabric), since this gives a more finished look. Thanks for the product review of the Osborne tool. I've used the big press style in the shop, but wanted to get something less expensive for use at home.
The missus says I'm not allowed to watch your videos anymore, because I'll only end up buying leatherworking tools. Which is a rather nice compliment :)
Seems to be a nice quality tool, really did what it was suppose to do, That is all we expect of it anyway. Very good and nice looking job, and like you said, it will last! Thanks again, Take care.
Harry, I love your films. Do you have some idea where one can procure a setter for installing the Sam Browne buttons? Tandy sells the buttons but shows no tool for setting them. Anvils they have, but how does one force the button against the anvil without destroying the little bugger by banging away at it with a ball peen hammer?
Hi Joe, I have always used screw in Sam Browne studs....however the Tandy anvil seems to be a tiny...and very cheap...donut of metal, so I guess one needs that to protect the stud head when hitting it???? That seems to be the consensus on leatherworker net. It will be interesting to see if anyone here can advise further. Rgds Harry
bud moore I think they are very good and can even support hammers....though I would not risk those if falling damaged something beneath....I recently bought two more sets of these magnetic strips as I find them that good!
Nice vid Harry. Just a little heads up after each use put a light coat of oil on it. Most of my leather tools are C.S. Osborne and are indeed a quality tool with quality steel.
Mr. Harry Rogers, can you answer a question? What do you think of Osborn tools? We're in desparate need of a skiving tool, and see an Osborn skiver for around $40us. The only experience with Osborn that I've had have been some horrible egg eyed harness needles that are very hard to pull through vegtanned leather. Anyway, your opinion? Can you recommend a skiving knife. We do a little bit of everything from shoes/boots to hand bags, sheaths, holsters belts, and even props for cosplayers. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Bushcraft Beats hi they have a good reputation....I have their grommet tool and a couple of their edge bevellers and marking wheels and they are very good. Skiving wise I like the cheap tin shivers with disposable blades...most unusual I know but they suit me ...despite being an excellent hand tool sharpener!
I just can't get a consistent even skive with the safety bevelers. I work for ever taking bits away, shagging up my leather, but never achieve that perfect ramp from thick to a feathered edge. It could just be skill, or a bad safety skiver/tin shiver that I've got, but I really think I should try another approach. I've been thinking about those flat skivers that are just a flat blade with no handle, sharpened to a chisel point, they seem the most effective to me... then again, I'm thinking a head/round knife might be the trick. Open to suggestions there, perhaps an Osborne! Haha, thanks for the response Harry!
Thank you for the info, sounds perfect for my needs. I should really make a new vid I have come along way since then, it turned out pretty well considering. Thanks again.
What hammer do you use and what surface do you think is best as they have hickory, leather, polyethylene, abs, brass, rubber, etc? I would suppose you would want one that isn't steel, but doesn't recoil. I'm going through two layers of jute which is a bear to cut.
devilhide_leather Hi - Its a cheap Toolzone one - I think it cost around £35 on Amazon and I think its a 24lb type for body forming only - i.e. its not a hardened and tempered blacksmiths anvil, just an anvil shaped object, but seriously great for leather work. I love your wolf axe cover - great work.
Excellent video and the end result is pretty impressive. Have you ever tried fitting grommets to shoes for the laces. I do not know if this would work for shoes? Thanks
Hi Harry Just watched your video and wanted to ask you where you bought this particular Osborne tool from? I have purchased cheap tool in the past and they have been ok but you said this was a good quality tool! I need quality for my products that I sell! Thanks
I am DIYing keychains and am adhering two pieces of leather back to back. I need an eyelet with a longer barrel than 3/16" but am having difficulty finding some. Leather crafting is all new to me so forgive my ignorance. Can anyone help me?
not many people would worry about waht their customers would think of their product 3-4 years down the line nowadays, i guess that sets you apart from modern industry! Pride in your own work is not really common anymore...
I'm sold on Osborne Die Tool. Thanks for sharing.
The most helpful video I've seen on metal grommets! Thank you!
Just a quick note. The barrel portion of the grommet is placed on the "right" side of the leather (or fabric), since this gives a more finished look. Thanks for the product review of the Osborne tool. I've used the big press style in the shop, but wanted to get something less expensive for use at home.
Kevin Johnson Thanks Kevin - good point!
The missus says I'm not allowed to watch your videos anymore, because I'll only end up buying leatherworking tools. Which is a rather nice compliment :)
Love this tutorial! Easy to follow.
Seems to be a nice quality tool, really did what it was suppose to do, That is all we expect of it anyway. Very good and nice looking job, and like you said, it will last! Thanks again, Take care.
Great demonstration as always Harry, a reminder of why its good to spend those few extra pounds and buy better quality ~Peace~
Harry Rogers, you are the hero of the day..LOL
This tutorial helped me out a lot!!! Thanks sooooooo much! greetings from the Netherlands ;-)
+AnneMary Westera, MaryAsinger Thats great .....I like being a hero even if only for a day!!!Thanks AnneMary
Enjoy all your videos. Thanks
I've found that professional rolled rimmed grommet dies can be found used for decently cheaped, got my half inch for ~20 USD
Thanks for posting ‘how to’. I’ve just bought one of the midget sets for 00 eyelets and the instructions were lacking instruction.
Harry, I love your films. Do you have some idea where one can procure a setter for installing the Sam Browne buttons? Tandy sells the buttons but shows no tool for setting them. Anvils they have, but how does one force the button against the anvil without destroying the little bugger by banging away at it with a ball peen hammer?
Hi Joe, I have always used screw in Sam Browne studs....however the Tandy anvil seems to be a tiny...and very cheap...donut of metal, so I guess one needs that to protect the stud head when hitting it???? That seems to be the consensus on leatherworker net. It will be interesting to see if anyone here can advise further. Rgds Harry
i see you use those magnetic strips for tool holders do you like how that works do they fall off easy great video
bud moore I think they are very good and can even support hammers....though I would not risk those if falling damaged something beneath....I recently bought two more sets of these magnetic strips as I find them that good!
did you rip up the instructions on the back of the packet in your excitment at the new toy?
voodooalpaca yes.......but I did actually read them first as I thought I had better be a grown up person as I was on camera!
Nice vid Harry. Just a little heads up after each use put a light coat of oil on it. Most of my leather tools are C.S. Osborne and are indeed a quality tool with quality steel.
sinpac6161 Thanks - a good tip as I was surprised how 'rusty' mine got with little use - still a good steel to rust finely!
Right on Harry. :)
amazon link in notes would be recommended.
Mr. Harry Rogers, can you answer a question? What do you think of Osborn tools? We're in desparate need of a skiving tool, and see an Osborn skiver for around $40us. The only experience with Osborn that I've had have been some horrible egg eyed harness needles that are very hard to pull through vegtanned leather. Anyway, your opinion? Can you recommend a skiving knife. We do a little bit of everything from shoes/boots to hand bags, sheaths, holsters belts, and even props for cosplayers. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Bushcraft Beats hi they have a good reputation....I have their grommet tool and a couple of their edge bevellers and marking wheels and they are very good. Skiving wise I like the cheap tin shivers with disposable blades...most unusual I know but they suit me ...despite being an excellent hand tool sharpener!
I just can't get a consistent even skive with the safety bevelers. I work for ever taking bits away, shagging up my leather, but never achieve that perfect ramp from thick to a feathered edge. It could just be skill, or a bad safety skiver/tin shiver that I've got, but I really think I should try another approach. I've been thinking about those flat skivers that are just a flat blade with no handle, sharpened to a chisel point, they seem the most effective to me... then again, I'm thinking a head/round knife might be the trick. Open to suggestions there, perhaps an Osborne! Haha, thanks for the response Harry!
Thank you for the info, sounds perfect for my needs. I should really make a new vid I have come along way since then, it turned out pretty well considering. Thanks again.
Did you ever try the Osborne grommets with a press? Do they work ok? Looks like the presses can be had for pretty cheap (£30) on Amazon.
I have only used them with this tool and they are very good.
@@harryrogers ok thanks, was just looking for a quicker method to use the high quality grommets but with a press.
I wonder if you could case harden the striker and anvil?
Frank B Hi Frank - I don't know what the carbon content is ...but I suspect it might be possible....they do sell a hardened version for a lot more!
What hammer do you use and what surface do you think is best as they have hickory, leather, polyethylene, abs, brass, rubber, etc? I would suppose you would want one that isn't steel, but doesn't recoil. I'm going through two layers of jute which is a bear to cut.
I use a nylon hammer for hitting tools.
Hi Harry great vid. Just wondering what anvil you have looks like just the job. Atb Argo
devilhide_leather Hi - Its a cheap Toolzone one - I think it cost around £35 on Amazon and I think its a 24lb type for body forming only - i.e. its not a hardened and tempered blacksmiths anvil, just an anvil shaped object, but seriously great for leather work. I love your wolf axe cover - great work.
Excellent video and the end result is pretty impressive.
Have you ever tried fitting grommets to shoes for the laces. I do not know if this would work for shoes?
Thanks
icespeckledhens Hi - You can buy eyelet pliers to do eyelets for shoes....not certain if thats what you meant?
Hi Harry Just watched your video and wanted to ask you where you bought this particular Osborne tool from? I have purchased cheap tool in the past and they have been ok but you said this was a good quality tool! I need quality for my products that I sell! Thanks
Hi I think I got this from H W Webber....otherwise it was Handtools UK...but I think the former.
@@harryrogers Thanks Harry I will check them out.
I am DIYing keychains and am adhering two pieces of leather back to back. I need an eyelet with a longer barrel than 3/16" but am having difficulty finding some. Leather crafting is all new to me so forgive my ignorance. Can anyone help me?
Try looking on Ebay UK for "tube rivets"
100 Tube Rivets Mini Eyelets Leather craft Print Paper Scrapbook Card making 8mm
hello Can u just tell how does it weight in KG??
Great job Harry Thanks
An excellent tool review, i enjoyed this....
Please, grommet sice and model number? grazie
not many people would worry about waht their customers would think of their product 3-4 years down the line nowadays, i guess that sets you apart from modern industry!
Pride in your own work is not really common anymore...
muh1h1 Thanks that sums my approach very well
Riveting video! .... :)