DON'T Make a Stitching Pony, DO THIS INSTEAD (Plus a FREE GIVEAWAY) #leatherwork

If you build a stitching pony, you really could be wasting your time with all the research, parts shopping, and finally the time it takes you to build it.

I really never have been one to build something to "save money," because it often costs you so much time and frustration to build something when you can buy a moderately priced item which may only cost you a few dollars more.

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In this video I review the following 4 stitching ponies from Amazon:

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0:00 Intro
1:15 Stitching Pony #1
3:28 Stitching Pony #2
4:54 Stitching Pony #3
6:05 Stitching Pony #4

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[crzrg]

Stitching Pony - not a tool I was even contemplating yet. Thank you for vid so that I can decide what I may need later or if ever. I have a bunch of questions for you but since I have to pick one -
My Question is: What is the one tool that you shouldn't skimp on and should get the best that you can afford.
Reading some of the already asked questions, I look forward to your answer no matter the contest outcome.

[jamesOldLeatherSmith]

OLD Leather Smith here, I have been doing leather 4 over 40 years I didn't have all the fancy ones just one long board 2 hold it steady with a Wing nut 2 fasten the clamps together. There was and still is a stitching horse clamps tight by using your feet a lot more expensive but that I am a tall man I had 2 make major adjustments. Sorry 4 so loooong. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[woofs]

Hey Big Stacks, Thanks for clearing that up. I'm just getting into leather work and didn't even know what a stitching pony was. Prayers Flying from Michigan

[Majorrogerragland]

I was looking to make one, on a lark I thought what a DIY u-tube video would offer me...
And the first video I saw was yours... Bingo you are right... Time & money well saved.
I'll take your advice; I think I like the bench clamp down version.
Too bad I missed the deadline though.

[robd]

I just use a woodworkers parallel clamp. Then I hold the bottom in a vise. Tools I already own and they are useful for other projects too.

[jamesl.harvey]

Question:

What made you decide to bring humor into your demonstrations? This is what I believe really makes it worth the time to watch your videos.
Not only are you creative, and have knowledge about the craft, It's your humor that make you lovable, watchable, and entertaining all at the same time while gaining knowledge about the leather craft business.

Thanks

[Cooks-carvings]

Thanks for sharing I’m looking to buy stitching pony. My question would be what type of edger and how to close the edges.

[garyhoward]

save me a lot of time researching thanks! I just started with leather crafting I think the pony would be a very useful tool.

[tracybonham]

On the 4th design, I think the 17", that is used while sitting in a chair. Makes clamping your work easier. The cross board on the bottom goes under your knees and the angle adjustment is to move it away from your body. Nice video!

[Ray.J]

Everyone has to find what works for them. At its core, a stitching pony is just a third hand. There's third hand tools in other activities I'm into, for example a third hand tool that allows you to properly adjust cantilever brakes on bicycles. Sounds simple, but they really do make it much faster and easier.
My suggestion is to make a pony out of scrap and then use it for awhile and decide what you like or don't like about it. Make modifications and try it some more. When you dial it in and think it is close to perfect (for you!), then maybe make one with better woods and do a nice finishing job on it. My first pony was copied off of one I saw on YouTube and it cost me about $2.75, which was for the hardware to clamp it tight. The boards I already had as scrap and there's not enough fasteners to even matter. I still use it. The main modification is I took off the bolt and know and I now use a plastic C-clamp to hold it closed. Works a dream, tightens and loosens in half a second, and once you practice using it, it never gets in the way of the thread. The other thing you might consider is if you are doing a lot of belts, there are better ways to achieve that "third hand" effect. With a pony, you can manage, but you will have to keep moving the belt. There's a long clamp you can make (search for it) which is probably half the length of the belt. Helps to keep it straight for burnishing also, when you perform that step. Just some thoughts. Again, everyone has to find what works for them. Some prefer the European clam, which is similar but oh so different. Isn't it great to have options?

[KimosKreations]

I always appreciate how you show and teach. You are a master! Thank you.

[dmunoz]

Number three looked like it was the best. I like the first one because it was small, but it didn’t have a base. Great show by the way.

[InspiralJez]

Great video, me it took 30 sec to make mine, wooden bed slat cut in galf that was lying around, glues some leather at the end, trimmed, rapped some para cord around jobs a good'ern! I probley spent more time contemplating how somone can charge 300 for pony haha! Thanks again!

[scottmcintosh]

I like wood screw clamps two threaded rods with handles hardwood left and right clamps tightens tight vas a vice

[tomcross]

Thank you for the useful video, which products that you make sell the best?

[brianlawson]

Your stitching pony looks a lot better than mine, lol😂

[lucie]

Thanks for the infos! Can we use a vice by adding wood on each side instead of a stitching Pony ? It is the first time I see a stitching pony and it will be the first time I will sew by hand a bag. Thanks for your comments.

[JointerMark]

I'd made a 'protoype' pony out of scrap bits and pieces just to try out if a pony would make leather sewing easier. For me it didn't but what did make a huge difference was the pricking chisels I used. I had been using some Amazon grade chisels and was very disappointed in them. In frustration I took a punch, from the set of punches on my bench, and ground it down with my Dremel. With a bit o' beeswax my new leather chisel was punching holes like they were going out of style.

It would be interesting to get your view on the different pricking chisels available.

Have you ever dyed veg tan black and then had a kind of white haze appear on the leather surface?

[jdf]

Hey Big Stacks! Another great video my man, and I can't wait for the next one! Question: What was the first leathercrafting project that you did that REALLY got you interested in the hobby?

[jartyparty]

Great review! I think that number 3 is my favorite as well, very good construction. My question: Whats the best leathercrafting tip you have heard in your years of experience? Wonderful video!👍👌