Description
LEATHER CLAWS TAILORING PRICKING POINT
Deco cuir offers you this set of 3 precision striking claws , also called pricking.
Striking claws are used to mark the interval between stitches on the leather in order to have nice, even seams.
With a single blow of the mallet, you mark several holes in the leather to make your stitching. You can also go completely through thin leathers, but you should limit this use to soft leathers up to 1.5 mm thick. Trying to pierce thicker leathers can damage the claws.
With a single blow of the mallet, you mark several holes in the leather to make your stitching. You can also go completely through thin leathers, but you should limit this use to soft leathers up to 1.5 mm thick. Trying to pierce thicker leathers can damage the claws.
Directions for use :
- Use a self-healing mat or an ERTALON plate as a cutting support.
- Your claw must be vertical when you strike.
- Strike with a wooden or polymer mallet. Do not use a steel hammer.
Each set consists of three claws: 2, 5 and 10 teeth .
| No. | Recommended for | Center distance | Tool width 2 teeth |
Tool width 5 teeth |
Tool width 10 teeth |
| 10 |
Short article |
2.70 mm | 4.5 mm | 12.5 mm | 27 mm |
| 9 |
Short article |
3.00 mm | 5 mm | 15.5 mm | 29 mm |
| 8 |
Medium article |
3.38 mm | 6 mm | 16 mm | 33 mm |
| 7 |
Medium article |
3.85 mm | 6.5 mm | 18 mm | 37 mm |
| 6 | Great article | 4.50 mm | 7 mm | 20.5 mm | 43 mm |
| 5 | Great article | 5.40 mm | 7.5 mm | 24 mm | 51 mm |
Each point is 1.5mm wide
Total length of the tool: 9.5 cm
Hardened steel blade
Information : Also available as a 1-tooth precision striking claw (Ref. TA110).
Made in China for Deco Cuir
What center distance should I choose for my creation ?
The center distance is the distance between two points: it should be chosen according to the item you wish to create (aesthetic choice).
The different center distance/wire diameter combinations give different aesthetic results: the choice is yours!
Table given for information purposes:
| Leather item | Total thickness of leather | Center distance | Wire diameter |
| Small item (e.g. binding, 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 |
DECO CUIR, the leather work specialist
Since 2009, we have been supporting individuals and professionals.
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1st French site for leather work
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Physical store in Campbon (44)
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