Quote Originally Posted by Will46r View Post
Stitching pony.... very useful, did you set the jaws so they were chest height when sitting? Cover the jaws with leather. Strop your awl, the strop it more... when hou think it's perfectly polished, strop it again. I have a vise I set my stitching pony in. If you need advise feel free to ask here or pm me. Harbor freight usually has a set of leather working tools like a v groover, and adnustable stitching groover.
I set them up around chest height, just where I felt like my hands were most comfortable for working. I'll cover them with leather tomorrow, and make sure the awl is sharp and shiny. I've read about using a little beeswax on it too, to help it slide through.

I picked up a groover and overstitch wheel too - Tandy Leather was having a sale on the kit and I couldn't help myself. Came with 3 spools of waxed thread and needles too. If I run into trouble or have any questions I'll be sure to ask, thanks for offering.