Carving Grooves For Art Work

[Boriqua]

I have drawings from over the years that I wanted to put into leather. I have been thinking for months how I could do it. A v groove wont work but today I found what I have been wanting to do. so my question is how can I make the straight engraved lines that you see on this holster? Any help would save my sanity

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[glockanator]

Looks like that was made with a stitch groover

[Cyberthrasher]

A standard stitch groover won't be able to get into the piece that far, but will work on the edges.

There's a freehand groover that's made to be used anywhere

http://springfieldleather.com/29224/Groover%2CFreehand/

and this one, which I've used, but it takes some practice to get used to. It's adjustable for different depths though.

http://springfieldleather.com/16683/Gouge%2CAdjustable%2CU%2C3-32%22/

another image that shows the business end of it. Basically that collar adjusts in and out exposing more or less of the blade.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craft-Sha-Round-Leathercraft-U-Gouge-Leather-Creaser-Groover-Tool-/110913242886

[aguilerag]

I have the freehand groover and like it. Couldnt you use an adjustable V-gouge? I have an older one that my grandfather used way back in the day. The one I have kind of looks like a sanding block. I know those are used to make folds but couldnt it be adjusted to do what you want?

[PutnamLeather]

There's really no reason not to try on scrap leather, and if you like the look you can stick with it but it will look a lot different than the stiching groover. I've got the one from tandy that has a removable guid so it can become freehand.

[lightingale]

I've used a v-shaped woodcarving tool to get the same effect in the past. It's easier to see what you're doing than the Tandy v-gouge. You need to have a steady hand and use a ruler on straight lines, but it's a very versatile tool.