gmace99 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Thought this might be of use to some people. I did this video showing how to do a English point on a one inch and a one and a half inch belt using my round knife https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5GqItjXtRI Edited July 17, 2015 by gmace99 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simontuntelder Report post Posted July 17, 2015 If you use a divider to make a small line to guide you, that gives a bit more of precision. At least for people such as myself who haven't used that method for years and years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Verlane showed me that years ago, haven't used a strap end punch since. Round knife has to be bleeding sharp for that method to work well. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmace99 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 As a piece work saddle maker, I learnt to use as little tools as you can. Picking up dividers would mean another job therefor using up money time. I have not cut a point in years. As a saddle maker it is not something I would do. I thought it would help some people. The dividers are also a good idea for people to help practice. I have been a professional leather worker for 30 years and have decided to retire at 55. In my retirement I have started a saddle school and hope to do some more videos to help people to learn more about leatherwork . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted July 18, 2015 If you could come up with a really good set of English Saddle Making and Repair Videos in high definition, they would sell easily. I wish you good luck with it. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmace99 Report post Posted July 18, 2015 Art That is my project for this winter. I started doing a video years ago and writen notes to go with it. Then business got busy I ended up running 4 Businesses and could not find the time to complete the video. The old video I have been putting on youtube. The quality is not great but it should be of help to some people. Posting them gave me a chance to learn that I should go into more detail on my new Dvd. My aim is to do lots of recording in more detail and in time do follow up Dvd's showing how to do things like a inset seats and a mono flap style saddles. The hard bit for me is finding a camcorder to record with. I know nothing about them and don't want to spend stupid money for something that will never be used again after I do this Dvd. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavenAus Report post Posted July 18, 2015 Thank you for this, very informative I'm going to try it in the morning I think! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted July 18, 2015 I have one English point chisel I bought from weaver when I made 30 GPS trackin g collars. Great tool that saved me a lot of time. However, they are very expensive, and I can't justify buying one for all the different size straps I make. The method you demonstrated is awesome, thanks so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmace99 Report post Posted July 19, 2015 I have four different size chisels but been lazy I just pick up my round knife unless I am doing several. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve75 Report post Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks for sharing that video. Learning techniques like this one allows us to have the money available to buy more leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted August 1, 2015 I like a #11 x-acto blade. Quick cutting, perpendicular cuts (no angled edges), cheap (50¢), and no sharpening (pitch it and replace it every 5th or 6th strap). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
