KGV Report post Posted February 27, 2014 Hi all, I'm looking to get a custom die cut or two made. I don't know if there are any that you can press into the leather by hand but that would be preferable. I'm going to be producing roughly one hundred of the same item and need every piece to be exact. If anyone knows where I can get custom die cuts done that don't need a machine to cut the leather please post or PM me. Thank you!!!! - Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCPhotog Report post Posted February 27, 2014 A press knife (what's used in the machines) would probably work, even with just a hammer. Maybe put a board on the back? I've never used one but I've thought about it. The only US place I know that does custom press knives is these guys : http://www.caknife.com/press-knives-blades.aspx No idea on prices though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Chee Report post Posted February 28, 2014 You can also get the dies made and have a company click them out for you. Weaver does that. Andrew Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertmeco Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Hi all, I'm looking to get a custom die cut or two made. I don't know if there are any that you can press into the leather by hand but that would be preferable. I'm going to be producing roughly one hundred of the same item and need every piece to be exact. If anyone knows where I can get custom die cuts done that don't need a machine to cut the leather please post or PM me. Thank you!!!! - Kevin Texas custom dies is the place to go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cem Report post Posted February 28, 2014 What size and thickness of leather are you wanting to die cut, I had Texas custom dies make me some mallet punches the biggest one is 6.8 inches long by 2.8 inches wide I can comfortably cut up to 4oz thick with it, it might be able to do a bit more but I don't have the strength for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KGV Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Thank you for the help everyone, I've gotten quotes from a few companies and will probably go with a mallet die. Cem -- I'll be cutting 4-5 oz. leather, nothing bigger, a mallet die seems to be the economical solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites