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paleathercrft

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I'm a newbie when it comes to working with leather, so any input would be greatly appreciated. I wanted to start making some gear for my dog like leads, collars, and harnessesetc. and decided to make a leash first. I have a few leads that I have taken apart, so I know how the braiding is done, The question I have is what is the best way to make the slits? I was using a utility knife, but they are coming out crooked and don't look very professional. The leather I'm using is 5/8" wide so it's hard to use the straight edge and knife at the same time.

This is the type of leash I'm looking to produce.

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Hi... You might try a chisel. I think it's one of the easiest way to make slits that are straight and correct. You can actually buy 1/4 or 1/2 inch ones, but anything longer than that, you might have to make. I've even adapted wood chisels to do that. Hope it helps...

Kevin Hopkins

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Did you buy the leather already cut into strips? Because it might be easier to cut the slits and then cut the long strip.

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use a spade bit. If the leather is a 1/2" wide use a 1/2" bit if it's 5/8" wide use a 5/8" bit and so on. Some have used wood chisels whatever works for you.

Mike

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