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How Do I Sew A Single Stitch And End It For Watch Straps.
Tugadude replied to jinteddy7's topic in How Do I Do That?
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Very well executed. I also like doing color contrasts. The black panels are very striking. Texture and color variation adds interest. Would love to see the inside. Based upon the stitching on the gussets I expect you used a couple of dividers. Any pockets interior?
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Agree with Bigfoote, but to each his own. The slanted stitch looks like a traditional saddle stitch, I'd be proud of it.
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I would try various knives before a rotary tool, but that's me. Skiving isn't easy. It is an acquired skill and takes time to master. I skive all of the time and still struggle on some leathers. BTW, that is another factor. Some leather is notoriously difficult to skive.
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Where are you located? Is there a Tandy or other company nearby? If so, they often have classes. Also, lots of good info in the forums for beginners. The sub-forum is called 'Getting Started'. Search and see what appeals to you. And ask questions whether you think they are stupid or not. I assure you they've been asked before!
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Why not just use a large drill bit? Epoxy it in place.
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Flatbed attachment around $135.00
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I see a lot of good work there, good job. Improvement comes with time and repetition. Make sure you seal the surface so sweating glasses don't ruin your hard work.
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Just playin' with my laser.
Tugadude replied to Wedgetail's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Very cool! He better not lose this one! -
Oilies???.......and oil tanned leather.
Tugadude replied to bikermutt07's topic in All About Leather
Oilies, or oily leather is leather that has been tanned (frequently chrome) and then treated with oil to soften and add water resistance. It is used in hiking boots, camping gear and man bags. Can often show a pull-up characteristic and is generally firm. Would be a great choice for a leather backpack for example. -
Leather terminology for begginers.
Tugadude replied to ultimatemcnab's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
In addition to the great suggestions above, you might just spend a bit of time on Tandy and/or Springfield Leather Co.'s websites. Everything is categorized and described and there are pictures of the tools and such. -
Guessing you are looking at Metropolitan. Their listing says the pigskin is partially vegetable tanned. I would assume it will burnish up well. There were two comments on the product(s) and one person says it burnishes well. Doubt the finishing will make a huge difference and they both start out with the same tanning process. Did you try asking the supplier? Maybe you can get a small sample of each.
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Springfield certainly sells some high quality leathers
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Talk with Springfield leather. Offer to send the photos that you shared here. Talk to the owner, Kevin. Something tells me those are chrome tanned and dry-milled. Kevin is very friendly.
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And unfortunately a custom leather company...
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Found online...
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Maybe have the K look like a brand or barbed wire?
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Easy enough to reverse engineer. Get some card stock and start folding. But add your own touches to make it your own.
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This has been covered a couple times on the forum. You can search for it. One example... Need Help!Plastic For Id Pocket? KelseyR89 posted a topic in How Do I Do That?
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I borrowed this pic off of the web. Tells the story pretty well.
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Actually pricking wheels do help with the angle. They are angled tines and when you use them, they leave distinctly angled impressions in the leather.
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Many of us don't groove stitching lines on wallets. Personally, I like minimalist wallets and go for the thinnest leather I can get away with. Kangaroo and goat are good and strong even in 1.5 to 2 oz. and make good interiors. I try to stay with 3/4 oz. for the exterior. I don't tool so don't need extra thickness.
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Nicely done. You can do coins that way too. With the coins you can have windows on both sides if the coin is interesting on both sides.
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Ian's video... https://youtu.be/zyTg_hfpNUM
