Irish Pipemaker

Hi Texas Lady, Many thanks for the kind words about my work. The Irish bagpipes are very popular all over the world now no doubt because of the impact of Riverdance over the last 20 years. I have a customer in Texas and I do know there is a society of Uilleann (pronounced ill-inn) there. Thanks a million to all the folk who took time out to lend a helping hand with this little problem. All sorted now.

Brilliant....what a cool little jig. Many thanks for sharing.

hi gmace99, Scissors were the first port of call a good while ago......I am in the Northwest of Ireland but thanks a million for the contact. Best Martin

Hi Jazzman...no it isn't for lining but for covering tacks around a bellows.....a picture paints a 1000 words as they say and I'll take a few pics when back in the shop tomorrow....in the meantime here is a link to my site so you can see what I do.....www.martinpreshaw.com

Hi the kid77, You are a star....I'd never have thought of that. I am in Ireland about 6 hours ahead of the States so I'll try that out fist thing am and get back to you. Thanks a million.

Hi the kid77, Thanks a million for the reply. You spotted the problem right away. I do have a straight edge set at the width and my two kids standing on it but the leather still moves when making the cut with a rotary cutter .....I am also attempting to make the cuts at about 12mm (1/2") at a time but the leather refuses to co-operate....FRUSTRATING!!!!!!!!! Any other pointers you have will be very welcome. Best

Hi Thor, Thanks for the reply. I do not know about leatherwork but have been looking at this for a few weeks now and a strap cutter seems to work fine on belt thick leather but not so good on very thin leather (22 gauge in engineering terms). I have not heard of a draw gauge, van you suggest a link/ many thanks Martin

Hi folks.....I need to cut 12mm wide strips 500mm long in 0.5mm thick leather. Any help and guidance with respect to tools and technique will be very welcome. Many thanks in advance.

Hi folks.....I need to cut 12mm wide strips 500mm long in 0.5mm thick leather. Any help and guidance with respect to tools and technique will be very welcome. Many thanks in advance.