battlemunky

Thanks for the responses everybody. Not only good advice but some good discussion in general. I have several different types of chisels, / and |, along with both round awl and diamond awl, and a dremel and bit but I pretty much left that behind opting for chisels and awls. I guess I need to keep on practicing, slow down, and be patient with all the methods. I also have the overstitch wheel too which I use to mainly set my spacing evenly.

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Thanks for the advice gentlemen. Do you glue it before you make holes or do you make holes then glue it and hope everything lines up? I can make stuff work but I want to make stuff that works and is as near perfect as possible.

I've been messing with leather for a year or so as I have time. This is maybe my best piece. I still get my stiching holes crooked on the blind side. Anyone have ideas how to not do that? Any criticism is welcome.

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Thanks! It's good to have this resource.

I watched Ian Atkinson's video on how to finish saddle stitches and he kinda just trims it and melts it if synthetic and leaves it as is if natural.... Here is the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6uGMmoVOXg&feature=em-subs_digest

I have this question too. I have managed to hide a few with some clever knotting but most of the time I have a definite end showing. Is there a way to consistently finish a saddle stitch?

Hello everyone. I've been working leather for the last two years or so. I have mainly made sheaths and simple minimalist wallets and some key chains and watchbands. Looking forward to learning from the wealth of info y'all have here. Thanks!