esantoro Posted December 4, 2007 Report Posted December 4, 2007 I hate to place an order with a leathercraft shop for just one item. Is there a good tool for scuffing up leather prior to gluing that I can readily get at most hardware stores? Thanks, ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted December 4, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted December 4, 2007 Ed have you tried a very coarse sandpaper. it has worked for me. Quote Luke
Members BigIron Posted December 4, 2007 Members Report Posted December 4, 2007 A stiff wire bristle brush also works well. I prefer the ones with the stainless steel bristles. You can find them with the welding supplies, and occasionally in the paint centers. Marc Quote
Members Romey Posted December 9, 2007 Members Report Posted December 9, 2007 Not long ago I posted the make and a picture of what your talking about. A custom saddle making friend turnd me on to it, youll not need sand paper again. Quick search should turn it up. Quote Romey Cowboy inc highcountryknives
Members Kodiak Posted December 10, 2007 Members Report Posted December 10, 2007 You might want to give my ex a call and ask her if you can rub it on her legs Quote
esantoro Posted December 10, 2007 Author Report Posted December 10, 2007 i got a wire brush from a paint store. works well for $3. I think I'll head to sears this weekend for the tool Romey wrote about. thanks, Ed Quote http://www.waldenbags.com http://www.waldenbags.etsy.com
Hilly Posted December 11, 2007 Report Posted December 11, 2007 Try an old cheese grater. Works on my knuckles. Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted December 11, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted December 11, 2007 LOL, all good answers... I just did this myself for a project I am working on... i cannot see paying $30+ for a leather rougher... I use my slanted 4 prong lace chisel/punch. it roughs up the leather nice and I get a good surface that bonds nicely.... Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members leathernut Posted December 12, 2007 Members Report Posted December 12, 2007 i use the sanding sponges from the hardware store,works great!!! Quote http://hellbentcustomseats.blogspot.com/
Contributing Member Jordan Posted December 12, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted December 12, 2007 A drywall tool that looks like a palm held grater to trim edges of the cut drywall. cost about 5 bucks might work Quote
steveb Posted December 12, 2007 Report Posted December 12, 2007 Well about 3 years ago or so, i was feeling fat and bought a real leather roughner for about $30 - after using near all manner of what is described above. The roughner is superior to all of the devices listed, hands down - its simply the right tool for the job - you still need to be careful with it, but it is a good design - i used a wire bristle brush and it damn near killed the material i was working on - it was so aggressive -it damn near jumped out of my hands, sandpaper was ok, but still not right, garnet paper worked best when glued to a board and slowly worked over the material - but it was a PITA. just buy the roughner, if you do a moducum of gluing- youll use it often, i know i do but as always - YMMV steveb Quote
Kevin King Posted December 13, 2007 Report Posted December 13, 2007 You might want to give my ex a call and ask her if you can rub it on her legs Thats funny stuff! I'm feelin you brother Quote The second kick from a jackass is of no educational value. Official Freak Fan Club President FACEBOOK kevinkingleather.com
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