Has anyone tried the edge glider?

[Beehive]

Here's what Horween looks like burnished. Tokonole and wax. It just won't get as shiny as veg tanned. 

 

[Beehive]

Here's more Horween caviler, 3-4oz lining a billet. Burnished together. Waiting to be stitched.

It can be done.

 

 

[SUP]

Chrome tanned leather cannot be burnished like Veg tanned leather, to a gorgeous, homogenous shine but it can be burnished to a point where it does not look like  a raw, unfinished edge. 

[Beehive]

12 minutes ago, SUP said:

Chrome tanned leather cannot be burnished like Veg tanned leather, to a gorgeous, homogenous shine but it can be burnished to a point where it does not look like  a raw, unfinished edge. 

 

True and I agree. I treat the edge as if I'm painting it. But using Tokonole instead. Apply, buff, apply, buff. Until the chrome has absorbed enough edge compound to, 'look' burnished. We're talking at least 5-8 coats. Working it in and up. Same as edge paint with the last coating being white wax. 

I've experimented melting beeswax into the edges also. But I suggest Tokonole first. 

[SUP]

Yes, I do the same.  I use plain Tokonole. Sometimes I dilute it a little so that the original color of the leather is visible. 

Edited February 3, 2025 by SUP

[SUP]

I used the edge glider on some thin chrome tanned leather and it is easy to work with. It is difficult to actually see the result on such thin leather but it looks more finished than the part still to be done. The edge glider is surprisingly easy to work with and the small size actually helps. A larger tool would have been unwieldy to use on thin leather. For anyone using thin leather frequently, this might be something to consider. In fact, I see that you get the same edge for thicker leathers as well. You can select which you need. So it is not just for thin leathers.

I sound like I am advertising this but I am not.😄 I have nothing to do with this product.

Edited May 1, 2025 by SUP

[AEBL]

It looks like a  very nice tool. Is there something special about what it is made of - or can I just use a chainsaw file and a block of scrap hardwood to make one?

[Ferg]

 

28 minutes ago, AEBL said:

It looks like a  very nice tool. Is there something special about what it is made of - or can I just use a chainsaw file and a block of scrap hardwood to make one?

That's funny. I needed your response to that post after a not too great past week!

[fredk]

42 minutes ago, AEBL said:

. . . Is there something special about what it is made of - or can I just use a chainsaw file and a block of scrap hardwood to make one?

As far as I can see; nothing really special about the material. Any hardwood, brass, plastic or nylon type material would do. Anything that can be filed real smooth.

The pre-made ones are really for folk who have no d.i.y ability and those who like to buy nicely made gadgets

[SUP]

54 minutes ago, fredk said:

The pre-made ones are really for folk who have no d.i.y ability and those who like to buy nicely made gadgets

Very true. 😄 Also don't have the interest in making things that can be bought easily. Judicious use of whatever time I have remaining in this world. 

54 minutes ago, fredk said:

Any hardwood, brass, plastic or nylon type material would do. Anything that can be filed real smooth.

That is true too. 

 

Edited May 3, 2025 by SUP