Members jcuk Posted February 14 Members Report Posted February 14 Here is a couple from YouTube that maybe of use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9c5WgNV5ZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVlXsR-ucA Hope this helps JCUK Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 15 Author CFM Report Posted February 15 18 hours ago, jcuk said: Here is a couple from YouTube that maybe of use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9c5WgNV5ZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVlXsR-ucA Hope this helps JCUK Thanks for the links!! It turns out I was way overthinking it, lol. This edge is very easy, and the corners aren't as big a problem as i thought. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Digit Posted February 16 Report Posted February 16 That's basically what I meant with On 2/13/2026 at 5:13 PM, Digit said: You can also go for slightly rougher look by skiving the edges of the leather tape really thin and leaving them as-as. Except for the skiving bit :-) On 2/14/2026 at 4:14 PM, chuck123wapati said: so how much extra work for just aesthetics? Exactly my thoughts about tooling, carving, hand-dying and painting leather I just use pre-dyed chrome-tan without adornments, but with some effort put in for finishing edges. Everybody has their own preferences for aesthetics and how much time and effort they'd want to invest. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 16 Author CFM Report Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Digit said: That's basically what I meant with Except for the skiving bit 🙂 Exactly my thoughts about tooling, carving, hand-dying and painting leather I just use pre-dyed chrome-tan without adornments, but with some effort put in for finishing edges. Everybody has their own preferences for aesthetics and how much time and effort they'd want to invest. That edge will work great and provide some stiffness to the pieces. I am pretty much cutting my teeth on Chrome Tan with this project. I love to learn new things, so I like to try to add something i havent done when making my personal stuff. That way, if I do want to make to sell, I have a decent pattern and skill set for it. I sell just as many or maybe more plain leather projects as I do tooled leather, and most of my personal stuff is plain or pretty close to it lol, Now that's my story lol, really my tooling sucks so no one would buy it !!!!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
CFM tsunkasapa Posted February 17 CFM Report Posted February 17 Here is one of my black powder shooting bags. I used 'Buck-tanned' cow to bind the edges. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 17 Author CFM Report Posted February 17 4 hours ago, tsunkasapa said: Here is one of my black powder shooting bags. I used 'Buck-tanned' cow to bind the edges. I like that pinked edge. Did you do that by hand? A new possibles bag is another thing I need to make. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members DoubleKCustomLeathercraft Posted February 18 Members Report Posted February 18 I've seen leather sold in strips for these exact style of edge or tubing. If I can only recall where though. If you want to do it that way, use a 1-2oz veg tan cut to the right width to fold around. Burnish and stitch like normal at that point. Makes it simple and will add a little extra firmness to the edge. I think it would make the bag look more complete. You'll be able to manipulate the corners with veg tan a little easier by wetting it, but you may still be folding wrinkles as you glue. There's some good videos on the tube with techniques. A good binge folder is necessary to do the corners neatly.Use Feibings white glue, double stick doesn't always stick to chrome or oil tans. Skive and roll looks good when done right. But I prefer the method I mentioned above. It'll look good, and I'm my opinion is easier Or....... you could just use edge paint but that's kinda cheating imo 🤣 By the way, I typed a long answer for the skive and roll method, then saw your question. On 2/14/2026 at 8:14 AM, chuck123wapati said: I realize the purpose for canvas and that it's not really even needed with leather, so how much extra work for just aesthetics So I deleted five minutes of taking my phone's keyboard just to do it all over again with a different answer lol Quote I post most of my work on IG now. Take a look if you want to see more https://www.instagram.com/doublekcustomleather?igsh=NDI4enoyb3E2aDg1 God, hunting, fishing, chainsaws and leathercraft. Passions to live for
Members DoubleKCustomLeathercraft Posted February 18 Members Report Posted February 18 Well, I just finished reading the second page...Oops. looks like you've got the right decision already made. It'll look good Chuck. Quote I post most of my work on IG now. Take a look if you want to see more https://www.instagram.com/doublekcustomleather?igsh=NDI4enoyb3E2aDg1 God, hunting, fishing, chainsaws and leathercraft. Passions to live for
CFM tsunkasapa Posted February 18 CFM Report Posted February 18 20 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: I like that pinked edge. Did you do that by hand? A new possibles bag is another thing I need to make. No, I used one of those roller cutters. I cut the pinked edge then measure over and cut the straight. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 18 Author CFM Report Posted February 18 6 hours ago, tsunkasapa said: No, I used one of those roller cutters. I cut the pinked edge then measure over and cut the straight. Thanks for that tip!! didnt know they made roller cutters with pinking edges lol. I'm headed to Walmart. My mom had shears, I used them once .......for paper lol, Life lesson. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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