Des804 Posted March 8, 2009 Author Report Posted March 8, 2009 so I fold it on the grain side and use the edger on the fold like I would be using it on the edge of the leather. Quote
RandyScott Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 Yes... Practice on some scrap, use different size edgers (if you have more than one) to see the effect, vary the depth of the cut, etc.. Quote Complacency Kills
Des804 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Report Posted March 9, 2009 (edited) Only Have the one edger at the moment. So a Bone Folder wont work ? Edited March 9, 2009 by Des804 Quote
RandyScott Posted March 9, 2009 Report Posted March 9, 2009 I think that you could try the bone folder (I think you intend to use the point of the folder to indent a crease in the flesh side) and see if the results meet your expectations. My concern would be the inadvertent burnishing of the grain side due to the pressure when making the crease. Get some scrap and give it a go! Do one each using the folder, the edger and the stitch groover and see which results best meet your needs. Oh, and additional thought just popped up. Are you using the Tandy/TLF 'plastic bone folder'? If so, I would suggest using sandpaper to remove the sharp mold extrusions on the folder. Start with about 220 grit and go up to about 800 or a 1000 grit to smooth and polish the tool. Now, this is probably not an issue if used on the flesh side, only on the grain side. Just a heads up for you! Quote Complacency Kills
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