ruthless Report post Posted November 21, 2009 If I want to taper a collar from 2" to 1.5", for example, is there a tool I can use to do it neatly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Yes....that would be a head or round knife. However it can be done easily with any sharp, narrow pointed knife. I have a couple that look like paring knives and they work just fine. Wet your leather and then use a pair of dividers to make a line which represents the taper. The taper can gradually narrow into the full width or you can use something round to mark the curve from your scribed line back to the full width....either way. If you have a strap end punch, you can place the heel of one side of the punch on your scribed line and and make the transition cut that way. Then take your knife and cut along the scribed line you made with the dividers to complete the taper. Use a strap end punch or your knife to cut the shape of the tip. Piece of cake! Hope this helps.... Bobby Edited November 22, 2009 by hidepounder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted November 22, 2009 It's always possible to make a jig for doing this too, but it's a lot of work and not worth it unless your doing it a lot... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lorrso Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Just my 2 euro cents: Usually I draw the curve/profile I need on cardboard then cut it out with scissors then mark on leather with a scratch awl then cut out with a round knife. L. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
