Colter Report post Posted November 30, 2009 Wasn't really sure which category this went under, so i went for the obvious. I've been having problems with my edges fraying, belts being the worst. My first Method i learned was wetting them, running a block of wax against it, and using an old wooden burnishing wheel set on a motor, taught to me by a guy whose been working with leather for 50 years, the edges frayed with just one run through the belt loops. flipping through this site i found something about wetting the edges, then using a piece of canvas cloth rubbed in saddlesoap(i was using Kiwi brand i think) and running it back and forth, it held up for a week then went back to tearing away. what are the process' Everyone else uses? Any Tips or help is greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted November 30, 2009 See if this helps you out! http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18101 Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colter Report post Posted December 1, 2009 ..Ohh, that is the Article i looked over.. apparently there were more steps and my computer didn't load those up, thank you very much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted December 26, 2009 I use water and handle of swiss army knife, lots of elbow grease Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hivemind Report post Posted December 26, 2009 I use spit and a plastic burnishing wheel. My understanding is that the enzymes in your spit break down the leather a bit and make it so that the heat and friction of the wheel gets it nice and smooth and shiny. I have a couple cakes of cobbler's wax I use too, but only on stuff that's not going to be worn, because it always rubs off a little. I save that for the stuff I feel lazy on, because spit and the wheel takes a lot of elbow grease - but it comes out nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazznow Report post Posted December 26, 2009 anyone use gum tragacanth? How are the results? I read in a book, that bone glue will work, too. I tried it, but had the problem, that i was not able to put it on the edge only. So i ruined my whole piece. After that desaster, i did not finish my edges in any way for a long time, which was ok, as long as i wanted for most of my pieces a rustic, old, used style. But know i want to improve my edges and make them look proffessional (as far as it is possible for an non-professional like me^^). So i would be glad about more feedback on the different methods. Thank u Jazznow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spence Report post Posted December 26, 2009 Gum trag is one of the preferred methods, for sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
