chouinardragon Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Hi guys, I use an old CSO saddler's 6" divider to creat stitch lines but the stitch lines I make are sloppy and awful, especially on the round corners. Is it because that the angle / position I hold the divider wrong? Do you guys have any tips on using this kind of divider or any suggestions that can improve my awful stitch lines? Thank you! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghstrydr164 Report post Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Keep the angle consistent and make many light passes putting a little extra pressure on each pass, the existing grove will help guide you and the dividers, instead of trying to make one deep hard pass. Make sure the leather is properly cased, as for carving. Edited March 30, 2011 by ghstrydr164 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chouinardragon Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Thank you so much. I will try today. Chris Keep the angle consistent and make many light passes putting a little extra pressure on each pass, the existing grove will help guide you and the dividers, instead of trying to make one deep hard pass. Make sure the leather is properly cased, as for carving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted March 31, 2011 I hang one leg off the side to ride up against the side and go around corners fine in one pass. You may need to widen the legs a little if you that though and keep your stitch line where you want it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghstrydr164 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Here is an example of a holster with many groove lines accomplished with the method I described. The grooved line on the skirt is curved and goes around corners very neatly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chouinardragon Report post Posted March 31, 2011 Wow~beautiful ! I found my problem is that I can't cut the edge neat, so that I can't groove lines neat. So, I have a cutting problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ghstrydr164 Report post Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) After rough cutting edge, glue things up with barge cement and get a drum sander that you can run in your drill. Sand the edges smooth, neat and then make your stitching groove. I always glue and sand before stitching. Don't edge your edge until after making your stitching grove ( makes using the divideres easier) so allow for the edging space when making your stitching groove. Edited March 31, 2011 by ghstrydr164 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chouinardragon Report post Posted April 8, 2011 Thanks! It works very well. Chris After rough cutting edge, glue things up with barge cement and get a drum sander that you can run in your drill. Sand the edges smooth, neat and then make your stitching groove. I always glue and sand before stitching. Don't edge your edge until after making your stitching grove ( makes using the divideres easier) so allow for the edging space when making your stitching groove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
