Members antleygd Posted June 7, 2011 Members Report Posted June 7, 2011 I know this is an often covered topic here, but how do you reckon this guy gets these edges so dark? His site just says edged with beeswax, but I've never gotten my edges to look like that with just beeswax (or ever for that matter). If you look closely, his edges are that dark even on the single layer pieces that look to be only around 4 oz thick (which is tough to do since it gets floppy). My only guess is that he's got some edging machine like the Fantastic Edge Burnisher or the Weaver one but I've never used one or even really seen good pictures of what these machines do so I'm not sure. I feel like I've got the whole stitching part down fairly well and edge finishing is my next frontier to perfect. Thoughts? His site, just for due credit: http://barrettalley....al-leather.html Recon it is the speed of the burnishing tool? Not necessary the amount of pressure but the speed of the tool could build up heat and cause a searing action. I am sure he is using some kind of wax. I would reason it would heat up and brown.... But keep in mind, I dont really know here. I am new to the edgeing process..... Quote
Members Bevan Posted June 7, 2011 Members Report Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) And I hear he's a pretty cool & good looking guy too... Excerllent bit of craftmanship spinner !! This guy is a Ledge !!! that is a small utilety shelve where I come from !!!! but i believe is not as good looking as one !!! I think he is !!! Mate Edited June 7, 2011 by Bevan Quote
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