markush Report post Posted February 18, 2012 I've been using a grover to cut my stitch lines but when it come to a tight radius turn it sometimes gets ugly/choppy. I've tried a modeling tool to free hand crease a stitch line and it seems easier to to keep the tight turns looking good. I see the Tandy Pro stitching grover set has both the grover blade plus a modeling spoon that i think can be used on it's edge to crease the stitch lines. If there a disadvantage to creasing in the stitch lines as opposed to cutting them with a groover? Here's the Tandy tool http://www.tandyleat...e/88081-00.aspx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabloz Report post Posted February 18, 2012 According to Bob Beard, an indentation for stitching (crease) done when the leather is wet results in a stronger stitch since the leather under the thread is compressed instead of removing a layer of the epidermis. It also make for a cleaner looking stitch line after dye, stain or antique. PZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdabeetle Report post Posted February 18, 2012 I agree with pabloz, but if what you are grooving doesn't encounter any stress that would rip the stitching out, there's nothing wrong with using a groover. Also, if the groover is not performing well, it may just need sharpening. It doesn't take much to get a dull groover blade sharp, but it is easy to ruin the tool if you don't do it properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
