colbyj Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Can someone please tell me what they use to buckstitch..... what type of needle, punch, etc. I'm wanting to buckstitch belts so Im just wanting to know where to get these things as well. Thanks so much for the help in advance colby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted March 1, 2012 Can someone please tell me what they use to buckstitch..... what type of needle, punch, etc. I'm wanting to buckstitch belts so Im just wanting to know where to get these things as well. Thanks so much for the help in advance colby Hi Colby. I would recommend the book "How to BuckStitch" by Al Stohlman. You can buy the book at Tandy or off of Amazon, or purchase a digital download from the Tandy Leathercraft Library (it's even on sale). http://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/p-1137-how-to-buckstitch-by-al-stohlman.aspx The book explains how to buckstitch, punch the slits, how the lace should look, and how to splice if the lace is too short or breaks. There are lots of diagrams that clarify the instructions, and a few patterns in the book as a bonus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted March 2, 2012 Can someone please tell me what they use to buckstitch..... what type of needle, punch, etc. I'm wanting to buckstitch belts so Im just wanting to know where to get these things as well. Thanks so much for the help in advance colby Hi Colby: I have a 1973 copy of ABC's of Leather Work. In it, it has a section on buckstitching. 1. You'll need a locking lacing needle. like this. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/1190-00.aspx or this. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/1193-02.aspx 2. It says size #1 punch which is about 3/16" apart. (of course this all depends on the project and the size of lace you intend to use.) 3. Leather lace small or large enough to fit your punched holes. Measured 1.5 times the total stitch length. I got a purse kit off of ebay that was missing the lace... it was larger stuff, so I used leather boot lace. Worked out ok. I hope this helps. Sylvia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
