AHinson Report post Posted January 3, 2013 I don't have a stitching groover. I haven't seen one in any local stores. I've tried using a dremel with the engraving tool to cut a groove, but its not the best. Now, I'm using the back side of a butter knife. It works okay on the smooth side of the leather but not so good on the rough side. Anyone have any suggestions on something else to use or how to make a stitching groover? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted January 3, 2013 Stitching groover does a great job, you can order them over the web from several suppliers, many of which advertise here on the forum. Springfield Leather, Tandy, etc. all ship within the US and even overseas, I can't tell where you're located. Many of us don't have local stores, and the Web is one of the best things that has happened to making suppliers available. Stitching groovers in general aren't very expensive especially compared to many of the other tools we use in leather craft. Welcome to the forum. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 4, 2013 not so good on the rough side You'll want a gouge for that. The pro stitching groover will do both or you can buy separate tools, one for grooving and one for gouging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 4, 2013 You can also use your swivel knife, just don't cut as deep as you would for your carvings. For the straight lines use a straight edge and for the rounded areas just make sure that you hold the same offset from the edge of the leather. This is how it was done before the advent of the groover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St8LineGunsmith Report post Posted January 8, 2013 you can also use a bone creaser or a stylus to make a groove but a groover is going to do the best job. as someone else mentioned a v gouge works good on the rough side i wouldn't recommend a gouge for the smooth side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xinawesome Report post Posted January 11, 2013 I've seen people use a diamond chisel, put one prong against the edge and one draw the line... Or if you have a plastic bone folder from tandy, you can use the creaser part to draw a straight line. Or you can use a wing divider/Scratch compass. Or buy a adjustable edge creaser. Anyway, a groover would be a great choice for your tool box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
