stef73433 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 When I poked the two holes through from bottom,I poked my awl through at the wrong angle and cut too much leather off the back of the fork. How can I fix this to avoid an unsightly mess? Should I just cut all the leather off above the hole and blend the edges? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrington Report post Posted June 13, 2013 I would just go on from here, cover my fork like it was never a mistake. I really don't see a major problem from your pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef73433 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 If you look carefully at first pic, you will notice a dark area just over the hand hole.that is down to the tree, then above it, is that little leather ridge, which is where I am worried about an unsightly mark showing. Still ok? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrington Report post Posted June 13, 2013 I don't think you'll see anything show through your fork cover, unless it is really thin. I assume you are using at least 10-12 oz leather, even cased heavily, I don't think you will see any ridge show through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stef73433 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 Ok, perfect.I'm using 12 oz, so should be ok! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
