Boriqua Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) I know sounds stupid maybe but ... I have never had occasion to make a long carved straight line but see work here like a chess board and I wonder how you carve a perfectly straight line. I thought holding a swivel knife against a straight edge but that can be right so any help would be appreciated. Thank you Alex Edited April 7, 2014 by Boriqua Quote
electrathon Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 You have it. A ruler, pressed down very snug, pull the knife along it. Quote
Members cgleathercraft Posted April 7, 2014 Members Report Posted April 7, 2014 Could lightly scratch a guideline and freehand it....Possible but very (and I mean very) difficult. +1 for using some form of straight edge. Quote http://www.cgleathercraft.com Member of the Iron Brigade.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted April 7, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted April 7, 2014 I like the transparent ones. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Chief31794 Posted April 7, 2014 Report Posted April 7, 2014 Ruler for me. Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members harrington Posted April 8, 2014 Members Report Posted April 8, 2014 Practice, sharp swivel knife, well cased leather, couple miles of straight lines and you'll be better. Quote
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