Members Alexis Sofield Posted January 7, 2015 Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 Hey guys, this is my first post. I need your expertise. I went with a thicker leather ( 12 oz ) to make some straps and the wooded Tandy strap cutter couldnt keep up. I snapped off like 3 blades just to make 1 strap. I dont mind spending money on on nice one. Which model/brand do you guys recommend that'll mow through 12-14 oz consistently. Ive looked at the Master on Weaver leather as well as the CS OSbourn model 51.5. Thanks in advance Quote
Members Itch Posted January 7, 2015 Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 We use the Weaver Master and feel that it fits my larger hand the best .. Quote Quality leather goods www.captain-itch.com www.Tennesseeholstercompany.com
Members Alexis Sofield Posted January 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 We use the Weaver Master and feel that it fits my larger hand the best .. Thanks. Will it cut through the 12-14 oz pretty easy? Quote
Members Red Cent Posted January 7, 2015 Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Apparently the blades are snapping trying to start the cut. If so, first suggestion is to make a slight cut to start the blade, then bevel the cut so the edge will get around the corner of the strap cutter(the one against the wood). With a sharp blade should be a snap on heavy leather. This might help. I modded my strap cutter to better hold the leather square to the cutter and doesn't require every finger to cut the leather. Simple dowel rods and glue. I was very surprised how well the rods improved the cutting experience. Edited January 7, 2015 by Red Cent Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members Alexis Sofield Posted January 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 Apparently the blades are snapping trying to start the cut. If so, first suggestion is to make a slight cut to start the blade, then bevel the cut so the edge will get around the corner of the strap cutter(the one against the wood). With a sharp blade should be a snap on heavy leather. This might help. I modded my strap cutter to better hold the leather square to the cutter and doesn't require every finger to cut the leather. Simple dowel rods and glue. I was very surprised how well the rods improved the cutting experience. Thanks so much. I understand the start cut, but please explain the beveling the edge. Also, the blades snapped in the middle of my cut. Quote
Members 25b Posted January 7, 2015 Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 My plough gauge cuts 12oz like it was butter...you might want to look into getting one of those... Quote
Members Alexis Sofield Posted January 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 My plough gauge cuts 12oz like it was butter...you might want to look into getting one of those... What's the model of your plough Quote
Members 25b Posted January 7, 2015 Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 What's the model of your plough Blanchard. You might check on Bruce Johnson's page (google it)...he has them for sale from time to time. I very highly doubt you're going to snap its blade. Quote
Members Alexis Sofield Posted January 7, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 7, 2015 Blanchard. You might check on Bruce Johnson's page (google it)...he has them for sale from time to time. I very highly doubt you're going to snap its blade. Blanchard. You might check on Bruce Johnson's page (google it)...he has them for sale from time to time. I very highly doubt you're going to snap its blade. Great. I'll have to check it out. Thanks Quote
Members Gump Posted January 8, 2015 Members Report Posted January 8, 2015 If you are snapping blades in mid cut, I would check to see if the blade is square to the handle. If your blade is causing a wedge effect on the leather, it will push it sideways and break the blade. I have "The Original" wooden strap cutter, and it will cut 12-14 oz. harness leather for fun. The tandy cutter is probably not square, handle and crossbars should be at 90 deg. I had one of the metal strap cutters from Tandy, and returned it after more than a year after ruining more straps than I managed to make.It was pure garbage, and I can't see how anybody can use that type of strap cutter period. But thats just my opinion based on the Tandy version. Gump. Quote
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