antman Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Hi guys. I'm brand spanking new to leatherworking. I want to start my first project (Archery shooting tab & forearm guard), but I don't want to ruin it. I figured I'd do the smart thing and ask you knowledgeable folks first. I have a few rolls of leather from a friend of my grandmother. They seem kind of hard. Is there something I need to do to prep these rolls for working? Soak them in water or something? I was wondering because I tried beveling the edges, and in some spots, it seemed to rip right off or crumble. Maybe cut the edge off and start from the new edge? All input and info is much appreciated. Thanks in advance -Ant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted February 5, 2015 What kind of leather is it? It may be dried out or very old. Take a picture and post it. Maybe we can figure it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
