akozicki Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Hello fellow leather heads! Just wanted to share with everyone the process I use to producing a very nice leather handle for the product line I came up with. If you have any questions about my methods or what I produce, feel free to ask! -Alec https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SKv_9FICwM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Interesting... Covers the basics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akozicki Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Pretty much. Tried to keep it short and sweet while showing some mistakes that I've made in the past concerning this type of product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasLady Report post Posted March 5, 2015 Hi Ako, I would love to be able to make a handle like that. Thanks for the video. TexasLady Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted March 5, 2015 My recommendation is to place a piece of rope inside the handle to keep the handle round instead of flat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akozicki Report post Posted March 6, 2015 Using a type of cording rope would definitely fill it up but when it's treated properly and a good leather thickness you shouldn't need it. Hi Ako,I would love to be able to make a handle like that. Thanks for the video.TexasLady I'm glad I was able to help out! There are so many types of handles out there but I like how this one looks and feels when it is held. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted March 9, 2015 Good job, instead of a rope, sew about 1/2 inch closer an run it through a rein rounder. I wish I would of stayed with leatherwork when younger. Thumbs up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuttish Report post Posted March 13, 2015 Rope is the traditional manner of making that handle. You won't have to wet it if you buy the correct weight. It's not practical to buy a different split for every project, but if you're making things that require pieces less than several inches wide I would heartily recommend getting a pull splitter. Have a look at the osborne 86 for an example of a good new one. And then get a 90 year old Chase pattern machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sapplinger Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Do you have a version of the video where your stitching process is shown in real time as opposed to time lapse? I would like to see a little better detail if possible. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
