Irish Pipemaker Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Hi folks.....I need to cut 12mm wide strips 500mm long in 0.5mm thick leather. Any help and guidance with respect to tools and technique will be very welcome. Many thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NavyVet Report post Posted April 30, 2015 I do not know what tools you currently own, but there are several ways to accomplish what you want to do. First you need to start with a very straight starter edge. 12 mm is .472 inches so the "Australian Strander" will work up to .5 inches. It is hand held by one finger. Another option is simply a straight edge and a razor knife. You MUST hold the Ruler and edge of leather together down, preventing movement while cutting. Others I know will also use a blade that has a HOOK in it. There is a tool called "Jerry's Stripper" which can cut a strip up to 3 inches 76.2 mm. Holding up to 24 blades I can cut in 1/8 inch increments. The closest inch equivalent is .5 inches at 12.7 mm. Hope this helps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
