Members celticleather Posted November 25, 2008 Members Report Posted November 25, 2008 Here's a gadget I made to avoid nipping off my fingertips when I make the parallel cuts in 3-strand and 5-strand wristbands. I'm not sure if the pics give a totally clear idea of how it works. The leather strip is placed under the yellow plate, against an adjustable stop (hidden beneath the plate). When the steel rod is pushed forward (pic 2), the edge of the yellow plate nips the leather evenly along its edge and forms a straight-edge for cutting. The leather is then turned around and the second cut is made (pic 3). A small hole at the end of each cut makes the leather easier to plait. Pic 5 is the finished result - dyed and plaited. I haven't patented it yet, but there's still time . . . Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
Members JustWakinUp Posted November 25, 2008 Members Report Posted November 25, 2008 Very cool ! WOW straight lines eh ! Quote
ArtS Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 Great idea! I bet you can cut a lot faster now. ArtS Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted November 25, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted November 25, 2008 GREAT IDEA..... I DO LIKE THE TIGHT BRAID...... Quote Luke
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