How to make a miter joint on a turned edge wallet.

[Sully241]

I am trying to upgrade my wallet making from cut edges to turned edge, I am having difficulty making the miter cuts. I can NOT find any videos on You Tube or leather working sites. I have searched every book I can find. You guys are my last hope, HELP PLEASE.

[Chain]

I am not 100% sure what your specifically looking for.

Is this it?

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=leVomBC0QIsC&pg=PA78&lpg=PA78&dq=mitering+leather&source=bl&ots=kml7Hb4AlT&sig=9yg5_rJwCTRtgss-ufScjwMddY4&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjCn7mwy_PMAhXDGpQKHdJwB4wQ6AEIZzAP#v=onepage&q=mitering%20leather&f=false

 

[Ferg]

The best source I found for this type of info was "Book Binding".

 

Ferg

[msdeluca]

I just ordered this little tool...  we'll see how it works.

http://www.perfecttrimruler.com/

[TwinOaks]

If you don't have a template to follow, perhaps this would help:
Make sure the edges are evenly skived, then wrap them close to the corner until you're left with a little "flag" sticking up. Don't crease the leather down tightly at the corner, you'll want a small gap under where the two meet.  Use a fine pair of scissors, or a razor, and cut the flag off, then finish wrapping the cut ends down tightly. A little minor trimming might be needed to make the edges line up perfectly.

Alternately, wrap tightly to the corner until the flag sticks up, then flatten it out where it'll make a little dart shape over the corner. (best with really thin material/leather)