Members plinkercases Posted June 29, 2016 Members Report Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Also looks like this shape perhaps? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuleaux_triangle Edited June 29, 2016 by plinkercases Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members Martyn Posted June 29, 2016 Members Report Posted June 29, 2016 10 hours ago, plinkercases said: Also looks like this shape perhaps? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuleaux_triangle Yeah, that's the shape that JLS was suggesting, just an arc based on an equilateral triangle, but it's not a parabola or catenary. I might be splitting hairs, but it doesnt look quite right to my eye. It's easy to do though and probably close enough that I doubt anybody would pick up on it or complain. Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted June 29, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted June 29, 2016 I think I could use that template. I'll need to check that out next time I'm in. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Boriqua Posted June 29, 2016 Report Posted June 29, 2016 I bought this set for 9.99 shipped on ebay almost a year ago I measure the center of my belt at the edge I want to cut and pick a curve that makes me feel good from my 10 dollar set and clip one half side and then I flip it and cut the other side. Comes out great. Dont know how I ever lived without these and they are great for doing more complex curves when chained together and clipping corners Quote
Members Martyn Posted June 29, 2016 Members Report Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Boriqua said: I bought this set for 9.99 shipped on ebay almost a year ago That's a really good idea. Can you remember the brand or do you have a link? Edited June 29, 2016 by Martyn Quote
Boriqua Posted June 29, 2016 Report Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Hey Martyn The place I got them from sells a bunch of household goods and I checked but they dont seem to have them anymore but I did a "similar items" search and this is what came up. Even at 20 dollars its a good deal. I had to pass a file real quick on them but they have been indispensable time savers. I used to mark corners with a coin and then cut them out with a razor blade but they never really looked great and then I would sand them for 5 minutes. With these tools one bang in each corner and they are all even and wonderful and they work great on belt ends! hope this helps http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=Leather+Craft+Belt+Strap+Wallet+Bag+End+Arc-shaped+Punch+Leather+Handwork+5+Size&_id=121171114229&&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2658 opps I should mention though it will be obvious .. they have some that are a full arch and ones that are just a curve. I bought the curved ones because I thought they would be more versatile but at that price I may get a set of the arched ones as well. The curved set let me do the little bit of detail like on the flap of the firestone on the sheath lickity split. I could have traced and cut out the shape but I have never had resounding success making it all look somewhat even. Edited June 29, 2016 by Boriqua Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 29, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted June 29, 2016 Well, actually I was thinking about a die to hit all of this in one shot ... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members plinkercases Posted June 30, 2016 Members Report Posted June 30, 2016 12 hours ago, Martyn said: Yeah, that's the shape that JLS was suggesting, just an arc based on an equilateral triangle, but it's not a parabola or catenary. I might be splitting hairs, but it doesnt look quite right to my eye. It's easy to do though and probably close enough that I doubt anybody would pick up on it or complain. Actually I don't think this is exactly really what JLS suggested. If I got his suggestion right. The arc radius is not equal to the width of the belt but is a segment of a much larger arc from three larger cycles centered outside the pattern Think Venn diagram where three larger circles over lap. JLS I am having a tool and die friend make a template just like that (not a die) for just than and from the buckle end. "English-ish" point and round as well. If you are getting a die made why not get the holes as well or is that so you can place them yourself to length once the belt is tooled and stretched a bit? And as for the partial arc punch set I have that sitting in my shopping cart and glad to here that for 10 bucks they are worth it. I just got paid so I can check them out tomorrow Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 30, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted June 30, 2016 Nah, I don't want the holes in it until AFTER it's tooled (the ones that are tooled). I just want the ends cut quickly and cleanly. Plus, on a narrow strap, punching the outer edge and the holes at the same time could certainly result in binding - which in turn can "booger" the grain of the leather. It "could" be done, but you'd likely want a stripper to hold the leather down while the punches back out. I mean a spring loaded presser plate, not the girl with no clothes Plus, you'd likely want it made with replaceable punches, too. And I like OVAL belt holes, not round ones, meaning that the punches would have to be aligned somehow... As you can see, that could get complicated ... ! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members plinkercases Posted June 30, 2016 Members Report Posted June 30, 2016 yup good points all round.. not sure what's wrong with having a stripper in the shop though... just to have an extra set of hands to hold down the leather when needed. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
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