Grey Drakkon Report post Posted February 10, 2017 Hey everyone, sorry for the radio silence but I've been running amok (as usual) and while I've had a few things in the works, I didn't have much finished related to leatherwork. I'm pretty sure I posted the first one of these I made, but I've made a few more since then. Gotta say, want to work on your saddle stitching starting and stopping? Make small boxes. >_< I've re-watched Nigel's video on making boxes a few times now and still pick up something new. I've found that saddle stitching only really works on the thicker leather, at least if you want butted ends. I suppose I could make an attempt to pull the stitching tight and have the ends flare outwards, but trimming it would be not so fun. I've also found the more flexible leathers are better off being cut from one piece and bent into shape, it gives a bit of extra support, although it does have a tendency to make a rounded bottom unless you whap it flat. Another discovery is that the mat board cutter is pretty snazzy for putting a 45 degree cut on stiff leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted February 10, 2017 Matt cutters are awesome. I have a so-so Logan five footer that makes nice long straight cuts every time. Love it. My "boss" used to be a pro framer, and we needed to frame some artwork, so bought the cutter and framing materials for about what it would have cost to have somebody do the framing for us. Leather cutting turned out to be an added bonus. Win-win! Love it! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 11, 2017 Welcome back Grey. I've missed your stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
