First Leather Binder

[Chief Filipino]

On 5/29/2017 at 7:17 PM, plinkercases said:

I like the rustic look to the project. looks like a stone oiled to me... but... strange the Tandy fella want more knowledgeable (sarcasm)

Thanks! Ya he was a new guy so I'll cut him some slack, hopefully I'll get the same since I'm a newbie too

[Stetson912]

No problem. If anything cut just past that angle line on the outside to keep it a little longer. That way you don't run the risk of it being too short and having a gap showing or something. Just something to consider when binding book board or something like that

[YinTx]

Quick question:  what did you use to attach the three ring binder section to the leather?  Looks like a rapid rivet on yours, not sure.  Solid rivets don't seem to work right because you can't set the burr without damaging the binder.  I've been looking for chicago screws, but they are generally too large diameter to do the job.  I was concerned the rapid rivet would not take the stress over time.  So I'm in a bit of a bind(er), pun intended.  Any help/suggestions would be appreciated!

YinTx

[Chief Filipino]

On 9/27/2017 at 1:44 PM, YinTx said:

Quick question:  what did you use to attach the three ring binder section to the leather?  Looks like a rapid rivet on yours, not sure.  Solid rivets don't seem to work right because you can't set the burr without damaging the binder.  I've been looking for chicago screws, but they are generally too large diameter to do the job.  I was concerned the rapid rivet would not take the stress over time.  So I'm in a bit of a bind(er), pun intended.  Any help/suggestions would be appreciated!

YinTx

Hahaha nice pun! I used double cap rivets. I had to pull off the first couple of rivets though, they kept bending on me for some reason. I really had to take my time on it. I can't remember what size I used, but they are long enough to work (maybe a little too long and that's why it bent). Sorry for the late reply. I've been going seven days a week and haven't had a break since September. Hope that helps! Good luck!