Bigfoote Report post Posted April 19, 2018 Just a little trick for those using binder clips to hold seams together, don't know if anyone else does this? It keeps the binder clips from marking your leather. I use 4oz leather for this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motocouture Report post Posted April 19, 2018 Clever! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted April 20, 2018 I glued little chunks of leather in the news of mine, but like your idea better! Very cool. -Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted April 20, 2018 This is a good idea On straight runs I put lolly [aka popsicle (?)] sticks between the jaws and the leather. This also helps to spread the loading further than the jaws themselves. On short runs or curves I just break the sticks to suit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfoote Report post Posted April 20, 2018 14 hours ago, fredk said: This is a good idea On straight runs I put lolly [aka popsicle (?)] sticks between the jaws and the leather. This also helps to spread the loading further than the jaws themselves. On short runs or curves I just break the sticks to suit I found anything hard like wood leaves marks on cased leather, then you have to fight to hold everything together to get it clamped right. I used to do it that way till I figured out a better way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted April 21, 2018 Nice idea. To date I cut a slice down a fish tank bubbler hose and slip them over but the do come loose sometimes. Thanks for sharing the tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites