The merits of quick casing. Or how to start a fight with Leather workers :)

[immiketoo]

I like quick casing.  And spraying moisture. Here’s why.

 

[Bodean]

Thanks for the video Mike. I too use the method you use to case. Glad to see I am not the only one. 

I am curious about what tool you use for the hand beveling?

[KingsCountyLeather]

@immiketoo Excellent video. I don’t do any tooling of leather yet but it’s a joy to watch your video. Thanks.

i did buy some leather tools from a retired leather worker and among the tools were some swivel knifes and a lot of blades, some with the plastic protection still on the tips. When I’m home later I’d like to post a picture of them and maybe you could tell me what I have?

[immiketoo]

41 minutes ago, Bodean said:

Thanks for the video Mike. I too use the method you use to case. Glad to see I am not the only one. 

I am curious about what tool you use for the hand beveling?

I use a Bob Beard B2 in this video.

Just now, KingsCountyLeather said:

@immiketoo Excellent video. I don’t do any tooling of leather yet but it’s a joy to watch your video. Thanks.

i did buy some leather tools from a retired leather worker and among the tools were some swivel knifes and a lot of blades, some with the plastic protection still on the tips. When I’m home later I’d like to post a picture of them and maybe you could tell me what I have?

Message me or tag me and I’m glad to help see wha you have.

[JLSleather]

I "cased" some leather when I first started -- probably just because that's what the old Tandy books said to do.  Wasn't long to figure out that isn't necessary - possibly due to changes in tanning processes (?) over 50 years, idunno.  

I sponge.  Most of the moisture added to the back.  When it comes through the front, you ready 

Didn't get to finish your carving in one sitting?@!  No worries - decide which part of the design you can FINISH, and finish it - then cover the rest with a piece of tracing film that's laying around anyway, and it will still be fine to tool later, or tomorrow (just don't leave it wet for days).

 

[Sheilajeanne]

Mike, I'm curious to know where that pattern you used came from! I've never seen one like that before - I've only seen Tandy Craftaid patterns.

Great video! I learned a lot from watching you work!

 

[immiketoo]

3 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Mike, I'm curious to know where that pattern you used came from! I've never seen one like that before - I've only seen Tandy Craftaid patterns.

Great video! I learned a lot from watching you work!

 

This is a pattern that was made by Ed LaBarre for one of his classes.  The "craftaid" was made by Grey Ghost Graphics.  He makes them for several of the instructors who teach the same class many times.  Saves a TON of time in the classroom for tracing.

I'm glad the vid helped, in whatever fashion it did

 

[Sheilajeanne]

It sure did, Mike!

So, uh, is Bob still making tools? I really like that beveller! What does the surface of it look like?

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I use a Bob Beard B2 in this video.

 

[immiketoo]

He certainly is!

[Johanna]

The old man never soaked his leather or put it in the fridge or buried a dead cat and walked counterclockwise circles around it. He spritzed it with water evenly every time he went to work on a piece. That's it. Simple. (He did prefer distilled water, but if he was carving most of it he didn't care). I was astounded when I first learned there were 47 ways to case leather and no one will ever agree. Bob Beard is still making tools, but get your order in soon. He's usually working at least a year out.

~J