PappysLeather Report post Posted September 18, 2018 What is the best way to mark and cut double borderline like on holsters? I am getting ready to make another rifle scaber and the first two I really was on it happy with bordelines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 There are tools specifically for that, or you could use an adjustable border tool, resetting it for the two different edge distances. That method can be fraught with peril, however. Go SLOWLY and carefully with the second line. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted September 18, 2018 You can get double line swivel knife blades if you Google around. Depending where the lines are I use an adjustable creaser, wing dividers or an tool I made using a dremmel and file and an old large believer stamp tool. I get a picture when I am next around it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted September 18, 2018 as pinker mentioned, a beader blade would be the easiest method. But there are a 1000 different ways to do it. I do like the idea of making a border tool though. I would think a round file and stainless steel bolt you could replicate the shape of a beader blade. Similar to Serge volken's "non"swivel knife just with a beader blade instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PappysLeather Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Does anyone have a video showing the double line border being carved? It helps sometimes to see something actually done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted September 21, 2018 Here is one way. Adjust the edge distance for a double line. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/border-tool-3204-00.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 21, 2018 I use a wing divider to mark my double border lines. Its FAR easier to control your lines and you can go around complex corners. Next, I will decide how much detail I want in the border and cut and carve if warranted. You can use them as scored lines as well if you want a simpler look. Once you cut your shape, bevel the edge, moisten your leather and do all the straight lines first, leaving the corners until last. Connect your corners and then lightly cut with a swivel knife. Bevel and tool as desired. If you want a video of this process, I'm happy to make one for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted September 21, 2018 Very nice perfect example of the great help available on this forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
