Double border lines

[PappysLeather]

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.

[alpha2]

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

[plinkercases]

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.

[Stetson912]

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.

 

[PappysLeather]

Does anyone have a video showing the double line border being carved? It helps sometimes to see something actually done 

[alpha2]

Here is one way. Adjust the edge distance for a double line.

https://www.tandyleather.com/en/border-tool-3204-00.html

[immiketoo]

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.

[chrisash]

Very nice perfect example of the great help available on this forum