Lace size and hole size ratio

[Flatpickgrrl]

Hi, I’m new to this forum and to leather work. Can you clarify for me the appropriate difference between lace width and hole size? I have Tandy craftool chisels in 2.5mm, 3.0mm and 3.5mm tang width. I have lace in 2.4mm. I want to edge a piece with round braid. What size holes should I choose?  Oh, the piece is made from thin-ish leather, maybe 2-3 oz, doubled. Thanks in advance. 

 

[uscglechief]

Hello

i usually use the same size chisel as my lace, 1/8” chisel for 1/8” lace. That said I like using the smallest hole/slit I can for my lace work. 

 

 I bevel both sides on the flesh side of the lace and saddle soap the lace well before I start lacing. 

 

Hipe this helps.

 

jess

[Flatpickgrrl]

Thank you, uscglechief, your reply helped me.

[ScoobyNewbie]

Thank you, I had wondered as well.