How do I roughen the back of the leather?

[wayner123]

Wow, that's a lot of options. I think I will try the wire brush and the sandpaper. I really need to get a good knapp, so I don't think the sandpaper is going to do the best job. But I can't knock it till I tried it.

Thanks to all who answered.

[Romey]

That lil rasp I posted can rasp right through leather in a hurry so if you need it knpped i would reccomend you try it. I used to use sandpaper and it worked great for glueing ect but cost and effect that rasp beats it hands down

[esantoro]

This is what i use for roughing leather Stanly tru form

Works faster the anything, dont have to have sand paper laying around, i use it for all glueing and such

I found this very same tool the other day at Sears, where it was marketed by Empire...$5.00. Certainly good to have on hand, even though the $30-$40 specialized tool may be without peer.

Ed

[pete]

Go to Lowe's or Home Depot, Tru-Value etc and get one of those sanding sponges for prepping painted and lacquered surfaces. I use them a lot and they last a year or so and they $1.00 at a Dollar General store here!

They llok like a dish sponge with sandpaper on the outside.