Using a groover

[Sjm1027]

I just purchased this groover and am trying to cut a grove into 8 oz leather. This is a new tool and it just seems to make a groove but it's rough... Is this done on dry leather? I must be missing something.

Steve

[Go2Tex]

That's the one I use a lot and it seems to work just fine right out of the box. You might have gotten a bad one. Those cutters are replaceable, of course and cheap. Dry leather or cased, it should work.

[Sjm1027]

Thanks,

I'll bring it to Tandy this week and see if they can figure it out

Steve

That's the one I use a lot and it seems to work just fine right out of the box. You might have gotten a bad one. Those cutters are replaceable, of course and cheap. Dry leather or cased, it should work.

[abn]

I agree with Tex -- it's probably the blade. However, when you get the new blade, give it a try both on dry and slightly damp leather. My grooves always come out nicer when the leather has been dampened ever so slightly.

Good luck! -Alex

[Roger]

ARE YOU RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED?

i am left handed and have to use the tool back handed.

i was going to reshape the bade but got used to using it the way it is.

only one side of the balde has a cutting edge

[Sjm1027]

Yes I thought about that... I am right handed... The tool just feels weird in my hand... I will bring it in this week, maybe they will all have a laugh... I may be holding it wrong

ARE YOU RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED?

i am left handed and have to use the tool back handed.

i was going to reshape the bade but got used to using it the way it is.

only one side of the balde has a cutting edge