mike02130 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 I often use a block plane to flush up my edges. This is a small gusseted cross body bag. The gusset is protruding (highlighted with silver pen) and I trimmed it with a block plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintJoy18 Report post Posted February 15, 2021 Smart move! and beautiful stitch work too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pintodeluxe Report post Posted February 15, 2021 I use woodworking tools quite often for upholstery work. Yesterday I skived piping strips with an oscillating belt sander, and cut foam with a band saw. Your tip is a good one, and another great example of WW tools used for leather. Your project looks very nice by the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 Awww shucks guys, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted February 16, 2021 I had a cheap block plane that was fiddly & awkward to use & adjust, and I never used it. But the blade was quite good, so I scrapped the body and turned the blade into a Japanese style leather knife. Now I get much more use out of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted February 16, 2021 I found that a Stanley No. 3 plane blade is the perfect size for my hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted February 16, 2021 I use a spokeshave to skive the buckle end of belts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
William Bloke Report post Posted March 9, 2021 (edited) I have used a block plane to thin/split leather before. Great for rolled or raised work if you don't have a splitter. Also a good Dodge for thinning larger areas for winkers or gussets on bags without a bandknife or buying a whole piece of a matching colour but different thckness. Edited March 9, 2021 by William Bloke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
