RockyAussie Posted March 2, 2022 Report Posted March 2, 2022 8 hours ago, 327fed said: What hand tool will: make border straight lines on straps? I have a roller to mark lines for stitching which marks thread spacing.. I need a plain groove. Thanks. Don't know rightly if you would call this a hand tool but I find it good to mark lines around the border of belts and other products like my wallets and such. It works by allowing you to push down a lever at the back which opens it up to put in the piece to be line marked. The big knob at the top of it allows adjustment of the spring pressure you want to apply to the roller to press down with into the leather. Once you have the leather in place you just turn the handle and roll the job through. The blue masking tape I have put on to stop any knurl marks showing up on the job. There are 3 different fence guides that can be used which can be revolved up to allow for curve type jobs or straight long jobs etc. When you fold the edges over on a wallet you can get some uneven look with the edge so by using this tool I get what looks to be a nice straight line somewhat. Some of these come with a temperature controlled heater as well but I have not really found much need for that option. Quote Wild Harry - Australian made leather goodsYouTube Channel Instagram
Members MarlinDave Posted March 3, 2022 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2022 Thanks guys. The roller devices look interesting but no more work than I do may be hard to justify. I got out my jewelers magnifier (I am kinda seeing challenged) and one of the inserts had a tiny hole, sealed with plastic at the factory. After some cleaning out with a pin, it does cut grooves, but I still need an upgrade. Thanks again. Always so much good info here. I have had that tool a long time and did not know it’s features. Quote
Members TomE Posted March 3, 2022 Members Report Posted March 3, 2022 I thought you asked about embossing a line on a strap, and a creaser would be my choice. It can be argued (has been argued on this forum) that you should not cut a groove for stitches unless abrasion is truely going to be a problem. You're removing the strongest part of the leather on a strap that typically is under tension. Here is another perspective on working with straps Quote
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