rory4881 0 Posted January 29, 2013 Great thread guys - no pun intended! Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,754 Posted January 30, 2013 Wow.... I got this book from amazon. Also got a pricking wheel, groover and diamond awl from eBay. Getting the right leather is an issue. Nice tip about WWii leather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,754 Posted January 30, 2013 Yeah pictures would help a ton. I think I am just going to try and saddle stitch one tonight to see how it comes out. Is that how you do most of yours? The book I bought shows how to do different types of stitching and what to use to put holes in leather. How to use a skiver to thin the leather. I've not had chance to put this knowledge to the test yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P4GTR 0 Posted January 30, 2013 Russell, in regards to your straps- a few tips... - strapmaking is very specific niche of leatherworking, a lot will be self taught unless you have someone to learn from (good luck w/ that!). -stitching is everything! you need to find the proper tension when you are pulling your stitches, yours are unevenly pulled. -you need a chisel with more tines on it, using only a 3 or 4 tine prick increases the chance to go off route. - you dont have to groove the strap, u can use a tool to scratch a straight line and follow that with your chisel. - set your stitches. Use a mallet to tap over your stitching when your done. - weld or glue thread that melts, tie and tuck thread that doesnt. Great work, good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted January 30, 2013 My first straps looked similar, I'd reccomend checking out timebandits tutorial, and practice lots with cheap belts from goodwill, keep going its great wearing you're own creations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skrimps 3 Posted January 31, 2013 Just curious but where do you guys get your leather from and typically what size do you use, as in oz size? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skrimps 3 Posted January 31, 2013 Took y'alls advice on stitching and came up with this last night. Not crazy about this leather since it shows wear and tear pretty pretty bad on it. I need to find a good place to get leather not to mention I need to find out what kinds of leather works best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skrimps 3 Posted February 1, 2013 Here is the latest one I made tonight. Same leather as before but started playing with dye to change the color. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted February 1, 2013 Check out Tandy leather, everything you need in one place, 4-5oz is good /veg tan leather, you can dye however you wish. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/home.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory4881 0 Posted February 3, 2013 any more straps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skrimps 3 Posted February 4, 2013 Yep, made a few more. Here are some of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McJules 396 Posted February 4, 2013 Those look good!! Where is this leather from? I like the patina on it! Good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skrimps 3 Posted February 4, 2013 I ended up finding a place that sales vintage boot leather and I am cutting it and dyeing it the color I want. The one with the name "unger" on it is not dyed though. That is just how the vintage leather looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,754 Posted February 5, 2013 Nice work. You're getting slicker at the sowing. Practice really does make perfect. How are your finger ends?? :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory4881 0 Posted February 9, 2013 Good work. Keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory4881 0 Posted February 14, 2013 What kind of knife are you using for the leather? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
