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Michael Mays Leatherworks
Добавлен 25 апр 2017
I have been working with leather for a couple of years. I hope to share my love of leatherworking with other like minded individuals. From how-to videos, product reviews, and basic build videos; I'm hoping I can help foster your love of the ancient art of leatherworking.
Grow your Leather Brand with Custom Product Packaging!
I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a great upcoming 2023!
In today's video I would like to share how I create custom wooden and paper packaging for my leather products!
A shout out to Ocooch Hardwoods for sponsoring a portion of today's video!
Check them out at:
ocoochhardwoods.com/scroll-saw-lumber/
I used the 'project ready' wood for the projects displayed in today's video.
TemplateMaker - GiftBox - Paper Version
www.templatemaker.nl/en/giftbox/
Box Maker - Wooden Version
festi.info/boxes.py/?language=en
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In today's video I would like to share how I create custom wooden and paper packaging for my leather products!
A shout out to Ocooch Hardwoods for sponsoring a portion of today's video!
Check them out at:
ocoochhardwoods.com/scroll-saw-lumber/
I used the 'project ready' wood for the projects displayed in today's video.
TemplateMaker - GiftBox - Paper Version
www.templatemaker.nl/en/giftbox/
Box Maker - Wooden Version
festi.info/boxes.py/?language=en
Please give me a thumbs up and Smash that notification button to be notified of my future videos!
Follow me on social media at:
Facebook: MichaelMaysLeatherworks/
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Take Your Saddle Stitching to the NEXT Level!! - 4k
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
There is no better way to finish off your project than by using a saddle stitch. The saddle stitch has that unique look that is super strong. Many people struggle having a clean stitch. My hope is that by watching this video you will clean up your saddle stitching and get the results you are looking for. Thanks to SINCE Leather Company for sponsoring this video. If you are interested in checkin...
Take your Leatherwork to the Next Level with the Xtool D1 Diode Laser!
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.2 года назад
Welcome back to my leather shop! Today I've got something special in store for you, I've reviewing the Xtool D1 5W Diode laser! I look to answer; "is this laser good for leatherworking?" Stick around and find out! I'd like to thank Xtool for sponsoring the video! Guys, if you're interested in checking them out I have an affiliate link to their website below! It helps the channel, but cost you n...
Take Your Stitch Grooving to the NEXT Level!! - 4k
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Have you ever ruined a project by having your stitch goover jump off the edge of your project? Tired of wasting your Time, Materials, and hard earned $$$ ? To be honest it's probably not your technique! I have found a fatal flaw in how most stitch groovers are designed! Thanks to SINCE Leather Company, I found a high quality tool that fixed this fatal flaw! If you are interested in checking out...
Japanese Skiving Knife Product Review and DEMO - 4k
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
Welcome back everyone to my leathershop. Today we are looking at the Craft Sha, 36mm Traditional Japanese Leathercraft Skiver/Utility Leather Knife, sold by GoodsJapan.com. After 3 months of use, I can assure you a proper review of this product. I am not paid for any of my reviews, and I give my genuine opinion about the quality and value of each item I review on this channel. If a product is a...
Product Review - Serge Neskromniy's Leather Stamps - 4k
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.2 года назад
Hey there my fellow leatherworkers & enthusiast!! In today's video I am reviewing leather tooling stamps made and designed by Serge Neskromniy. The stamps are designed and manufactured in Varna, Bulgaria by Sergey. He has no team or employees to assist him. These unique stamps are tooled from high quality brass and stainless steel! Each design is carved with a cnc machine to assure the highest ...
Dream Factory's Large Stitching Pony Review - 4K
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
Hey there my fellow RUclips Leatherworkers! An integral part of all leatherwork is sewing, which can make or break your project. Although you can perform the saddle stitch by hand, it is difficult to achieve even tension throughout your stitchline without the aid of a stitching pony. Lets be frank... leatherworking in general is very expensive and with so many tools available from so many manuf...
Perfectly Apply Acrylic Resolene with your Airbrush - No Streaks!!!
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
Hey my fellow RUclipsrs!! I'm back with a new instructional video today. How to correctly apply ACRYLIC RESOLENE to your leather projects without the fear of streaks or spotting!! I have more great content in store for you! Make sure to smash that like button, and leave a comment below! Hit the bell Icon to be notified of all my future videos! Follow me on social media @ MichaelMay...
Take the Pain Out of Tooling Leather! - Ditto Grip Review - 4K
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.3 года назад
Hey there RUclips! Today I'm doing a product review of the 'Ditto Grip', by Ditto Martin of 7M³. This is a product that really 'takes the pain' out of tooling leather! I have seen people wrap tape, leather, and other material around their tool handles to try to add bulk. This helps some, heck, I've even tried it myself. But with 4 available sizes, this grip should fit all your stamping tools! I...
Get The Most Out of Your Strap Cutter with this Quick Mod! - 4K
Просмотров 16 тыс.3 года назад
In this video I discuss a quick modification to the leatherworking strap cutter. This mod will stop your tool from slipping and allow you to maximize the leather you have on hand! No more ruined belts or straps moving forward! Please Like, Comment, & Subscribe! Hit the Bell Icon to be notified of all my future videos! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram MichaelMaysLeatherworks/ ins...
Punch Perfectly Sized Holes for your Leather Hardware - 4K
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
Hey guys and gals! Today I have a quick Tips & Tricks video, that will show you how to punch perfectly sized holes for installing your leather hardware. Like, Comment, & Subscribe! Follow me on social media: Facebook: MichaelMaysLeatherworks Instagram: maysleatherworks
Making a Leather Rifle Sling Pattern
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 года назад
Hello my RUclips Leather Fans! In today's video I walk you through the neccessary steps in designing your very own leather rifle sling pattern! If you haven't already please Like, Comment, & Subscribe! Hit the Bell Icon to be notified of my future videos. Follow me on social media: Facebook: MichaelMaysL... Instagram: maysleather... RUclips: ruclips.net/channel/UCTGAl...
Strop your Skiving Knife for a Wicked Sharp Edge!
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 года назад
Hello everyone. In this video I cover a requested topic. How to strop your skiving knife to a wicked sharp edge. Not only do we cover the proper techniques, but how to make your own strop out of materials you probably have already around your house or workshop. Take a moment to Like, Comment, & Subscribe! Smash that bell icon so you don't miss my upcoming videos! Follow me on social meda: Faceb...
English Bookbinder's Leather Skiver
Просмотров 6744 года назад
This is a continuation of my series on leather skivers. This time we will be looking at an English - bookbinder's leather skiving knife. The knife was provided by Steve Miller of Harrison Forge, so thank you for sponsoring this video. His contact information will be in the description below. Please like, share , & comment! Subscribe if you haven't already. Follow us on Social Media! facebook.co...
Silver Marking Pens for Leather, Are They Worth It
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.5 лет назад
Hey guys! In this video I do a short review on the silver marking pens & eraser sold for leatherworking. I purchased these a few days ago and they were just delivered, so we'll see how well they work together together. If you want to pick up some refills for yourself & help support my channel, please consider using my Amazon Affiliate links below! It doesn't cost you anything extra, but allows ...
Get your Favorite Leather Patterns made in Acrylic
Просмотров 5 тыс.5 лет назад
Get your Favorite Leather Patterns made in Acrylic
Adams' Leatherworks - Belt Slot Template Review
Просмотров 5825 лет назад
Adams' Leatherworks - Belt Slot Template Review
How To Recess Leather Hardware with the French Edge Tool
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.5 лет назад
How To Recess Leather Hardware with the French Edge Tool
How to Skive a 2 oz Leather Credit Card T-Slot with a French Edger
Просмотров 8 тыс.5 лет назад
How to Skive a 2 oz Leather Credit Card T-Slot with a French Edger
Tandy Leather's 1 in Round Strap End Punch Review
Просмотров 6575 лет назад
Tandy Leather's 1 in Round Strap End Punch Review
Craftool Edgers vs CS Osbourne #125 Common Edgers
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.5 лет назад
Craftool Edgers vs CS Osbourne #125 Common Edgers
Leather Horse Shoe Coin Pouch Build
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.5 лет назад
Leather Horse Shoe Coin Pouch Build
How to set Quick Rivets and Double Cap Rivets
Просмотров 8646 лет назад
How to set Quick Rivets and Double Cap Rivets
Acrylic Templates for Leatherworking - AM Leathercraft Review
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.6 лет назад
Acrylic Templates for Leatherworking - AM Leathercraft Review
Leatherworking - Rivet Placement Tips and Tricks
Просмотров 7706 лет назад
Leatherworking - Rivet Placement Tips and Tricks
Arbor Press Modifications and Stamp Demo
Просмотров 22 тыс.7 лет назад
Arbor Press Modifications and Stamp Demo
Gonna get one.
Dude get organized before you decide to make a video people come to your videos trying to learn and it looks like you're trying to learn as you go very poor information on video
Dude, Get on with it!!
That hack is even better than long nose pliers!
what's the vent to your left for
No tienes ni pvta idea de tintar el cuero con las borlas, normal que te queden manchas, eres un chapucero
I took your advice and used your idea. Now I can cut great straps! Thank you again!!
Thank you for the recommendation - always looking for the next best thing. Just ordered
My problem is setting the gap for the leather thickness properly. Any tip videos on that?
Can you add oil in the regular dye
How much do you sell this for? I am a. Real buyer. Just got a brand new press. Need more to, use other. Than keycains Lol Thank you Scott
Late to the video, but I took a slightly different approach with mine. I modified my strap-cutter using a disc cut from a leather offcut, rather than sandpaper. It grips really well.
All you have to do is tighten the head bolt with a pair of needle nose. I would use leather not sandpaper.
How do I clean resolene out of my paint brush?
Good video,thanks
If the two stitch groovers are used at a 45° angle, they work as advertised. I can see where the one being reviewed could come in handy, however .
I bought this edger from Tandy and it’s great! I use it every day on all thicknesses of leather and never have any problems. It’s made very well, sturdy and you can fine tune it to anything you’re working on. It’s triple AAA in my book.
It doesn’t cover the thickness of leather
Thank you. Your French edger doesn’t look very sharp though.
OK having watched this and recently tried using 10 coat in my airbrush. I have some questions. What size needle did you use in the airbrush? What pressure did you use? Did you dilute the resin with water or anything else to keep it from clogging the airbrush? As I mentioned, I used tan coat straight out of the bottle and it just clogged up my airbrush, something fierce and took me forever to take it apart and clean it and get it working. And once you were done, what did you use to clean your airbrush? I hope to see some good answers from you.
I wish I'd found this video before I attempted to cut my last strap. Thank you very much for the excellent tip!
How about adding how to load/replace the blades. I have had the worst time doing this. Thanks.
Excellente! Gracias señor.
great job. thanks for doing this. really helped confirm some things I was experiencing.
I purchased a costly purse from a well-know, national brand. The seams will not lay flat due to leather thickness .. I love the purse & have even exchanged it once with them. I’ve opened the lining & have access to seams… can they be ’sliced’ without taking the seam stitches out ? Thank you
What does it do by hitting the stitches down at the end
Thanks for rhe video, really like the technique you use.
Brilliant idea. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.💜✨
Straight lines are easy. Go around a radius. That is where people struggle.
Excellent review, I’m just beginning leatherwork and a little tooling. It appears to be meticulously made. This will be my next purchase thank you!
F..king get on with it...for f sake
Could you dye chrome tanned leather? Like the sunburst look?
Thank you for this I’ve been running dyes through my brush and there’s no better way. Just a heads up from a model builder a real good cleaner is Windsor newton brush cleaner and restorer this stuff really works miracles on what it can get out. Thanks again for the video.
I tried this but took it off because the sandpaper was destroying the blade holder.
I have only ever used that type knife and technique. Never had any issues skiving. Terrible that you had 2 years of frustration.
It maybe just me, but I can’t make out the skull out of the print
What psi do you run your compressor at and at what ratio do you dilute your mixture?
Isn't a pricking iron to prick and mark the hole? A stitching iron is to make a hole right?
I did get a 5W xtool due to finances but wanted to at least get my feet wet as they say.. it's been hard to find videos to say what a 5W is or isn't capable of doing.. glad I found your video very helpful.. hopefully I can find more like this video regarding the 5W 😊
Sorry Sir, too much talk..
Didn't know if i was having a brain hemorrhage :) but starting at 19:25 you applied a third coat and coated the Alcohol with the pro and vice versa.
I put oil before dying with alchohol based...
Just bought the Since brand from Tandy yesterday. It was sharp but not scary sharp which is what I like. Going through different grits of sandpaper up to 3000 grit and then buffing I had a mirror polish and a very sharp knife. On 9 ounce vegtan it cut through with very slight pressure. Haven’t tried any projects yet but have it ready. Your mention of the first two has been exactly my experience.
Great video, just what I was looking for to include all the additional questions and comments. Liked and subbed!
You messed up on the 3rd coat. You applied the alcohol die to both dry pieces and the pro die to both cased.
where did you get your deadblow hammer?
Nice tip! I'll have to do this. Thank you! P.S. I liked and subscribed. 😊
@@MichaelMaysLeatherworks , You're welcome!
Great subject. I had a friend that happen to have a Japanese skiver. He let me draw out a pattern from the tool. Later made a skiver from a hacksaw blade made to cut like a foot thick of stainless steel from a metal company that throws them away after so much use. Beautiful knife. Keeps a sharp edge too. It's razor sharp an is no joke sharp. Cuts through leather like warm butter. I sure am glad to have this tool. I think if it ever sprouted legs, I would cry. I think one thing that makes it such a good blade is not just the high carbon steel, it's the mirror shine finish that helps so there is no drag at all going through the leather. This is just my opinion. It took me hours to finish this skiver.
thank you for watching and your comment. if you have the ability to make tools at home, that’s awesome!! 😀
You polish the die and wash it real good with soap and distilled water and dry it well then put a little beeswax on the surface that will eliminate that silvery substance that getting on your product. I bought some iron shoe lasts years ago now, but I did polish the shoe last piece to a high gloss and washed them as I said and they have never rusted again and are still clean to this day.. I only wiped a little beeswax on the surface and wipe the surface off so only a a seal was left on the metal. I actually did the procedure on all my tools I bought that I had to remove a lot of rust. Lucky for me when I got my 29k it was in great condition for a sewing machine that is over a 100 yrs old. Thanks for the video.
that’s awesome thank you for sharing that tip! I will definitely give this a try.