I Just WASTED MY MONEY On These Leather Craft Tools (plus a GIVEAWAY)
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- You can buy decent leather punches on Amazon for under $20. But just like any other cheap leather craft tool, how will you know it's good unless … you watch this first.
If you are looking for a set of good inexpensive leather craft punches, look no further. In this video, I review the 4 most popular leather working punch sets under $20 on Amazon.
I'm also giving away my favorite set of punches, check out the video for complete details.
Then, I take my old punches and try out a few sharpening methods, let's see which works best.
Finally, together you and I will build a punch set tool caddy, so you can keep you punches neat and organized on your workbench.
You can get a free template for the punch caddy and some of my leather projects here by signing up for my newsletter here:
bigstacksshop.eo.page/b7z9t
Here are the links to the punch sets I reviewed:
Owden - amzn.to/3EldFfy
Prima Causa - amzn.to/3WQIHDb
Asantao - amzn.to/3DZur2l
Spurtar - amzn.to/3WRH5cn
I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on these links and purchase any of these tools, I will earn a small commission off the purchase at no extra expense to you. I sincerely appreciate your support if you decide to use my links and make a purchase.
Always use a punch mat or cutting mat and non-marring hammer:
Non-Marring Hammer - amzn.to/3WROOXM
Punch Mat - amzn.to/3A1yhH9
Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3WTPTyh
00:00 Intro
01:09 What is the Giveaway?
01:24 Asantao Punch Set
03:25 Owden Punch Set
04:22 Spurtar Punch Set
06:05 Prima Cause Punch Set
07:40 Punch Sharpening
12:18 Punch Caddy Project Build
If you are the lucky winner of the free leather punches, you won't even have to pay shipping as long as Amazon offers me free shipping to your address!
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Interestingly, you videos popped up in my feed. I have been considering doing leatherworking as a 2nd hobby next to my rock tumbling and copper jewelry stuff. You have inspired me!!!
@bllourias so glad to hear it. I took it up as a second hobby to go with wood working. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
It's definitely worth getting into, especially since you can now buy a lot of these less expensive tools online rather than going through Tandy. They're a great company, but their tooling is at a severe markup. If you do work with jewelry and stone, there are tons of projects you can come up with combining those materials and techniques! Give it a try with a remnant bag of scraps or try repurposing old leather goods from thrift stores to save some extra cash.
@@brianlawson3757 that's a great idea
For punches, I have a set of jewelry files. I use the round one and file the inside, some extra fine grit sand paper for the outside. I finish up with a strop.
@George Jones Intetesting. What kind of compound do you use on your strop? Maybe I should be filing inside the hole as well, just one or two passes just before I'm finished to remove any burrs.
@@bigstacksshop I usually use either the white jewelers rouge from Tandy(I have a good amount) or a green, extra fine polishing compound.
Let's go Stacks!!!! 1000 subscribers!!
@Petar Popov thank you my friend.
I have followed a lot of lesther working channels, and something I would love to see done is kind of a mix between a gift giving guide / testing video such as this masterpiece of a video just expanded. After you find the best low cost best value tools, you can show a simple beginner project using the tools you tested. It can be kind of discouraging watching a tutorial of a "beginner "project just to get lost because you don't have thousands of dollars invested in all these different tools. I look forward to whatever videos you post in the future.
@tylergolightly6725 I can totally agree with you. It can be frustrating seeing videos of people making things out of advanced tools, especially with leather craft because you can get started so inexpensively. That's why I made this video of the beginner projects with basic tools. ruclips.net/video/zZDB_2993Zk/видео.html
Please subscribe and keep an eye on my channel because plan on making more videos about entry level tools, just like this one. iIt's just too much of an undertaking for me to review the many different types of tools in one video and keep up with my day job. I appreciate your support and look forward to seeing any of your own work. Please take me on social media with @bigstacksshop if you post and projects so I can see them.
@tylergolighly6725 Ask and you shall receive, check out my new video. ruclips.net/video/FcaEyW1fkm4/видео.html
After wasting the money on a set of punches from Harbor Freight Tools I bought A complete Owden set. It is like you have proven in this video. Thank you!
@damgeorgescu9613 Thank you very much. I ran into one of my followers on Sunday night who told me the videos where I test tools out are his favorites. I'll have to make some more for 2023.
Just got the Owden punch set 1/8” to 3/4”. Nice set for the money. Will mirror polish the cutting edges as I need them. Thank you for your help.
@larry cumba That's awesome, they were my favorite of the ones I tried. I might try a larger set from Owden. If I like them, I"ll put the Prima Causa in my camping bag. Thank you for sharing, how will you polish them?
@@bigstacksshop Buffing wheel and Fabulustre on a bench grinder. This will let the punch come out with a slight twist instead of having to wiggle it out of the leather. I polish only the outside of the punch.
@@larrycumba2741 that's a great idea. Do you still use beeswax, or does it slide out that nice?
Thanks for the videos you make! My husband and I checked out a few. He’s had some leather working supplies for over a year now, but lacked the time/motivation to do much with. Now that I’ve taken an interest in it, he’s all excited to get going, and is getting a leather sewing machine for Christmas as well.
My question would be, what equipment would you recommend are the essentials you can’t go without to really get started? I think primarily we will start out trying to make small pouches of sorts.
Thanks again for the videos! I’m glad you cover the cheaper price points for Amazon items! There are a lot of videos where it’s all equipment I feel you work up to, once you learn what you’re actually doing and what will actually be needed.
@astupendouslife4993 I'm glad both you and your husband are now motivated to work on this together. There's no one right or wrong way to do this, with two people you can try a few different methods and learn your favorites faster.
As for tools you can't do without, I think a knife to cut, a surface like a cutting mat to cut on, noon marring hammer, and some punches. Rivet and snap sets can come with their own snap setting tools. If you want to sew, get some stitching chisels, needless, and thread. I've been debating making a video with some examples.
When designing a new project what are the first mistakes you try to find before you move to the leather, and how do you find them?
@Gab`s Inventions thank you for asking. I browse on Pinterest, other RUclips videos, etsy, and other places religiously on the internet for new ideas. I even browse in stores, looking to see what they are selling, taking pictures with my phone of things I find interesting.
Then when I design a project, I try to find what in particular I want the item to do, in other words ... what problems does it solve? I use this in the design. If it's a small project I make a few prototypes with scrap or inexpensive leather.
A lot of times, I even take an old project I made and try to improve it.
I have some leather specific punches from tandy, I bought a set of "gasket" hole punches from Harbor Freight for $9 and they are awesome.........cheap nad very functional......
@tngunguy Harbor Freight has decent tools at very affordable prices. It's just a master of filtering through the crap to find the good stuff. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you everyone for your questions. If you have a question you want me to turn into a video, please give that comment a thumbs up!
@ronroberts7297 asked my favorite question, which is "Why do you think leather working is so relaxing?"
@ronroberts7297 please contact me via the email in my channel info page or hit me up on Instagram @bigstacksshop
I started following you when I thought I could make something out of leather...watched loads of videos and I found your videos funny but knowledgeable! I’m a silversmith by tread.....bought my first side and shoulder of hid a could weeks back, thinking I would be a natural at leather work...wrong....I managed to make a tote bag and am waiting on the antiquing stuff to finish it off. I bought my set of punches for 9.00...so after watching your video I realized it wasn’t just my inexperience (but mostly, I think) it was also the crappy punches. Now that I have more then 1/2 a cow leftover and your videos to help me out....I’m going to dive back into the craft and see what I can make! Thank you for being you and keep on doing it! Cheers, Ellen
Oh almost forgot to ask you a question....do you like peanut butter and jam? 😊
@Ethan Taylor Designs That's awesome you found leather working and have been enjoying it. I appreciate your comment and your support, and yes ... get out in your shop and make some more stuff with the rest of that hide.
As for peanut butter and jam, I'm down as long as the peanut butter is crunchy. If it's creamy peanut butter, you'll have to switch to jelly instead of jam.
@@bigstacksshop thank you I will and I hear you regarding the jam/jelly... Lol!
i actually already have the OWDEN set its pretty good.
the punch i got with a snap kit was as sharp as a pebble and you have to use the flat side of a 8lbs splitting maul to get it through leather.
so i bought an OWDEN set. punches easy and clean with a 1 lbs deadblow hammer.
Very awesome, I love the Owdens as well. I'm looking forward to trying some more Owden tools. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the video! I'm still pretty new to leatherwork and was wondering if you have any tips on working with soft leathers like lamb skin?
@davidgriffin3272 I do not have any experience working with lambskin or goatskin, so I'm sorry I don't want to give you wrong advice. Thank you for your question.
Just found you. Enjoyed and Subscribed!!!🎉
@Mark Ashlock thank you very much, I sincerely appreciate it.
Love the site
@Timothy Burrows thank you very much!
Stumbled across your channel and enjoyed the information. I am looking to do a basic western theme badge holder, think Texas ranger. The badge has a pin back, what can I use to create a hole for where the clasp of the pin goes. Instead of a snap i am doing a fold over with a couple of holes to tie of with a bit of scrap thin leather. Thanks
+Thrifting Cowboy thank you for your question. I've never seem one of these badge holders before, so I wouldn't be able to answer it. Are the backs of these badges like the ones politicians used to pass out years ago, with a hooked loop of metal on one side to hold the pin in place?
No the are more like a jewelry pin that would be on a brooch. The straight pin sets down in a clasp and there is a piece that rotates around it to hold it.
Great video and your funny too.. Question is what is the best way to mold leather around a metal chair legs and once molded and dry, do you take it off when dry to punch holes for lacing? Thanks in advance...
@Miguel Ortiz I sincerely appreciate your complements. I have not done a lot of wet molding, so my answer would truly be that of an amateur.
If anyone more experienced with wet molding wants to chime in, I would not only appreciate it, but encourage it.
If it were me, I would cut the area you are stitching a bit wider, wet mold around the chair, let it dry, remove it from the chair and keep it clamped until I was ready to punch the holes. Then I would dye it, glue it together with contact adhesive, clamp again, check the fitting on the chair and adjust if needed. Once the glue dries, I would then trim the edge, mark my stitch line, punch the holes and stitch, before finally burnishing and finishing my edges.
Please check out other videos on wet molding, because I am fairly new to it and would not want to steer you wrong. @Don Gonzales is a great leatherworker with good videos and I'm sure he has one on wet molding.
Love the channel, my question is Do you have any advice on wet molding carved or stamped leather? My attempts have distorted and stretched the work I did on the leather.
@Von Bottorff Yeah, that's probably not a good idea because when you wet mold you are stretching the leather. You still might be able to experiment and tool around your edges later, as long as those edges can be laid on a hard flat surface. Thank you for the question and the complement.
Thank you for the review and info. My question is; How did you select that type of mallet as opposed to other style and design types?
@rossgunther3411 Thank you for your question. I use the non-marring hammer because I already owned it and it already has a space in my shop. I use it for a lot of other things besides leather working as well.
Love your videos, I've been following for a few mknths now. For a newbie like me, what would be the best to start stitching? Pricking irons, or stitching chisel?
@franciscojaviermezano8055 thank you for your question. Stitching chisels are great because the automatically give you even spaces on your holes.
How do you go about add leather to a belt or project to extend the length on the leather. Thx for your advice in leather work.
Wayne
@Harold W Mustain Jr. thank you for your question. I guess if you wanted add leather, you could technically do so by gluing and either riveting or stitching an additional piece of leather.
However, I have never done this with a belt, I want a solid piece of leather holding my pants up in public. So I would make a new belt, or if was part of a project, replace the leather piece with a new one.
i think running a round file inside the hole then sharpening with the stones is the way to go... How would you deaden the sounds made by leathercrafting say if your in an upstairs apartment? (Im thinking a floating floor on feet and foam in the dead space, whole assembly easy to take away; raises the floor by 1-3"?? or maybe hard foam or rubber feet like 1/2" thick on just the feet of table on the carpet? Or Mabey some other option I'd not thought about)
Thanks for the videos they are great
@jonathantaylor9264 those are all some good ideas to deaden the sounds. If it were me, I would probably buy those foam squares for the floor. As a good neighbor I would probably limit my leather craft time to certain hours as well.
As for running a file around the inside, this is definitely a good idea too remove burrs after sharpening your punches, but I wouldn't file it too much because you don't want to make the hole bigger than it should be.
Great Video! With your videos I will soon start leather working . Question: Should I purchase a leather hammer, round hammer, or one like your hammer? Thank you.
@Ron Baker I've never had any issues with the one I own, I have even used it for tooling. I don't want to knock the others, but I bought mine years ago to use with wood chisels. Just make sure any mallet you use is non-marring, a steel hammer could end up mushrooming the end of your punches.
I'm just starting out and want to get into smaller projects to build my skills (e.g., card holders, wallets, watch straps) and was wondering what your go-to thread/thread size is? I'm sure it depends on the size of the project and the look you're going for, but some initial direction would be appreciated!
@PenguinGentleman I honestly don't have a particular size of thread I look for. I purchase waxed thread from my local craft store specifically designed for leather. It's fairly thick and durable.
Stitching leather is probably my least favorite thing to do, so I tend to minimize the number of projects where I have to break out a needle and thread. 🤣
Good videos
@brendazamora8015 Thank you very much!
I saw another video with the punch sharpened in the drill press, and using a strap of sandpaper on the tip to sharpen. I think there is much better control and less material tear than using the stone and hand held drill. I thing that was way to aggressive and imprecise.
@Power Surge I did chuck up my punch in the drill press, but I wasn't satisfied with this technique because to get the angle I wanted I had to put the sharpening stone very close to the 80 yr old chuck. I was worried it was going to damage it, so I stopped. I thought about sandpaper, but given how damaged the tip was, I didn't feel it was going to be enough to sharpen it. Maybe I'll try sandpaper on one that isn't damaged and only dull.
what is the best way to punch sttiching holes in round piece of leather?
@jaka cekic thank you for your question. I would take a stitch groover, run it around the edge, then run a stitching space maker and run it through the groove. This will show you where the holes should be and you can use either a single stitching chisel or a tiny round punch to make your holes.
Enjoy your videos and your sense of humour.
I've been looking at getting into leatherwork and seeing if I can achieve the same degree of professionalism and skill that I've developed with chainmaille and combine the two to offer some truly unique products. I bought myself a nice little leatherwork intro kit as I had no tools or anything.
Enjoying your videos so my question is, couldn't you sharpen hole punches the same way that you sharpen a swivel knife? Using jeweller's rouge and cardboard? I think with the drill and especially the grinder involved you are actually destroying the heat treat and that's why you ended up with the result you did, especially on thin walled metal. My concern with the one set of tools is that burned area inside the slot, that tends to mean they burnt the metal and it might prove to be brittle.
@nightshade7240 so many great points and questions. With regard to the sharpening, you can sharpen your punches just like you do your swivel knife, if you maintain them. Since I first heavily damaged mine in the wood blocks and the steel table, I was going to need to hog off more material. Would be the same if you dropped it on a concrete floor and damaged it.
With regard to the burning on some of the metal punched, heat treating is a good thing and can make your edges super durable if you know what you are doing. You have to get the metal to a certain temperature and then quelch it in oil or water. The rapid cooling will give you a much harder edge vs just letting it air cool. You didn't see it in the video, but I was checking the temperature of my punch while I was sharpening it on the grinder. I had some water ready to quelch it if it got too hot.
I just started leather working and my big problem is that I can not get leather to be still while I'm cutting it. I put all my force behind it (I'm a 190 lb guy) and after ever "straight " cut it turns out concave or its slightly tilted. I'm using an exacto knife and tried switching out blades and did not really help my inner woodworker wants to brake out clamps.
@tylergolightly6725 I can understand where you are coming from, my friend. I'm not a small guy either at well over 200 lbs and I had to learn early on to be patient and ease up, let your blade do the work.
If you have a sharp blade, which it sounds like you do, it will cut through the leather workout much pressure. Thicker leather may take two or three passes, and that's just fine.
I suggest taking your ruler to the edge of the leather and just practice cutting thin strips with extremely light passes. If you need more pressure, just add a little more on the next cut. With some good practice, you'll figure it out.
What is the thinnest weight of leather you would use for small crafts like keychains?
@revann33 Hmm, depending on how often it will be used and how many keys will be on it, I'd say you can go as low as 6 oz, just based on experience. I have a strap keychain about that weight I've been using for 3 or so years daily with no issues. But, it mainly stays in my pocket with only a few keys for work.
Chuck your punches in your drill press and mount your rotary tool with a stone on the press table and you may get better results for sharpening. Now my award winning question. I want to make a holster using 8-9 oz. veg tanned leather. Good choice? Also as a side question, have you done a video on saddle stitching. I didn't see one on your home page.
@William Emerson Funny you should mention that, I did try the drill press, but left that video out for sake of time and continuity. To get the steeper angle I wanted, I was holding the stone at an angle I was uncomfortable using because the stone was very close to the drill press chuck. I'm going to try this again after I make a jig to hold the stone on its side so I don't risk damaging my 80 yr old chuck.
A for the holster - Ive never made one, but from what I've read and seen other people do, I would consider using 8-9 oz leather for sure. I don't have a video on saddle stitching because I feel my technique isn't 100% yet and I don't want to give the wrong information.
Thank you for commenting and asking those questions.
Do you prefer a diamond hone or a leather stropping to get maximum sharpness out of your tools?
@Kindyr Penumbra if you are looking to get the finest of edges, use a set of diamond hones followed by a strop with some kind of fine compound on it. You can strop every so often and keep that polished sharp edge without the hone if you keep up with it religiously.
Glad I discovered your videos! Being a hobbyist crafter myself, your advice and tips speak volumes. For sharpening my punchers I use the sandpaper on foam mousepad method to the the paper conform to the round shape. (I've a vid on it too) For the inside hole, a diamond rod with a tapered tip gets in there pretty good. A lot of crafters in our community trust Owden tools as well. Especially their punches. God bless you always!
+Luis R of Gall_Blader_Works Thank you for the kind words my friend. I'm going to check out your video at first opportunity and subscribe!
@@bigstacksshop Thank you very much. I do hope it helps. And I'm always open to a better way in case my current method doesn't pan out.
I have a Harbor Freight punch set. Not sure if leather punches are different. What would be better? I’m not a professional, but I have sold some of my projects. I don’t think I’ve made much of any money. Certainly not being paid for labor. I’m at about 40 hours in for a project - pattern!
Question to enter drawing.
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@cherriebeyer9331 If the harbor freight punches work for you, I'd stick with them. You might have to sharpen them more often, no big deal. You can always upgrade at another time if you like. If I were you, I'd focus more on things that would make you more efficient with your time. If you are looking to continue selling your product, focus on time saving tools and techniques that will help you into a better situation. Check out my latest video for things that can help you with this.
? I have a drill press to sand edges, I want to use it to also set rivets and snaps. Thoughts on how to make this work?
@Kimberly Cave The drill press is great to sand edges, drill out rivets, and so many different things. But please do not use it to set snaps and rivets. Because is not designed to apply force, if you is it to do so, you could mess it up.
Amazon sells inexpensive snap/rivet setters with interchangeable heads, or you can modify an small arbor press to do these things. Thnk you for your question.
@@bigstacksshop thank you! I would have thought it would work. Glad I didn't try it!
@@ericscaveI like the way you think, trying to do the most with what you have!
Any tips for finding local leather without breaking the bank? I like the idea of helping out local tanneries if they exist but basic searching shows me big chains and the boutique stuff that I cant afford without a sudden inheritance. I'd love to know what your favorite project to make is, too!
@Commandrogyne I'm not sure what family-owned tanneries exist worth a decent price point. But I have recently had a viewer tell me for a $30 membership to Springfield Leather you can enjoy wholesale pricing. To my knowledge they are a family owned company that's not too big and have a great reputation. Thank you for your question and I hope this helps.
Great content and satire. What is your go to leather conditioner or finish for your veg tan leather projects?
@mongos5601 thank you. For veg tan leather, I like using Fiebing's Tan Kote applied with an air brush in multiple coats.
As far as conditioner goes, Im a fan of neatsfoot oil. I feel it conditions the leather more naturally. Look up how it is made and you'll know it's a natural for leather. Plus it's not too expensive ... a bigger bottle from Tractor Supply can last a while.
So glad you asked this question! My husband and I were debating what to get last night.
Curious as to the size of Leather I should use to make a Sheath for my Buck 100 year knife? I enjoy your videos and am a subscriber.
I would say 6 to 8 ounce. Don’t forget the welt to protect either the stitching or rivets.
@Gary Martin I have to agree with @larry cumbia, I usually use 7-8oz veg tan shoulder when making a knife sheath. And thank you for looking and subscribing!
Is it necessary, or adviceable, to cut a groove before stitching heavier leather. And could you show how to do it?
@Tine Lassen it is not necessary to cut a groove. However, I would suggest doing so because it not only helps keep your stitch line straight and even with your edge, but also gives you a more professional look. I even like to tap my stitching lines down with a special hammer for a showroom finish!
Thank you for your question, I will find time to add this to a video for you. Please subscribe and keep an eye out!
@@bigstacksshop Thank you! I am subscribed, and will certainly keep an eye out for a video 🙂
You are criminally under-subscribed. Just found your channel. Any advice for a disabled guy learning to do leather working with his offhand? (I used to do some crafting before my last trip to Iraq).
@Matt Brown I thank you for your comment and 100% appreciate your service. There is not enough that could be said for the sacrifice you have made and although you may not feel like it at times, you are a hero to me and many others.
I've never tried to use my off hand and I feel like it would be like anything you try with your off hand ... very awkward. I honestly need more time to think on an answer to this, I would prefer to contact a friend who is a prosthetic maker and get his advice first.
@@bigstacksshop That is more than a fair answer. Be well sir.
@@mattbrown5511 I talked with my friend. Please reach out to me with a private message on my instagram page @bigstacksshop
@mattbrown5511 I still want you to contact me regarding this. I think we found a solution for you. Please send me a private message on my Instagram page, @bigstacksshop
Sharpening your tools is an interesting task. You can make almost anything razor sharp but not razor sharp and durable. That's why hardening of blades was invented. I think but do not know yet (because I have it on my bucket list to find out and learn more about sharpening tools) that any use of machines when sharpening and not use water to cool the steel down is a risk of destroying the hardened edge. So my question to you is: How do you find the balance between sharpness and durability? Is there an angle or is it a combination of angle, sharpness and length of the tapered part of the tool? My opinion is that cheaper leather punches can be made much better by making a longer, not so steep edge/tapering and polish it a bit and then create a sharp and short edge where I also get rid of the (i don't know the name for it in English) grade(?) on the inside. But I think it is difficult to maintain the right angle. I use a instant marker but still think it is difficult.
P.S Those cheap sets I bought (unmarked) at my local hardware (cheap one called Biltema) have all those Chinese tools markers of cheapness. I don't particular think Chinese workers are bad at what they are doing but they have poor materials. Anyway, I also have leather punches that cost as mush as a set of ten cheap ones and I don't think they are worth buying. They are just a tiny bit better. I have one, single tool that cost five times one of those more expensive punches - it's an "edge rounder" (when you are cutting a rounded edge on a square piece of leather) and yes, I think it was worth the money. It is clearly done by a smith or maybe a smith-machine if that is a thing. It is super easy to work with and just cuts right down into the leather, straight down. When I know how to use wet stones to sharpen tools I will buy punches like that, one by one. It is a true joy to have tools making it feel like you are punching a doe rather than a piece of leather.
Thank you for your comment, it's called a micro bevel when you change the angle at the end. I think it's more a matter of the hardness of the steel, but a steeper angle leaves less thickness for durability.
What are you using for wiping the oil off? I can't quite see on my tiny screen.
@harrietennis4046 In using denatured alcohol. It cuts through the oil easily and dries quickly.
Thank you
I bought some tools and leather, and started trying to figure stuff out. It has been fun, but I'd like to start moving into useful things instead of just practicing with my swivel knife. Do you have any specific resources you would suggest for beginning leatherworkers?
@GregWhippie If you are looking for a video on how to make beginner projects and get some free templates, you can check out my video right here: ruclips.net/video/zZDB_2993Zk/видео.html
@@bigstacksshop Thanks!
Today is the 1st time I’ve seen or even heard of your videos. The two I’ve watched are very good. My question is , when dyeing the flesh side, is there any way to keep the dye from bleeding to hair side? I’ve noticed this is more of a problem on lighter weights.
@Carol Scott thank you for your comment and your support. I've never tried to dye one side of thin leather without worrying about the other side, but I do have an idea for you. If you airbrush your dye on the leather, you should have much better control of your color saturation.
@@bigstacksshop Thank you for the advice. I don’t airbrush, I have considered doing that. Just haven’t pulled the trigger HAHA on buying one. I dye the flesh side only where it shows. Sometimes the bleeding happens.
@@carolscott4295 I'll look up and see which one I bought and post the link for you here. Give me a bit.
@@carolscott4295 I tried the Harbor Freight airbrush, but after the first one or two uses it didn't work great. So I asked a friend who airbrushed designed on motorcycles, and he suggested this one: amzn.to/3EBr6ae. I also needed a good line to hook it up to my air compressor, so I got this one: amzn.to/3UYO69Y
Hey Stacks, I'm just getting into this hobby and I was curious. What do you make for gifts? I want to make a few things for people at some point, maybe even this year. What do you make that everyone uses?
@jharvey79er What a great idea! Check out my video on 3 easy beginner projects. if you sign up for my newsletter, you even get free templates to work with.
Here's the link to that video:
ruclips.net/video/zZDB_2993Zk/видео.html
@@bigstacksshop ok great I'll check it out
+jharvey79er There is a link in the description of that video for you to sign up for the newsletter and get some free plans.
Love your videos. Why do you think leather working is a relaxing hobby? Smell of the leather or working with your hands to make a project?
@Ron Roberts thank you for your question. I think the smell of the leather does contribute. I work for a dealership and I know I love the smells in the service department ... grease, oil, and such. I also have been a woodworker for for decades and I love the way each species of wood smells different from the next.
But I really think the main thing I find relaxing is just being in my shop and leaving the rest of the world behind me. Plus, the satisfaction I get from making something gives me a tremendous naturall feeling I can't explain. I'm no scientist, but I'm sure there is a release of endorphins involved
@ronroberts7297 This is my favorite question, which means you win the punch sets. Please contact me via email or @bigstacksshop on social media and I'll send my favorite leather punches your way!
I just starter working with leather a few months ago, but I have a problem: all the leather that
I get is way too "hairy" on the grain side and just wont get smooth. How can I get this to be as smooth as the flesh side?
@Mr. Montijo If you want two very smooth and beautiful sides on your leather, the only way I know to achieve this is to glue and stitch two thinner pieces of leather together. This is how its done commercially. Thank you for your question.
@@bigstacksshop thank you, I will give it a try!
I’d like to try using not only leather stain on my leather projects, (belts, keychains, bookmarks), but leather paint to color some design work. I’ve tried a couple of times but it looks like crap. What’s the best way to make this happen? And I also use jeweler files and fine grit sandpaper to sharpen my punches. Thx
@DustyRhoades leather paint is used to accent or highlight things in your leather craft like tooling or other designs. You can try airbrushing dyes for a different look.
Thanks for the help
@@DustyRhoades I just of something. If you are dying leather and then painting it, you will definitely want to seal it first with something like Tan Kote or another sealer before painting. This way your dye will not bleed into your paint.
Here's my question, and I think it would suit your type of sence of humour. Would you consider making a vest for a pet miniature pig? And yes I am serious, I think it would make for a great leather working video. If you titled it well, I reckon you would get a lot of views and more traffic to you great channel. Keep up the great work.
@Paul McCullough a leather best for a pet minature pig would be unique, but I don't have a minature pig for measurements. Perhaps I should I use my blue heeler dog for measurements, since he eats like a pig.
Thank you very much for your comment and support!
What is the origin of the buck stitch ?
@chriswood4791. I'm old, but I'm not that old. 🤣🤣🤣 Just kidding, I really have no idea.
I've been told that chrome tanned leather cannot be re-dyed. Is that true, or can alcohol based dye work to soak into the leather and change its color? (This is a leather question for entering the giveaway, if that wasn't obvious....)
@John Beavers if you were able to find a way to dye chrome tanned I imagine it would not take even coloring and would look like crap. I would save dyes for your veg tans. Thank you for your question.
Have you ever used a guillotine type paper cutter to cut leather?
@Steven Butler I have not. I imagine you would have to use an older one with a thicker blade and would have to sharpen it quite often. I think it is just as easy to use a ruler, but I like your thinking. Maybe I will try it sometime to test it out. Thank you for the question.
Have you ever used a guillotine paper cutter on leather?
Fingers tightly crossed!
I have very very limited space- any tips? Also what surface is best to punch on? I tend to use wood rather than something harder to reduce dulling (don't want to kill my cutting board!) but now I wondering if I'm doing it wrong.
@@harrietennis4046 Thank you for your questions. You definitely should invest in cutting mat. They cost somewhere around $15 and will save the sharpness of your blades and punches.
How big of a space do you have to work?
I have a cutting mat for slicing, I'll get one for punching too. Thanks.
When i say small I literally work on the kitchen floor for anything needing hammering or large ounces cutting, anything else is done on my lap. No shed or anything here sadly.
@@harrietennis4046 you can probably also use one of those plastic kitchen cutting boards for punching. I've never used one, but I've seen other people do this. If you can put a small craft table somewhere, it might make it more comfortable sitting at a chair while you work. If you don't have room, try using a folding TV tray.
Thank you, both good ideas. Have a good day.
After you sharpen your punches do you strop the?
@Donnie Johns You make a very good point, I could strop them and get them perfect. But, for me it would take more time than it is worth. I used the stones each with different grits and I feel this works. Something like a quality skiver might get this treatment. I'm satisfied without the strop, but I would see nothing wrong with someone doing this. Good question, and thank you for commenting.
Just following up on this after a viewer comment informed me of something I didn't know. If you do a fine sanding and strop your punches, they are less likely to get stuck while punching holes in the leather. So it really isn't a bad idea.
good video. I have tried a couple of Owden knives and I was very impressed with them. nice and sharp right out of the bag and the construction was great quality for the price. Your videos are still kind of corny, but eh, its ok i guess.... lol. keep working on your presentation, it is getting better over time, but still a ways to go until you start feeling more natural.
@Orion77 I appreciate the encouragement and the info on the Owden knives.
Please give me help I'm not finding in Google. How do you repair the finish on vintage leather stamps? After cleaning any rust of course, could I spray a clear plastic "spray paint" finish I have? Could I dip them into thin chrome paint and hope it doesn't pool (fling the excess off? -I can just see my spouse going, "Honey, why do my ceiling and walls have sparkly polka dots?". ...You see, I was gifted a huge set of vintage tools, easily $500 worth. But they come with vintage problems. For instance, one bevel was used so often the coating is just plain worn through. The first time I go to use it, I hadn't noticed -but my project sure did.
Can you help me save this gift from the garbage?
@ladyross60 Thank you for your question. I've never had rusty on my stamps, but I've used a number of methods to remove it before from other metal items. You can try fine steel wool wrapped around something tiny like a little screwdriver to get in the crevices. I've also used electrolysis to remove rust, but it also may remove any other coating on there. Some people use naval jelly, but I never have. If you do, just read the precautions, because I'm not sure if it can hurt your skin.
I'd really have to see some pictures of the items to give you a fair assessment. Please reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram @bigstacksshop so I can get a better look at it.
@ladyross_60 There are a lot of ways to remove rust, but I'd really have to see the condition of the stamps to be able to give me advice. Please message me on Instagram or Facebook with a picture so I can see them. You can find me by the same handle I use here, @bigstacksshop
What’s the best way to change the color of veg tan without actually dyeing it? I’ve used a little olive oil and it actually came out nice.
@Ariel A. thank you for the question. I us antiquing on tooled or stamped leather a lot, but it only colors in the grooves. I use neatsfoot oil a lot with veg tan, it will darken the leather just like I imagine olive oil does. Will olive oil tint it as well?
@@bigstacksshop I used olive oil on my current card wallet I carry and it gave it a kind of walnut brown color. I loved it so much I kept it. 😁
@@ariela.8706 When I did a lot of woodworking and made cutting boards, I used mineral oil because I heard olive oil could go rancid over time, so I never tried it. Have you noticed any funky smells?
@@bigstacksshop I haven’t gotten any kind of weird smells from my wallet and it’s been about a month. I actually got the idea from watching Don Gonzales antique his tooled work.
@@ariela.8706 Might its just myth then, or perhaps it will only stink if you flood or with too much oil. 🤣🤣🤣
@Don Gonzalez is one of my favorite leather crafters on RUclips, he does great work.
If you were asking a question on someone’s RUclips feed and you REALLY wanted them to like it, what would you ask?
@marcellastuff7532 Ha! I would ask something that came from the heart, because if the person was asking maybe the were looking for new video ideas. But ... I like your style.
looks like this set
was made on a friday...hilarious
@vnon-ft2em thank you very much
What is the best way to hold your leatherwork while stitching if you are on a budget and only have common shop tools available? I am new to leather work and trying to make a leather possibles bag for my blackpowder rifle flintlock items. I keep getting loose stitching as I just don't have a vice available. Thanks for any advice. By the way, I'd gladly take a nice punch set to get a newbie started. LOL
@MrOldClunker Thank you for your question. I don't have a stitching pony right now either.
Using waxed thread, I just take my time and make sure my stitch is tight before moving to the next one. I'm not sure if the wax helps increase the friction for the hold, but I haven't had an issue.
There is one leather channel I know that doesn't use a stitching pony. He also has a good video on how he does it. I use one and for me because I'm a little limited in my hand dexterity it is important.
@@michaels2208 which channel is this video on, I'd love to watch it.
@@bigstacksshop ruclips.net/video/EIGT_RXi8ZM/видео.html