The Leather Element: Which Punches Do I Need?

If you're just starting out in leathercraft, you may be wondering, "What punches do I need to get started?" In this video, Chuck goes over a few of the best punches and size options to have in your tool kit. Many of these punches are extremely versatile and can be used a few different ways in our projects, giving us lots of ways to get creative!
Pro Tip: Make sure to always punch on your poly cutting board, rather than directly onto your marble to avoid damaging your punches.
Round Strap End Punch: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...
English Point Punch: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...
Oblong Punch: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...
Corner Knife: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...
Revolving Punch: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...
Round Hole Drive Punch: www.weaverleathersupply.com/p...

[@GreatJim54]

A tip for those who have trouble lining up an end punch so that it is centered. I lay the punch down, centered on the strap. Then carefully lift it up to position and whack it. Haven’t mishit one since I’ve been doing it this way.

[@unboostedpueeblood]

Nothing but solid information, yet again.

[@th.burggraf7814]

If I only could, I'd give you a dozen thumbs up for each and every one of your videos. So much quality information in such a short time. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@wild-radio7373]

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[@barbarahautsch7232]

Your video's answer my questions about budget issues every time.

[@blackpineleatherco]

Thanks Weaver and Chuck for another great video! As always, so much valuable info.

[@pamelalittlefield4608]

Awesome..ty Chuck...😊😊

[@pietskiet0406]

Thanks Chuck. Another really helpful tip

[@kcg3927]

I've been looking & shopping for some punches.
Great advice & tips, Chuck!

[@d4rkAlf]

Could you do a video on matching size of the edge stitching groover to the size of thread? I'm looking into picking up a stitching groover for my leatherwork but I'm uncertain what would be suitable for my applications. (0.6 mm Ritza)

[@rasdlsify]

I believe it would be helpful if a center mark was machined to the outside of the tool. Just a simple scribe line. I mark all my tools this way and it really helps

[@daverooni7763]

Great video, thx Chuck. I like the corner knives, especially for folks like me who want to work more quietly in an apartment vs a house. What design of a tool pouch would work for the corner knives?

[@jameskonechne3307]

What about Lacey and chisels? Could you do a video on those? Anything special to note or Ken just standard diamond chisels be used? f

[@manuelvargas2608]

I'm going to call my bank. Buy once cry once. Lessons hard learned.

[@twisstedinktattooz303]

When you guys going to open a store in Vermont

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

I have a question I have yet to find an answer on the internet for; How do I keep my thread clean whilst stitching? There are always some leather bits entangled in there, that make the thread go dirty after about 50 stitches. When I look at videos and other people's work, their threads seem to remain clean all the way through. Right now I solve this dilemma with watering the piece once I finished stitching and then applying the color I want, but there has to be a another/better way to do it. Thanks to anyone who can help me 🙂

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, do you dye the leather before or after stitching?

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply Hey there! It doesn't matter. If I do it before, it's purely leather fabric in the thread, it I do it after, it's leather fabric and dye. Can't seem to keep the thread clean no matter when I stitch 🤔