I'm gonna try making a costrel, and the welt was the most intimidating part. This answered every question I had, and some I didn't even know to ask. Thanks a bunch!
Every time I watch one of Chuck's videos, I learn something. I have been doing welts the hard way all this time. Next sheath I do, I'll try it this way.
I wish I could take in person classes with you Chuck, you make it look so easy, I'd bring the coffee. I watched several of your videos about a month ago, since then I've bought the leather tools and different types of leather so I can do things you done in your videos. An I've also got my grand children wanting to start maing this stuff. I even sent them the cellphone case video I just watched before this one, Thank you Chuck you have truly inspired me to start a new hobby. An I'll make sure my grand babies all know it was you along with one other leather crafter by name of Sam Andrew's from Florida that given me the inspiration to start doing it. Thank you brother.
Hey Chuck! I know you've been dreading this one for a while, but I think this has been a fantastic leather element. Welts seem boring, but when you give us the ease and outcome it really helps boost motivation for the next project. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for all your dedication at Weaver and bringing us great content non stop.
Great again... nice... u make my work easier and easier. My old way are changing for the better everytime I view your videos. Thanks again, Robin Sr., peace...
Hey Chuck! Thank you for all the videos you've put out - as a hobbyist, it's SUPER HARD TO LEARN if you don't have a mentor to work beside, but these videos are an amazing substitute teacher! Love the passion you put into your work, it's contagious!
One of your better ones Chuck... basics are great.. but the more advanced stuff is needed as well... not like the old days when we can drop our lives off and go apprentice for a years...
Great techniques that we can all use to make our projects! Thanks Chuck. I’m with you, little defects in progress make me crazy, it’s all I can see until I fix it.
I'm so thankful for this video. I've always struggled with how I should make a welt for different projects. Now I think I should be able to make a welt after watching this. Thank you!!!
I’d really like a leather element on that fold over sheath in the beginning. I’m a knife maker and that’s the style I prefer. Also, the only leather work I do is sheaths. I’m certain I’m doing it the hardest way possible so chucks “ ease and outcome “ would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the great content, guys! Your awesome content has made me a weaver customer for life.
Thanks Chuck! because of all of your videos I was able to make a knife sheath for a custom knife I made and everyone thinks it looks professionally made. Keep making these incredible videos.
Amazing tutorial on welts especislly the bit about the "Darts" to all the fashioning of the curve. I was taught about darts, to break a straight line, when laying skin on a curved surface and to avoid tenting. Simple and clear instruction here too.
Hi Chuck, thank you for another excellent tutorial, it’s very difficult to find good mentors here in the UK. You are an inspiration and I love your enthusiasm for anything leather, I wish I could visit you over in the great USA. Thank you as always, regards, Chris.
Always love to see leather elements! I've got a project ready to go and the tips for welts in this one is perfectly timed. Thanks for the information as always, Chuck!
Hi Chuck ! I have launched myself into leathercrafting a few weeks ago and found your awesome channel ! Since you always say that the sky is the only limit when speaking about creativity, well I listened... I'd like to craft my own fuel tank cover for my bike. I guess it may be a little to complex for a beginner, but... Could you share any advice ? Or even, heck, make a tutorial for all the bikers/leathercrafters out there ? It would be great ! Thanks anyway and cheers from Belgium 😉 !!! Keep teaching us !
Great video. Thank you. I need to make a leather steering wheel cover for my truck. What thickness and type of leather is best? Also what material do I use to sew it with?
Hi Scott, Check out this page t learn more about how Chuck got started: www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/about-chuck-dorsett He learned a lot just through trial and error and diving into leathercrafting.
Love your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. When adding a welt on a lined holster, do you line up to the welt or welt on top of the lining? Thanks again!
A new blade every time. You must have stock in a utility blade company. 😊 I've had the same blade in my box cutter well over a year now. It's cut lots of leather, wood, plastic and even a wire or two. Just sharpen it if it gets damaged. Otherwise just strop it between cutting jobs. Mines sharper than a new one cause the edge is thinner. Good video on welts. I do mostly big blades so I use wider welts and don't use glue. I've thought about trying it for years now I've just never used it cause I dislike sticky stuff. 🤔
Hey Chuck, I wanna know what type of leather do you use for a welt? Specifically baseball glove welting? It’s really stiff and can stand up like a pair of my gym socks!!
2:30 Chuck... why not pre-dye the leather so you don't have to worry about the top grain? I know, I suspect several reasons... but, is there now way to remove glue or dye over a slight spill to the edge or top?
I have a small hole in the leather of a purse on the trim area on a fold. Someone suggested that I use Fiebing’s Leathercraft cement. Instruction to use a toothpick to drop small amounts of the cement into the hole a little at a time until the hole is filled. Any other suggestions or a better way to do that? Thanks much.
Hey Chuck, could you do a Leather Element on noise reduction? I've had to move my work space indoors and I'd like to make less noise when punching and tooling
Hey, I am in a similar situation and I mostly solved the issue by investing in HEAVY STUFF. Heavy table + heavy granite block + lots of different density layers between them (wood table - rubber mat - plastic board - leather mat - granite block) and that reduced the noise considerably as the main bench eats up most of the vibrations. The other noise to consider is tool on tool vibrations (mallet to punches) and that is mostly mitigated by being in a room with lots of soft things near or on the walls!
@@ekoukano that's super helpful! I've just bought some thick rubber matting to go under my granite block and punching board, but I might try doubling everything up.like you have!
For the welt that has the angel in it for the ax. How would you use the stitching chisels to make the holes for stitching in that all together to make your finished sheath for the ax?
Thomas, if you don't have a drill bit, you can mark the holes with the stitching chisels and then use an awl to punch the rest of the way through the leather.
Hi Erick, A welt is used for knife sheaths, so the blade doesn't slice through the stitch line when putting the knife in and out of the sheath. On a holster, it's added to allow extra room where the leather is stitched together, for the gun to slide in and out.
Without knowing what type of design I can offer what mine takes. I use one side of 14/15 oz. and that will cover the Tassets, Pauldrons, Couters, Besegews, Chause and two front panels for the cuirass. That will take up a full side. The balance (arm/hand guards, side and back panels of cuirass, back panels on chause). For these pieces I’ll use about ½ of a 10/11 oz. Double Shoulder.
Visual: V vs. \./ or || vs. |.| - It is a spacer between the front and back pieces of leather. It allows for a bit of an opening for the edge of a blade to sit without slicing into the front or back leather pieces. A welt just creates a buffer... On something like a gun holster, the welt plays the same role between the layers of leather creating a bit more of a cavity for the gun to rest in. For projects such as a business card holder, the welt can create more space to hold your cards in without pinching them between just two layers of leather.
Great explanation, josh. I would add that it keeps a knife blade from cutting your stitches and also reduces the stress on the thread and stitch holes because the leather isn’t being pulled away from itself.
If you sew two pieces of leather together to make a knife sheath the pieces will simply guide the blade onto the stitches and they will be cut Inserting a welt acts as a buffer and protects the stitches Also, a welt can be used to space apart the leather, and give you more room inside your sheath, pouch, or whatever You can use a welt to space apart two sheets of leather when making a mobile phone case or similar
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Chuck is the Bob Ross of leathercraft. Just a wholesome human being that encourages quality work every step of the way.
I'm gonna try making a costrel, and the welt was the most intimidating part. This answered every question I had, and some I didn't even know to ask. Thanks a bunch!
Have been out of saddle making for 18yrs, just getting back into it, never seen elets explained, than k s Chuck
Holy cow! Why have I been making welts so much more difficult? Thanks Chuck. You are my hero today!
I see what you did there
Every time I watch one of Chuck's videos, I learn something. I have been doing welts the hard way all this time. Next sheath I do, I'll try it this way.
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
Thanks Chuck, I always make this harder than it needs to be not any more.
I wish I could take in person classes with you Chuck, you make it look so easy, I'd bring the coffee. I watched several of your videos about a month ago, since then I've bought the leather tools and different types of leather so I can do things you done in your videos. An I've also got my grand children wanting to start maing this stuff. I even sent them the cellphone case video I just watched before this one, Thank you Chuck you have truly inspired me to start a new hobby. An I'll make sure my grand babies all know it was you along with one other leather crafter by name of Sam Andrew's from Florida that given me the inspiration to start doing it. Thank you brother.
Hey Chuck! I know you've been dreading this one for a while, but I think this has been a fantastic leather element. Welts seem boring, but when you give us the ease and outcome it really helps boost motivation for the next project. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for all your dedication at Weaver and bringing us great content non stop.
Thank you, Konner!
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Mui buena
I cannot express how happy I am to see this video! I've been fighting welts on sheathes for years!
Hi David! So glad to hear it was helpful!
Great again... nice... u make my work easier and easier. My old way are changing for the better everytime I view your videos. Thanks again, Robin Sr., peace...
Thank you so much, Robin!
Gotta love Chuck's enthusiasm!
Hey Chuck! Thank you for all the videos you've put out - as a hobbyist, it's SUPER HARD TO LEARN if you don't have a mentor to work beside, but these videos are an amazing substitute teacher!
Love the passion you put into your work, it's contagious!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Thanks Chuck one of the most helpful hints I have always struggled with welts. Appreciate the direction.
Glad to help!
this man is the Bob Ross of leatherworking!
Your tip's are well explained and are easy to follow and duplicate. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! :) You're welcome!
I love your videos, and the way you teach, therefore I'll keep watching them.
You make the things so easy for the beginners. Thank you.
Thank you, Chuck, this was a real help and it was easy to follow!!!!
One of your better ones Chuck... basics are great.. but the more advanced stuff is needed as well... not like the old days when we can drop our lives off and go apprentice for a years...
Thank you!
I just found your channel, thank you for making these videos. You have very upbeat energy that makes these videos fun to watch.
Great techniques that we can all use to make our projects! Thanks Chuck.
I’m with you, little defects in progress make me crazy, it’s all I can see until I fix it.
I'm so thankful for this video. I've always struggled with how I should make a welt for different projects. Now I think I should be able to make a welt after watching this. Thank you!!!
you just made my life with welts so much easier. thank you chuck great advice and videos!!
I’d really like a leather element on that fold over sheath in the beginning. I’m a knife maker and that’s the style I prefer. Also, the only leather work I do is sheaths. I’m certain I’m doing it the hardest way possible so chucks “ ease and outcome “ would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the great content, guys! Your awesome content has made me a weaver customer for life.
Your videos are great! I know tgia has been out a while but I juat started and listen to your videoa at work. Thank you.
Making a sheath for my friends hatchet and your videos are helping me get there, thanks Chuck.
Thanks Chuck! because of all of your videos I was able to make a knife sheath for a custom knife I made and everyone thinks it looks professionally made. Keep making these incredible videos.
That makes welts look so much easier to do than how I have been doing them. Thanks
Great tutorial full of good techniques. Thank you
Amazing tutorial on welts especislly the bit about the "Darts" to all the fashioning of the curve.
I was taught about darts, to break a straight line, when laying skin on a curved surface and to avoid tenting.
Simple and clear instruction here too.
Love your positive attitude
I usually cut my welts but I may have to try molding them for those gentle curves! Great video Chuck! (as usual)
Simply Awesome 👌 Mr Chuck..
I don't think I would have thought of those solutions. Nice!
Another great video, thanks Chuck
Hi Chuck, thank you for another excellent tutorial, it’s very difficult to find good mentors here in the UK.
You are an inspiration and I love your enthusiasm for anything leather, I wish I could visit you over in
the great USA. Thank you as always, regards, Chris.
Wow, thank you so much!
Always love to see leather elements! I've got a project ready to go and the tips for welts in this one is perfectly timed. Thanks for the information as always, Chuck!
Glad to help!
Thanks for this awesome vid. Sendin' good vibes your way. 👍🏻
You are a great teacher, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you so much, so glad to hear that!
Late to the party a few months.... but great vid packed with useful tips! Thanks!!!
Interesting. Thanks for the quick tutorial. I would like to see you do a project from start to finish.
Thank you Chuck, as always brilliant and simple.
This is cool ,I usually just run a line off the sheath pattern to make a welt this looks a little easier
Always great videos. Thank you, Chuck!
Thank you, Laura!
Enjoyed this video, another good one thank you. Haven't thought about wet molding these curves..
Chuck, you're so awesome to watch! I just love you!
Wow, thank you!
Thank you that's helpful. I've been using scraps like the second way but I really like the first way for ease of cutting.
Good video Chuck. Thanks. Rick Conn (Ricks Old West Saddlery, in Atlanta)
Thank you for another fine video, I can see where I'll be using this.
Chuck as usual incredible work. Thank you so much for your videos. GOD BLESS....
Thank you kindly!
THANK YOU MAN THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL
Glad to hear it!
Being fairly new this video really helped.
Thanks for a great demo :)
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Chuck..much better than cutting them.
Very helpful. Keep up the good work, Chuck.
Hi Chuck ! I have launched myself into leathercrafting a few weeks ago and found your awesome channel ! Since you always say that the sky is the only limit when speaking about creativity, well I listened... I'd like to craft my own fuel tank cover for my bike. I guess it may be a little to complex for a beginner, but... Could you share any advice ? Or even, heck, make a tutorial for all the bikers/leathercrafters out there ? It would be great ! Thanks anyway and cheers from Belgium 😉 !!! Keep teaching us !
Loved that one. Thanks chuck
I salute you chuck. Blessed
Great video. Thank you. I need to make a leather steering wheel cover for my truck. What thickness and type of leather is best? Also what material do I use to sew it with?
Brilliant video. Great tips!
Thanks so much!
Thanks Chuck. Great video.
Very Nice information
Well thats gunna make my life way easier thanx! On a side topic how did u get into leathercrafting and who taught you?
Hi Scott,
Check out this page t learn more about how Chuck got started: www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/about-chuck-dorsett
He learned a lot just through trial and error and diving into leathercrafting.
Love your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. When adding a welt on a lined holster, do you line up to the welt or welt on top of the lining? Thanks again!
Excellent Video ...
Very informative, thank you!
Hey Chuck, could you show us how you made your tool stand?
A new blade every time. You must have stock in a utility blade company. 😊
I've had the same blade in my box cutter well over a year now. It's cut lots of leather, wood, plastic and even a wire or two. Just sharpen it if it gets damaged. Otherwise just strop it between cutting jobs. Mines sharper than a new one cause the edge is thinner. Good video on welts. I do mostly big blades so I use wider welts and don't use glue. I've thought about trying it for years now I've just never used it cause I dislike sticky stuff. 🤔
Thank You Chuck! Great video, very helpful!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Chuck, this helps a ton.
Glad to hear it!
great info! thanks much!
Very good video
Hey Chuck, I wanna know what type of leather do you use for a welt? Specifically baseball glove welting? It’s really stiff and can stand up like a pair of my gym socks!!
2:30 Chuck... why not pre-dye the leather so you don't have to worry about the top grain? I know, I suspect several reasons... but, is there now way to remove glue or dye over a slight spill to the edge or top?
Glue comes off well with a damp cloth don’t rub to hard
Chuck rocks!
I have a small hole in the leather of a purse on the trim area on a fold. Someone suggested that I use Fiebing’s Leathercraft cement. Instruction to use a toothpick to drop small amounts of the cement into the hole a little at a time until the hole is filled. Any other suggestions or a better way to do that? Thanks much.
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
Hey Chuck, could you do a Leather Element on noise reduction? I've had to move my work space indoors and I'd like to make less noise when punching and tooling
Hey, I am in a similar situation and I mostly solved the issue by investing in HEAVY STUFF.
Heavy table + heavy granite block + lots of different density layers between them (wood table - rubber mat - plastic board - leather mat - granite block) and that reduced the noise considerably as the main bench eats up most of the vibrations.
The other noise to consider is tool on tool vibrations (mallet to punches) and that is mostly mitigated by being in a room with lots of soft things near or on the walls!
@@ekoukano that's super helpful! I've just bought some thick rubber matting to go under my granite block and punching board, but I might try doubling everything up.like you have!
Nice job.
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, thanks Chuck, that's exactly how I do it, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
always great stuff!!!
Love this guy!
Thank you!!!!!
Great information 😅
Can you do shaving cream dying leather or marbling leather?
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Hello 👋
Do you have any patterns for leather armor?
I’d like to see a video on your dvd case, or at least preview it.
For the welt that has the angel in it for the ax. How would you use the stitching chisels to make the holes for stitching in that all together to make your finished sheath for the ax?
Use a bench drill.
Or a tiny nail. That’s how I did it before I had a drill.
@@flashpointbravo Thank you. I do not have a drill press or the money for one right now so I was looking for other ideas.
Thomas, if you don't have a drill bit, you can mark the holes with the stitching chisels and then use an awl to punch the rest of the way through the leather.
Where did you get your tomahawk?
I got a Simple little project a "turn shoe" or "moccasin slipper"
How to punch a 1/2" hole in 4-5 ounce leather. All I have is a hollow punch set.
I want to see how to inlay a stone in leather!!!!
what is the point of a welt, and how does one know if they need to add one
Hi Erick,
A welt is used for knife sheaths, so the blade doesn't slice through the stitch line when putting the knife in and out of the sheath. On a holster, it's added to allow extra room where the leather is stitched together, for the gun to slide in and out.
I think Chuck should start drinking decaff
Hopefully one less thing for me to screw up🤣
how mans square feet of leather does it take to make a full suit of armor?
Without knowing what type of design I can offer what mine takes. I use one side of 14/15 oz. and that will cover the Tassets, Pauldrons, Couters, Besegews, Chause and two front panels for the cuirass. That will take up a full side. The balance (arm/hand guards, side and back panels of cuirass, back panels on chause). For these pieces I’ll use about ½ of a 10/11 oz. Double Shoulder.
Sca heavy weapons armor
Where are the Kittens? :-)
Ha...
For a complete starter: why use welts?
Visual: V vs. \./ or || vs. |.| - It is a spacer between the front and back pieces of leather. It allows for a bit of an opening for the edge of a blade to sit without slicing into the front or back leather pieces. A welt just creates a buffer... On something like a gun holster, the welt plays the same role between the layers of leather creating a bit more of a cavity for the gun to rest in. For projects such as a business card holder, the welt can create more space to hold your cards in without pinching them between just two layers of leather.
Great explanation, josh. I would add that it keeps a knife blade from cutting your stitches and also reduces the stress on the thread and stitch holes because the leather isn’t being pulled away from itself.
I am now bought into welts, gentlemen! :) thank you for taking the time to educate the beginners!
If you sew two pieces of leather together to make a knife sheath the pieces will simply guide the blade onto the stitches and they will be cut
Inserting a welt acts as a buffer and protects the stitches
Also, a welt can be used to space apart the leather, and give you more room inside your sheath, pouch, or whatever
You can use a welt to space apart two sheets of leather when making a mobile phone case or similar