Learning to do things like cut a straight line, stitch straight lines free hand, draw a circle freehand, evenly space stitches over several feet freeehand are all basics of the trade that impress other people but are required right at the beginning of your career. I’m glad you mentioned it.
Stack like four of the stamps reversing end to end in one big rectangle stamp, do the same for the cutting die. Now you can press FOUR tags at the same time, now you can do a thousand in a few hours! That’s automation folks. Now that you can handle 5,000 item orders in a few days, you can afford a pneumatic press that can hold 800 at a time…. Now your biggest time hang up is not being able to load the machine fast enough…. Now you need an employee to help… oh god, I just wanted to make keychains…
Great tips. For peeps on a tight budget, Harbor freight sells pretty nice rubberized deadening hammers in a variety of weights for about five dollars. Not quite the same but for the price it works pretty well and keeps the tool from bouncing on the leather/punch
I have just bought a starter set for leathercraft and a bag of 500 g of scrap leather to test it. I like your videos and in an age of 51 and 25 years of professional software developer I can see my self make leatherthings to sell :) I like that it dont take a lot of space and tools to get started...
Im just getting started in leather but ive spent time in a machine shop. I think it will help down the road with this type of thinking and problem solving. Top notch clarity. Thanxs
The outline on the stamp design is shear genius. Self centering. Very smart. Another reason I like this channel. Where did you get your #2 blade handle? The #1 handle with the #11 blades are too light and flimsy for leather. They bend and give too much.
Today is my first day leatherworking. I am very slowly drawing and tracing my pattern over the leather, carving and beveling. I had no knowledge of presses and computer programs until now lol
Keep up with the tips. I hate my job and I’ve been working there for 35 years. I want to retire but our retirement won’t cover the cost of living. I want to take my inventory to craft fairs and supplement my income. Your tips helps, a lot
Tip: I've found that the 8.5/11 cardstock can be used in a 4 in 1 inkjet printer. Im doing moccasins, so I start with a foot tracing, build out the sole, then design the upper around it. I can do all the design work on regular paper, then put it into the copier part of the printer and print off multiple copies on cardstock. One to keep as the original, one to cut out the sole, one to cut out the upper. Then if I need to remake anything, I can pull the original and run another copy off on cardstock.
I have wondered about your 3 dot technique for making a straight line for the past year. It does make perfect sense! Thank you for adding to my arsenal of awesome tricks and tips for all kinds of making. This is the best leather channel on youtube and one of my favorite channels of all time.
This must be something that only working with leather or maybe fabric makes since. I have not heard of it in carpentry. The only time you would use more than 2 points of reference is if the material was longer than the straight edge you are using. If your leading edge is straight the all marks should be the same distance. If not you need to learn how to mark better.
If you are new to crafting like i am know that weaver leather supply will send you samples of leather. And if you are just getting started you can buy the belly cut for cheap and learn everything Corter Leather talks about. Weaver is sending me samples of the 3 weights that are currently available to buy in bellys. This way i will have a very good idea what oz weight i want to try to work with.
Get yun’s to a steel yard and get a piece of 1/4” flat steel bar, then hit up Lowe’s for the sticky backed nonslip rubber pad for furniture and where it to the back of the steel bar. For pattern or material weight 1/2” and 3/4” bar stock is great. Cut it to whatever size you need.
"Use the grid on your cutting board" - great tip, really saves me time! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I've learned a ton from your channel.
Totally agree on start on the basis tool. Because when the technology go down, we can always go back to the basics . Back to the roots. Awesome video!!!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, great job Eric, even though I only do 1 project at a time it's still Interesting 2 C, U have given me an idea thank you, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
I appreciate your comments about hand cutting vs things like a laser. I have a laser but feels too automated and makes a lot of extra work on removing edge burning and charring. Using the laser also takes the claim of handmade off the table. I like working with leather because I handmake my items. If i were in business it may be different and I would take the handmade label off the table.
Thank you. Production efficiently with little waste. Your tip will help me as well as other newbies keep the profit line above water. I look forward to further tips.
I love your videos - clear, relaxed but still efficient. You're a great teacher. Could you please share tips on sharpening EDGE BEVELLERS? Also, how do you protect and FINISH your NATURAL VEG TAN leathers? When burnishing edges its hard not to get overspill of whatever you're using onto grain side.
Yeah, I have a question. How do you use a pricking iron to punch through three layers and have both sides have accurate stitching holes? I was making a notebook cover, and using the pricking iron to make my stitching holes along my top stitching line. The top stitching came out nearly perfect, but the back was all jagged and irregular.
I find that when your leather gets beyond 4 - 5mm thick it's easier to use a pricking iron to lay out your stitches and then use a sharp awl to penetrate through the layers. I usually glue my layers together, sand level and then use a divider to mark my stitching line on both sides. That way you have something to aim for with your awl. A properly sharpened awl is a game changer if you haven't used one already. It'll cut through 8mm thick leather like butter.
Great tips Eric. Thanks! Just formed my Leathercraft business last year. Tips like this have really helped me along the way! Steve Simpson of Simpco Leathercraft. Thanks again!
Maybe something I need to save up for, dies and stamps.... (I live on the road and make short run individual items, selling the uniqueness of each thing, it, I'd love the ability to create larger quantities in short time...of course, I see to decide what it would be that I would make/sell in quantity!) Thanks for the video
Just started in leather crafting, and your channel was one of the main influences that gave me the itch! Thank you! Having fun so far tinkering in my shop. The free patterns make it easy to get started, and the quick success of good looking projects has me hooked on the hobby.
Love your classes, but this one about printing patterns works only with smaller projects. I work with bags at least 14” wide, so have to make my own patterns by hand. Thanks for all the tips!
I'm new to leather work. I sew with vinyl/faux leather. I have lambskin on hand, but don't know what to do with it. Tips for using Lambskin! And can I quilt it, like channel does?
I got injured in a car accident, doing leather work to keep my mind off of nit having money or even a job. The extent of my injuries broken leg and foot: hardware in my foot and a titanium rid in my leg from the knee to the ankle. Just got done creating a leather bifold with 3 Italian leathers. Cant make money every way I go. You?
The very best mauls & hammers for Leathercraft are Rawleather Maul & Hammers ! 1. the don’t make so much noise 2.there are natural 3. really easy make a beauty hammer (best two side Rawleather & brass or hard wood) (I use T-brass pipes and fill it whit something heavy! Have fun
Two dots WILL define a straight line but as you said in the video that line may not be exactly where you want it. the addition of a third or more dots give you some error checking capability. Given that adding extra dots takes seconds yet can reduce the chances of you cutting in slighyly the wrong place I think it is very worthwhile practice.
Video ideas: Discuss your name. - How did you get your name? What influenced your logo? How did you brand yourself? How does someone follow in your footsteps and create their own brand with a recognizable logo? Getting the perfect pattern. - How do you prototype? Do you make one and done? Do you have customers use your samples for a period of time? What adjustments do you make if a product is a failure? Discuss your stamp further. - How did you add the registration line around your stamp? Who made your stamp? Should a stamp be metal or could plastic work? Partnerships. - Do you partner with anyone else besides Weaver? How did you become sponsored by Weaver? Why do you support Weaver before anyone else? Could other crafters become sponsored by Weaver? Video making. - What encouraged the change in your videos from silent to spoken educational? How much time do you spend on making your videos? What inspires you to make a video? How has your RUclips channel helped you? What message are you sharing with your followers? The struggles of leathercraft. - What difficulties have you faced and overcome in leather crafting? How did you over come these difficulties? What advice would you share to a crafter who potentially will face these difficulties? What keeps you motivated and crafting? How do you avoid “burn out”?
Really great video and great information ! I am contemplating one of the weaver presses, and can you comment or video the differences or capabilities of each. And which you would suggest? Thanks!
The main difference is size and thus, power. If you're doing small dies and stamping, the one ton is usually plenty -- it's when you get to larger stamps and dies that might have stitching holes in them and thus a lot of surface area that you need the extra power (or you're making dies larger than the press bed of the 1 ton). I love them both, and I usually suggest starting with the 1 ton and adding the 8 ton if you end up needing it because that's what I did many years back
@@Corter Thanks for the info, I really appreciate the detailed explanation! I had sort of settled on getting the smaller one, for the reasons you say, until I saw the larger model and wondered if the extra expense is worth it, instead of buy twice, so to speak. Most of my dies would fit on the bed of the smaller press, and dont have a lot of extra holes or punches in the dies. I currently use an arbor press, and they work, but boy are they tiring if you are trying to do several at a time! Thanks again for all of the info.
@@fredpfeiljr6450 I own the smaller, 4-ton mighty wonder press as an upgrade from a 1-ton arbor press jerry-rigged for die-cutting and I can confirm it's an absolute night and day difference.
I have been doing this for quite a while and am disabled so the easier I can make it on myself the better/ longer I will be able to do leatherwork. I have had several cutting dies made by weaver .My question is where do you have the embossing dies made? Thanks in advance.
Thank you sir because share what a brilliant idea for the way you cut the leather. It's so useful for me, as a new lover craft leather. It's so difficult to learn leather craft at malaysia... for a long time I try to find a teacher, to learn more important about leather craft. Hope you can teach who's like me, want to learn about that. :from the old man it's me. Sorry my word not so good. I'm poor to speak English.
I've been watching how you randomly and sometimes wastefully use good leather for these demonstrations. As as a newbie, and a subscriber to this channel, I'm just wondering what you do with all the still usable leather you generate. I'd love to get my hands on some of those scraps, to help master my skills
it may look nice on camera but most of the stuff we use is either a fringe cut or marked/scarred to the point we cant use it - we donate all our scrap to the local boyscout troops :)
How do you design the stamp so the registration is set perfect for your die cutter? Did you design it to work like that or did a certain company do both tools at the same time?
I'ld love a video about "how to start selling, and building up your own shop" I do know, you made a video about design and pricing your leather goods. So this could be like part 3... Hope you see this. Great content 💯
Nice I didn't know about presses like that. I knew about knickers. I only pushed broom a saddle factory and they had millon dollar knickers 4 foot square.
Any way you could combine the stamp and the dye so its even faster? Youre already almost there with making the border indent, just need that indent to be a few mm thicker to pass through the leather
I'm sure it's possible! I'm not sure of a mfg who makes them though. We do it this way because we can use multiple stamps, which aren't very expensive, and one die, which is more expensive. But for a single project that needed thousands of pieces that would make things even faster!
@@Corter great tip!! You mentioned that weaver makes custom cutting dye. I’ve never seen a stamp like that. Is that from weaver also? Ps- made my wife a satchel modeled after the one you made in the video. Thanks for the great video!! It was my first rolled handle and your video made it easy to follow. Wish there was a way to attach a pic!! Thanks again
@@Corter Sir, Could you recommend the manufacturer of your custom stamps, similar sized as the Corter Hooks stamp shown in the video, with all that detail? I have bought your 3 currently available Patented Bottlehook®'s, with matching V2 Signature Split Rings and Veg Tan embossed Key Fobs, I love them. Now I have an itching to create!!!
Hi, and thanks for this one and all your other videos and patterns. Always helpful for me. Question for you: it looks like you are using a #2 Xacto-type blade for your cutting. Is that correct? I too like using this size and avoiding sharpening of a fixed blade. If it is a #2 like I think it is, can you tell me where you got your blade handle? Is it the Art Knife on the Weaver site? I am having trouble finding a better quality blade holder/handle (than the cheap silver ones all over Amazon and elsewhere) that hold the blade securely and has a comfy diameter and grip. I find lots of quality handles for a #11 blade but not the larger size - which is more stout. Thanks!!
How to leather shop, thickness of leather and the uses of various leather thickness. That would be awesome.
Learning to do things like cut a straight line, stitch straight lines free hand, draw a circle freehand, evenly space stitches over several feet freeehand are all basics of the trade that impress other people but are required right at the beginning of your career. I’m glad you mentioned it.
There's nothing more satisfying than coming up with a faster way to get something done without sacrificing any quality. I LOVE the process.
This is so awesome! I just became a leather worker so I'm obsessed with all of these videos!
❤❤ stunning. Need some advise on inserting rivets, eyelets & press studs, manually.
Stack like four of the stamps reversing end to end in one big rectangle stamp, do the same for the cutting die. Now you can press FOUR tags at the same time, now you can do a thousand in a few hours! That’s automation folks. Now that you can handle 5,000 item orders in a few days, you can afford a pneumatic press that can hold 800 at a time…. Now your biggest time hang up is not being able to load the machine fast enough…. Now you need an employee to help… oh god, I just wanted to make keychains…
Great tips. For peeps on a tight budget, Harbor freight sells pretty nice rubberized deadening hammers in a variety of weights for about five dollars. Not quite the same but for the price it works pretty well and keeps the tool from bouncing on the leather/punch
I have just bought a starter set for leathercraft and a bag of 500 g of scrap leather to test it. I like your videos and in an age of 51 and 25 years of professional software developer I can see my self make leatherthings to sell :) I like that it dont take a lot of space and tools to get started...
Im just getting started in leather but ive spent time in a machine shop. I think it will help down the road with this type of thinking and problem solving. Top notch clarity. Thanxs
I would like to see more videos like that, its really informative, motivational and meaningful for starter leathercrafters like me
Couldn't agree more :)
The outline on the stamp design is shear genius. Self centering. Very smart. Another reason I like this channel. Where did you get your #2 blade handle? The #1 handle with the #11 blades are too light and flimsy for leather. They bend and give too much.
Today is my first day leatherworking. I am very slowly drawing and tracing my pattern over the leather, carving and beveling. I had no knowledge of presses and computer programs until now lol
Keep up with the tips. I hate my job and I’ve been working there for 35 years. I want to retire but our retirement won’t cover the cost of living. I want to take my inventory to craft fairs and supplement my income. Your tips helps, a lot
Tip: I've found that the 8.5/11 cardstock can be used in a 4 in 1 inkjet printer.
Im doing moccasins, so I start with a foot tracing, build out the sole, then design the upper around it. I can do all the design work on regular paper, then put it into the copier part of the printer and print off multiple copies on cardstock.
One to keep as the original, one to cut out the sole, one to cut out the upper. Then if I need to remake anything, I can pull the original and run another copy off on cardstock.
I absolutely loved the art class story! What a cool life lesson and way to view things.
I have wondered about your 3 dot technique for making a straight line for the past year. It does make perfect sense! Thank you for adding to my arsenal of awesome tricks and tips for all kinds of making. This is the best leather channel on youtube and one of my favorite channels of all time.
This must be something that only working with leather or maybe fabric makes since. I have not heard of it in carpentry. The only time you would use more than 2 points of reference is if the material was longer than the straight edge you are using. If your leading edge is straight the all marks should be the same distance. If not you need to learn how to mark better.
If you are new to crafting like i am know that weaver leather supply will send you samples of leather. And if you are just getting started you can buy the belly cut for cheap and learn everything Corter Leather talks about. Weaver is sending me samples of the 3 weights that are currently available to buy in bellys. This way i will have a very good idea what oz weight i want to try to work with.
Get yun’s to a steel yard and get a piece of 1/4” flat steel bar, then hit up Lowe’s for the sticky backed nonslip rubber pad for furniture and where it to the back of the steel bar. For pattern or material weight 1/2” and 3/4” bar stock is great. Cut it to whatever size you need.
This was a great explanation, thank you. I would love to see a tips and tricks video about rivet setting
"Use the grid on your cutting board" - great tip, really saves me time! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I've learned a ton from your channel.
You always have the best tips and you’re a pleasure to listen to and learn from! A BIG THANK YOU from the East Coast! 😊
Totally agree on start on the basis tool. Because when the technology go down, we can always go back to the basics . Back to the roots. Awesome video!!!
Thank you for helping me by making all your videos you explain things very well nice and very kind you seem to be a as a person thank you once again
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, great job Eric, even though I only do 1 project at a time it's still Interesting 2 C, U have given me an idea thank you, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
I appreciate your comments about hand cutting vs things like a laser. I have a laser but feels too automated and makes a lot of extra work on removing edge burning and charring. Using the laser also takes the claim of handmade off the table. I like working with leather because I handmake my items. If i were in business it may be different and I would take the handmade label off the table.
Thank you. Production efficiently with little waste. Your tip will help me as well as other newbies keep the profit line above water. I look forward to further tips.
Great idea and thanks for sharing insights and wisdom .
Wow. This was very educational. Thank you for sharing
The best channel for leather crafters !!!
Yup my HS art teacher made us use different styles and mediums in the advanced classes. It made me much better.
I've had really good results cutting straight lines with quilting rulers and rotary cutters.
I love your videos - clear, relaxed but still efficient. You're a great teacher. Could you please share tips on sharpening EDGE BEVELLERS? Also, how do you protect and FINISH your NATURAL VEG TAN leathers? When burnishing edges its hard not to get overspill of whatever you're using onto grain side.
Yeah, I have a question. How do you use a pricking iron to punch through three layers and have both sides have accurate stitching holes? I was making a notebook cover, and using the pricking iron to make my stitching holes along my top stitching line. The top stitching came out nearly perfect, but the back was all jagged and irregular.
I find that when your leather gets beyond 4 - 5mm thick it's easier to use a pricking iron to lay out your stitches and then use a sharp awl to penetrate through the layers. I usually glue my layers together, sand level and then use a divider to mark my stitching line on both sides. That way you have something to aim for with your awl. A properly sharpened awl is a game changer if you haven't used one already. It'll cut through 8mm thick leather like butter.
Great tips Eric. Thanks! Just formed my Leathercraft business last year. Tips like this have really helped me along the way! Steve Simpson of Simpco Leathercraft. Thanks again!
Great video
Maybe something I need to save up for, dies and stamps.... (I live on the road and make short run individual items, selling the uniqueness of each thing, it, I'd love the ability to create larger quantities in short time...of course, I see to decide what it would be that I would make/sell in quantity!) Thanks for the video
Just started in leather crafting, and your channel was one of the main influences that gave me the itch! Thank you! Having fun so far tinkering in my shop. The free patterns make it easy to get started, and the quick success of good looking projects has me hooked on the hobby.
Love your classes, but this one about printing patterns works only with smaller projects. I work with bags at least 14” wide, so have to make my own patterns by hand. Thanks for all the tips!
I'm new to leather work. I sew with vinyl/faux leather. I have lambskin on hand, but don't know what to do with it. Tips for using Lambskin! And can I quilt it, like channel does?
Thank you for the nice tips and tricks. - Greetings to both of you.
Please do more of these! So much good info...
Thanks for sharing! This was really interesting and I definitely learned some things.
Really enjoy your videos. I never walk away without learning something new 😉
Thank you sir for this beautiful video and for sharing your secrets.
I picked up a thermal laminator for my templates. 5mil works great
Thanks ! Pure common sense but taken to a really useful technique and really well explained too.
Thanks! Your tips on stamping and cutting (@8+ mins) 😍
I want to have my own leather business. You inspire me to do professional leather work while in mass production while maintaining quality.
How's it going Tim?
I got injured in a car accident, doing leather work to keep my mind off of nit having money or even a job. The extent of my injuries broken leg and foot: hardware in my foot and a titanium rid in my leg from the knee to the ankle. Just got done creating a leather bifold with 3 Italian leathers. Cant make money every way I go. You?
The very best mauls & hammers for Leathercraft are Rawleather Maul & Hammers ! 1. the don’t make so much noise 2.there are natural 3. really easy make a beauty hammer (best two side Rawleather & brass or hard wood) (I use T-brass pipes and fill it whit something heavy! Have fun
This is Anil Dwivedi from India,
I'm a fan of you!!
Love that stamp first cut after technique. Fantastic repeatability.
Gracias por compartir tus enseñanzas , maestro!
Yeah I needed to hear the three dots make a line part. Thanks 😳 ☺️
How do you finish on the back side? Do you polish it?
Great video! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Brazil.
That's amazing, thankyou so much for lesson 🙏🏻
What thickness of leather are you using here? I have trouble figuring out which type to use for leather wallets with layers
Thank you. I'm a complete beginner and starting to plan to make some simple stamping projects
Pls
Easy way to install zipper to a vertical wallet all around
Hi! Would you recommend an electric lighter for leather craft? If not, what would be another alternative to gas lighters?
What is the best liner for a holster to stop wear on barrel.?
what a great set of tips! Thank you!!
Who did your stamp for the key chain
Thank you! Very useful ☑️ Greetings from Bolivia
Two dots WILL define a straight line but as you said in the video that line may not be exactly where you want it. the addition of a third or more dots give you some error checking capability. Given that adding extra dots takes seconds yet can reduce the chances of you cutting in slighyly the wrong place I think it is very worthwhile practice.
4:28 using the maul as weight to maintain the pattern... then it slips right away.
Video ideas:
Discuss your name. - How did you get your name? What influenced your logo? How did you brand yourself? How does someone follow in your footsteps and create their own brand with a recognizable logo?
Getting the perfect pattern. - How do you prototype? Do you make one and done? Do you have customers use your samples for a period of time? What adjustments do you make if a product is a failure?
Discuss your stamp further. - How did you add the registration line around your stamp? Who made your stamp? Should a stamp be metal or could plastic work?
Partnerships. - Do you partner with anyone else besides Weaver? How did you become sponsored by Weaver? Why do you support Weaver before anyone else? Could other crafters become sponsored by Weaver?
Video making. - What encouraged the change in your videos from silent to spoken educational? How much time do you spend on making your videos? What inspires you to make a video? How has your RUclips channel helped you? What message are you sharing with your followers?
The struggles of leathercraft. - What difficulties have you faced and overcome in leather crafting? How did you over come these difficulties? What advice would you share to a crafter who potentially will face these difficulties? What keeps you motivated and crafting? How do you avoid “burn out”?
Really great video and great information ! I am contemplating one of the weaver presses, and can you comment or video the differences or capabilities of each. And which you would suggest? Thanks!
The main difference is size and thus, power. If you're doing small dies and stamping, the one ton is usually plenty -- it's when you get to larger stamps and dies that might have stitching holes in them and thus a lot of surface area that you need the extra power (or you're making dies larger than the press bed of the 1 ton). I love them both, and I usually suggest starting with the 1 ton and adding the 8 ton if you end up needing it because that's what I did many years back
@@Corter Thanks for the info, I really appreciate the detailed explanation! I had sort of settled on getting the smaller one, for the reasons you say, until I saw the larger model and wondered if the extra expense is worth it, instead of buy twice, so to speak. Most of my dies would fit on the bed of the smaller press, and dont have a lot of extra holes or punches in the dies. I currently use an arbor press, and they work, but boy are they tiring if you are trying to do several at a time! Thanks again for all of the info.
@@fredpfeiljr6450 I own the smaller, 4-ton mighty wonder press as an upgrade from a 1-ton arbor press jerry-rigged for die-cutting and I can confirm it's an absolute night and day difference.
@@FudgedDiceRoll Thanks for the info, I appreciate it! Sounds like we started in the same place. I think I will like the upgrade very much!
I have been doing this for quite a while and am disabled so the easier I can make it on myself the better/ longer I will be able to do leatherwork. I have had several cutting dies made by weaver .My question is where do you have the embossing dies made? Thanks in advance.
Thank you sir because share what a brilliant idea for the way you cut the leather. It's so useful for me, as a new lover craft leather. It's so difficult to learn leather craft at malaysia... for a long time I try to find a teacher, to learn more important about leather craft. Hope you can teach who's like me, want to learn about that.
:from the old man it's me.
Sorry my word not so good. I'm poor to speak English.
Use a neodymium magnet put underneath a table. Will hold the steel magnet tightly.
Really helpful & excellent explanation for beginners, I have learned many tips thanks again, & especially about the time.
Any idea what the best blades are to use? Mine seem to dull unreasonably fast.
Always a pleasure learning in listening.
Sure enjoy watching and learning …now to get a kit!
I've been watching how you randomly and sometimes wastefully use good leather for these demonstrations.
As as a newbie, and a subscriber to this channel, I'm just wondering what you do with all the still usable leather you generate.
I'd love to get my hands on some of those scraps, to help master my skills
it may look nice on camera but most of the stuff we use is either a fringe cut or marked/scarred to the point we cant use it - we donate all our scrap to the local boyscout troops :)
How do you design the stamp so the registration is set perfect for your die cutter? Did you design it to work like that or did a certain company do both tools at the same time?
Very great tips! I enjoyed watching
Where do you get your custom split rings from
I started about three months ago and your videos and the weaver leather craft videos so far have taught me everything I know
Trade secrets! :)
Really useful little tips
Another cracking video Eric.
Straight to the point and well explained. This is an awesome video. Thank you. Not easy, a lot of trial and error to find these methods
Can you demonstrate how to make the leather stiff for a welding hood
Where do I buy the stamping tool that size is that also from weaver leather or is that from somewhere else??
That is a great question. That is a nice stamp!
Save money on plastic for patterns, I use place mats from the dollar store
I noticed you use a single needle to do a lot of your stitching. Do you sew in one direction and than go back to fill in the other side?
Great Video. What would you say is the best design software for making patterns for leatherwork?
Can you get a die cut with the stamp built in so it all one process?
I'ld love a video about "how to start selling, and building up your own shop"
I do know, you made a video about design and pricing your leather goods. So this could be like part 3...
Hope you see this. Great content 💯
Stock & Barrel Leathercraft offer this, not free but would probably quickly pay for itself in time saved and mistakes avoided.
Good on ya ! Thanks for sharing
That last tip was pure genius!
Nice I didn't know about presses like that. I knew about knickers. I only pushed broom a saddle factory and they had millon dollar knickers 4 foot square.
Awesome ! Thanx !
Any way you could combine the stamp and the dye so its even faster? Youre already almost there with making the border indent, just need that indent to be a few mm thicker to pass through the leather
I'm sure it's possible! I'm not sure of a mfg who makes them though. We do it this way because we can use multiple stamps, which aren't very expensive, and one die, which is more expensive. But for a single project that needed thousands of pieces that would make things even faster!
@@Corter great tip!! You mentioned that weaver makes custom cutting dye. I’ve never seen a stamp like that. Is that from weaver also?
Ps- made my wife a satchel modeled after the one you made in the video. Thanks for the great video!! It was my first rolled handle and your video made it easy to follow. Wish there was a way to attach a pic!! Thanks again
@@Corter Sir, Could you recommend the manufacturer of your custom stamps, similar sized as the Corter Hooks stamp shown in the video, with all that detail? I have bought your 3 currently available Patented Bottlehook®'s, with matching V2 Signature Split Rings and Veg Tan embossed Key Fobs, I love them. Now I have an itching to create!!!
Hi, and thanks for this one and all your other videos and patterns. Always helpful for me. Question for you: it looks like you are using a #2 Xacto-type blade for your cutting. Is that correct? I too like using this size and avoiding sharpening of a fixed blade. If it is a #2 like I think it is, can you tell me where you got your blade handle? Is it the Art Knife on the Weaver site? I am having trouble finding a better quality blade holder/handle (than the cheap silver ones all over Amazon and elsewhere) that hold the blade securely and has a comfy diameter and grip. I find lots of quality handles for a #11 blade but not the larger size - which is more stout. Thanks!!
Doh, just saw your replay below! Nice!! It appears you have a growing market!
Thank you! Great video! Please if you can next video about snaps, rivets, eyelets!!!!
Grat video but do you make the graphic stamp yourself?
What xacto handle are you using? Is it solid brass? Where can I get one?
yep, solid brass :) We designed them ourselves, they're going to be available soon!
So grateful for makers like you who share the knowledge you’ve gained over the years - thank you.
Same as my high school shop class. You had to be proficient with hand tools before you were allowed to use power tools.