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@Rickysim84 & Toby88

Appreciate the input about the spacing of the chisels. Can i ask if you have any tips/advice on how to accurately make the holes when there are more than 2 layers of leather? I had difficulty punching the holes; they don't come out straight properly on the other side. I probably need to find a solid surface to hammer them. Using the floor and mat at the moment
 
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waichit said:
@Rickysim84 & Toby88

Appreciate the input about the spacing of the chisels. Can i ask if you have any tips/advice on how to accurately make the holes when there are more than 2 layers of leather? I had difficulty punching the holes; they don't come out straight properly on the other side. I probably need to find a solid surface to hammer them. Using the floor and mat at the moment
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Erm, i am also trying to improve on this part. Stitching is actually very easy but the main problem is how to use the chisel. Also, i notice that by sharpening ur chisel, u can have a better accurate hole. And while u punch through ur leather, try to pull it out straight instead of left and right, because it may bend ur chisel.

To have a more accurate punch, u can opt for a groover where u can cut a groove where the thread and stay inside. If groover, it is easier for u to punch too.

For the chisel, i think that having 2 types of chisel should be sufficient for most of the people. Get the chisel with 1 prong and another chisel with 4 prong. Unless u are into a very big project, then maybe u need to get a chisel with 6 to 10 prong. As u know that 1 prong chisel is mainly for u to use it when there is a curve.

Regarding the stitching pony on this website. How to make a Leathercraft Stitching Pony | thecraftycouple
I can say that this is a good method of custom made one stitching pony. Also, u need to know that the stitching pony in goodsjapan are actually made of very very good wood. Good wood such as it is hard enough, so that it can grip ur leather project without dropping. U does not need to put a leather cover toward the woods if u can smooth the woods surface with a sand paper and coat it with a clear coat will do.
 
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rickysim84 said:
Erm, i am also trying to improve on this part. Stitching is actually very easy but the main problem is how to use the chisel. Also, i notice that by sharpening ur chisel, u can have a better accurate hole. And while u punch through ur leather, try to pull it out straight instead of left and right, because it may bend ur chisel.

To have a more accurate punch, u can opt for a groover where u can cut a groove where the thread and stay inside. If groover, it is easier for u to punch too.

For the chisel, i think that having 2 types of chisel should be sufficient for most of the people. Get the chisel with 1 prong and another chisel with 4 prong. Unless u are into a very big project, then maybe u need to get a chisel with 6 to 10 prong. As u know that 1 prong chisel is mainly for u to use it when there is a curve.

Regarding the stitching pony on this website. How to make a Leathercraft Stitching Pony | thecraftycouple
I can say that this is a good method of custom made one stitching pony. Also, u need to know that the stitching pony in goodsjapan are actually made of very very good wood. Good wood such as it is hard enough, so that it can grip ur leather project without dropping. U does not need to put a leather cover toward the woods if u can smooth the woods surface with a sand paper and coat it with a clear coat will do.
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Sharpening the chisel can be a good way to ensure clean, straight holes. It is also a very good practice to tap the chisel straight down into your leather project. Never do it sideways at all! As for pulling it out, most of the time it should be relatively ok. However, a trick I use it whereby I use a bar of soap. So, before you use your chisel, dab it onto the soap bar (must be bone dry, if not your project would be soapy!). This ensures smooth pulling out of chisel, less damage to the hole and chisel.
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Another way is using the one in goodsjapan. Its called Leather Nippers, looks like a rotary belt hole puncher. It should ensure both sides top and bottom layers to be straight. Recently used it, not too bad, but hand quite tired :s13: ....maybe not used to it yet!
 
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Do any of you use an awl for making your stitching holes? I'm deciding between getting an awl (people normally use a diamond shaped awl blade right?) or a chisel. Btw do you have any good basic leathercrafting books to recommend?
 
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@Hacks00

Yes. I used an awl, not diamond though, just the normal rounded one.

But the way i use, its not really very conventional. Normally I would use it to enlarge holes (make needle go in easier) and holding onto the leather when applying the rubber cement (very sticky, so don't want my fingers to kena it).

I don't use primarily to create holes, since I have my pricking irons.


As for books, you can try getting from Tandy OR you can try googling for torrents (leather making/crafting related e book) OR watching YouTube videos (Ian Atkinson's videos for starters, you can branch out from there) OR you can try Kinokuniya (ask for leather crafting books, they are either in Japanese or Taiwanese Chinese) OR try to find out your own (long process, but it's really worth it as you will feel a sense of accomplishment, cause sometimes books don't teach you everything!)

Try to avoid text heavy eBooks or books. Its the pictorial guide that's the important part.
 
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Another batch of overstocks!
These items may be of use for new and seasoned leathercrafters in this forum.

1.Nylon Thread
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Silky smooth thread ensures smooth sewing from hole to hole. This comes in a huge quantity, almost 500 m in length. It is about 0.8 mm thick for thread width. No brand for this. Comes with this plastic bag for protection and for keeping.

2.Various Threads
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Top Row
- they are all the same. 3 small rolls of polyester thread. They are of the braided type, typically stronger than single cord (flat). Black in colour. 0.8mm, and approx, 50-60m in total (all 3 of them).

Bottom Row
-From left to right
-Mochite is the colour (close to military green). 10m. This thread is nylon too, but its very thin, approx 0.4 to 0.5mm.
-Burgundy colour. Waxed polyester thread. Braided type. 0.8mm. Length is around 10m too.
-Dark Brown (close to black) colour. Waxed polyester thread. Braided type. 0.8mm. Length is around 10m too.

3. Lacing Prongs (2 teeth)

FRONT
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BACK
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Use for lacing of leather projects instead of just stitching (with thread). As seen on 2nd picture.
This teeth spacing is around 3mm. and the width of each tooth is 3mm. This creates ample space for leather laces to go through the slit holes.


Interested takers do let me know via PM! Thanks for viewing again!
 
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Hi im urgently looking for some black dye. A stock of ripe vinegaroon will do too. Need it for a personal thing. Let me know if you have some I would like to buy it! Thanks!
 
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Yes. Perhaps you might want to consider this > please refer to post #2579, page 172. Its previous post containing edge dyes and threads.
Currenly, for sale is matt black and a shiny black. As for your reference of vinegaroon, I assume its almost inky black colour (vinegar black) and not the insect that pops all over Google images?
 
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Hi thanks but im looking for leather dye not edge dye. Vinegaroon is a brew of vinegar and iron that turns veg tanned leather black upon application. Its quite cool you should check it out. I had a can of it but its gone stale after being left alone for too long (about 1 year i think) which makes it no longer effective.
 
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Nice. I will try it sometime later. I have a bottle of forest green leather dye and it gave interesting results as the veg-tanned leather become more like a pull-up green leather.
 
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finally the thread is moving in the 'right' direction. Sharing. Instead of promoting own goods.
 
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marxace said:
New wallet that i just ordered.

Stingray skin with midnight blue calf leather lining. tried burning it for few seconds and it doesnt melt but the burnt area will turn black. However it can be wiped off. So should be real hor?

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Nice! Where did u get the wallet from?
 
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