I had never heard of buckstitching and I am so thrilled to see it done. I hope you show how to cut your slits and do the stitching also! Wonderful video! Thanks so much. :)
I am a very amateur leatherworker and your videos have been extremely helpful in helping me to understand some techniques. Particularly this one. I guess that I am a little old fashioned, but really like buckstitched leather. I have done a number of belts, but am finding it hard to locate lace that works well for buckstitching nowadays. This is the first video that I have seen, which really does a good job at demonstrating beveling. I know that making these videos takes away from your business... But I want you to know that I appreciate your taking the time to make them. Thanks again !
It is because of fine craftsmen like yourself that the newbies like me can learn enough quality traits and training to be able to get our start in the craft. Many, Many, Many Thanks and we will do our best to make our Mentors proud.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise in these videos. There are so many little tips that you are sharing that I have not seen in any other leathercraft tutorials.
I had to go back and look at this again. I've been learning to do some lacing and I didn't want to purchase it from the store. I love the idea of the saddle soap and will definitely try it as I think the hair's on the backside would lay down like they were almost burnished by the time you finished going half way down the belt. Love it, thanks so much for doing these video's, it's like a little encyclopedia that I can go back to when there are questions. :)
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge . I did leathercraft as a hobby, when i was very young .I have learned so much from your videos again thanks. One day i hope to be able to make my own saddle.
+Bruce Cheaney, I would love to see more of your videos! I always end up with more understanding in leather crafting, after I push play. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge! 👍👍👍
Ready for a challenge? I would like to see you get a scrap bag from Tandy, and see how many sellable projects you could get out of it. I'm poor, and need inspiration! Thanks
In your videos it looks like you have a big shop. Could you give us a tour of it? The Videos you did on making conch where do i look to get some of that tooling. If you are just getting started will a regular sewing machine work for sewing backing on hog dog collars. Thanks for your time and video on here.
Because of wetting the leather does that make a difference on how tight or slack you pull the string through the holes? To allow for shrinkage. Love you work.
Always learn a lot from your videos. Have a question non related to buckstitching though. Where did you purchase your Cowboy 4500 sewing machine? I think the newest version is the Cowboy 7441 but can't find where to purchase one.
Sorry Bruce, guess I miss spoke, after further checking I find the Cowboy 4500 is still available from Toledo Industrial Machines.... should have checked first before asking huh... sorry
Terrific tips! I found myself having to make some lace and not knowing the tricks, I thought to myself "I bet Bruce Cheaney shows us how to do it", and there it was! Thanks Mr. Cheaney! Quick question, would you make 1/8" lace as well?
Bruce Cheaney thanks Bruce! Could you give me an example of some weights that you’d use for different projects? How do you choose the weights for making your lace?
Hi I've just bought an Australian strander and was wanting to ask a few questions first can you use veg tanned tooling leather? Second how do you get the curve out of the lace and third when I've stretched the leather and go to resize it doesn't seem to bite into the leather and runs through the strander the second time without actually resizing, regardless of how tight I hold it. Any help would be great thanks
Great video. First one of yours that I watched, learned a lot. Question, when your pulling the wet lace through the leather hole. Does the shape of the hole matter. Or are you simply "breaking" the lace to make it more pliable/floppy. I would assume it would take the shape of the hole being wet but...anyhoo i'm off to check out your other vids.
I start with different sizes of round holes and after a little use they reshape themselves that's why I have a variety of holes punched in my pull through. But like you said it is used just to break down the stiffness of the leather. Thanks Bruce
I saw you sell DVD´s on how to build different saddles. Have you made or would you consider making a DVD on building a Wade style saddle like the one you showed in one or two of your short videos? :D
Thank you for posting, Bruce!
how thoughtful of you to share your talent & demonstrate for us --- thank you
Simple but very effective. Tools are the same. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I spent many years 🧵 sewing... more recently I started to buck-stitch . I’m so happy, how fast and easy it is to get a good result!
I totally agree!
I had never heard of buckstitching and I am so thrilled to see it done. I hope you show how to cut your slits and do the stitching also! Wonderful video! Thanks so much. :)
I am a very amateur leatherworker and your videos have been extremely helpful in helping me to understand some techniques. Particularly this one. I guess that I am a little old fashioned, but really like buckstitched leather. I have done a number of belts, but am finding it hard to locate lace that works well for buckstitching nowadays. This is the first video that I have seen, which really does a good job at demonstrating beveling. I know that making these videos takes away from your business... But I want you to know that I appreciate your taking the time to make them. Thanks again !
It is because of fine craftsmen like yourself that the newbies like me can learn enough quality traits and training to be able to get our start in the craft. Many, Many, Many Thanks and we will do our best to make our Mentors proud.
thank you, Bruce.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise in these videos. There are so many little tips that you are sharing that I have not seen in any other leathercraft tutorials.
Thanks that really means a lot to me knowing it helps you.Bruce
nice work bruce👍
Thank You I appreciate your comment. Bruce
Thanks Bruce. This is exactly the video I was looking for !
i just wanted to say, that table looks awesome. Thanks for another great vid!
I have not done any buck stitching yet but now that I know how to bevel the lace I am going to give it a go Trevor Kelly Logan City Qld, Australia
Thank you Bruce Ive watched most all of your videos
Thank You!
I had to go back and look at this again. I've been learning to do some lacing and I didn't want to purchase it from the store. I love the idea of the saddle soap and will definitely try it as I think the hair's on the backside would lay down like they were almost burnished by the time you finished going half way down the belt. Love it, thanks so much for doing these video's, it's like a little encyclopedia that I can go back to when there are questions. :)
OK, many thanks for the great tutorial!
Great video, Bruce.
Thank you.
Eric, Thanks for watching.
goo stuff Bruce
good
Yes more. I'd like to see under the buckstitching awl so I can make one like the middle one. This video was jam packed with old-timey insight, Thanks!
Always great to listen to you explain how to do different things. Thanks
+Larry Swenson Thank you for your comments and watching my UA-cam videos. Bruce
Thank you Bruce I appreciate your work and tips and tricks such as making your own buck stitching.
Thank You for watching!
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge . I did leathercraft as a hobby, when i was very young .I have learned so much from your videos again thanks. One day i hope to be able to make my own saddle.
Thanks for watching my UA-cam videos.
Sir ,the pleasure is all mine
This do it yourself leather craft is very interesting, I like it!
Give the man some thumbs up.
Thanks Bruce for a very well constructed presentation.
Bob
Thanks Robert
+Bruce Cheaney, I would love to see more of your videos! I always end up with more understanding in leather crafting, after I push play. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge! 👍👍👍
Great, as always.
Thanks a lot...
Very good video. Thanks for the share.
👍😉. Thanks.
Крутой пенсионер. Дай бог ему здоровья.
I really like that leather on the corner of your bench! I've never beveled lace that way but I'm gonna have to try this! Thanks so much Bruce!
Don, Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment. This is the way my Dad beveled lace leather strings.
Always enjoy your video's
Thanks I'll do a couple more...
good video keep up the good work.
Thank You Very Much.
Ready for a challenge? I would like to see you get a scrap bag from Tandy, and see how many sellable projects you could get out of it. I'm poor, and need inspiration! Thanks
I love that i learn something new from you everyday my friend! Do you have any video showing how to do a Cheyenne roll?
In your videos it looks like you have a big shop. Could you give us a tour of it? The Videos you did on making conch where do i look to get some of that tooling. If you are just getting started will a regular sewing machine work for sewing backing on hog dog collars. Thanks for your time and video on here.
Great video Bruce. Like to know how to get some tools down here to Mexico. Saludos amigo.
Because of wetting the leather does that make a difference on how tight or slack you pull the string through the holes? To allow for shrinkage. Love you work.
Karen, The wet leather works better than being dry it pulls down and slides better wet. Thanks for asking. Bruce
Always learn a lot from your videos. Have a question non related to buckstitching though. Where did you purchase your Cowboy 4500 sewing machine? I think the newest version is the Cowboy 7441 but can't find where to purchase one.
Sorry Bruce, guess I miss spoke, after further checking I find the Cowboy 4500 is still available from Toledo Industrial Machines.... should have checked first before asking huh... sorry
Terrific tips! I found myself having to make some lace and not knowing the tricks, I thought to myself "I bet Bruce Cheaney shows us how to do it", and there it was! Thanks Mr. Cheaney! Quick question, would you make 1/8" lace as well?
Yes you can make 1/8" also. Thanks for watching!
Bruce Cheaney thanks Bruce! Could you give me an example of some weights that you’d use for different projects? How do you choose the weights for making your lace?
Hi I've just bought an Australian strander and was wanting to ask a few questions first can you use veg tanned tooling leather? Second how do you get the curve out of the lace and third when I've stretched the leather and go to resize it doesn't seem to bite into the leather and runs through the strander the second time without actually resizing, regardless of how tight I hold it. Any help would be great thanks
Great video. First one of yours that I watched, learned a lot. Question, when your pulling the wet lace through the leather hole. Does the shape of the hole matter. Or are you simply "breaking" the lace to make it more pliable/floppy. I would assume it would take the shape of the hole being wet but...anyhoo i'm off to check out your other vids.
I start with different sizes of round holes and after a little use they reshape themselves that's why I have a variety of holes punched in my pull through. But like you said it is used just to break down the stiffness of the leather. Thanks Bruce
***** That clears that up. Thanks
What size or weight leather are you using here?. Great info. Thanks.
John O'donovan 5/7 oz leather from Tennessee Tanning. Thanks Bruce
I saw you sell DVD´s on how to build different saddles. Have you made or would you consider making a DVD on building a Wade style saddle like the one you showed in one or two of your short videos? :D
Yes I have one I am working on that shows how to make that wade saddle.
Bruce
Thank you! Can´t wait :D
Bruce just wondering what weight latigo you started with ?
5 to 7 ounce which is just a little heavy. I have an old leather splitter that I pull the laces through and take it down to about 4 to 5 ounce.
how long have you been doin this
A1SOFT G4MER started sometime in the 1960's
my hour of experimentation.........buy lace...........unless leather confetti is your thing