I have one and I rarely use it. These wooden strap cutters are better because it "traps" the leather as it cuts. Where the draw knife you have to really work on keeping that strap you're cutting against the edge while trying to keep it from getting all swirly on ya. The leather will sometimes bend also. Kinda wish I'd have spent that money on more useful tools. But... that's leathercraft😊
@@WeaverLeatherSupply When attempting to use a wooden strap cutter on thick, (10-15oz) waxed leather, it always results in a major failure. The blades aren’t sturdy enough for the job. I usually have to send my entire side off to someone who has a strap cutting machine to get my belt blanks.
Another great video, Chuck. I recently purchased a strap cutter and have not used it yet. This video was quite helpful. Thank you. I love the LE series. ❤
Great tips, I recently made a strap cutter myself and had the same issue when feeding the leather through. I made an off set on the out feed side after watching your video, plus another feature so the leather cannot bind. I added a feed arm to mine that runs the length of the cutter that keeps the leather parallel and allows me to put pressure on the leather with my thumb against the feed arm as I make a cutting pass. It's handy for recutting small traps as the feed arm stops the piece from flapping about.
Please excuse my ignorance....I'm a newbee. Why don't you use Balm with Atom Wax on the rough side of leather or inside of holsters etc.? Wouldn't that help the leather ??
I rarely if ever finish the inside of a holster. Most of my customers prefer to have the flesh side clean and free of any kind of finish, just a coat of oil and/or dye. Flesh side of the leather is actually more durable and cut resistant than the top grain too. If you want to put a sealer/finish on the flesh side I think tokenol works the best for that. I think it does a better job at finishing the flesh side than it does on the edges.
@maddawgnoll is correct on Tokonole or gum tragacanth being a good option if you do want to slick the rough side of the hide. It will help slick down any loose fibers, whereas the leather balm would just add a slight gloss to the leather. Thanks!
Who needs a therapist when you have Chuck! ❤
I hope you do a video on the draw gauge. I’ve always been curious about them but never picked one up for myself yet.
I have one and I rarely use it. These wooden strap cutters are better because it "traps" the leather as it cuts. Where the draw knife you have to really work on keeping that strap you're cutting against the edge while trying to keep it from getting all swirly on ya. The leather will sometimes bend also. Kinda wish I'd have spent that money on more useful tools. But... that's leathercraft😊
Daniel has a draw gauge video coming out soon! It works well for those really heavy leathers that can tend to bend the blade of a wooden strap cutter.
@@WeaverLeatherSupply When attempting to use a wooden strap cutter on thick, (10-15oz) waxed leather, it always results in a major failure. The blades aren’t sturdy enough for the job. I usually have to send my entire side off to someone who has a strap cutting machine to get my belt blanks.
New video on a Wednesday! Love it! Don't have to wait until Friday!
Another great video, Chuck. I recently purchased a strap cutter and have not used it yet. This video was quite helpful. Thank you. I love the LE series. ❤
Great tips, I recently made a strap cutter myself and had the same issue when feeding the leather through. I made an off set on the out feed side after watching your video, plus another feature so the leather cannot bind. I added a feed arm to mine that runs the length of the cutter that keeps the leather parallel and allows me to put pressure on the leather with my thumb against the feed arm as I make a cutting pass. It's handy for recutting small traps as the feed arm stops the piece from flapping about.
If you put some painters tape on the back of that super flimsy piece it'll give it some body and make it easier to use the strap cutter on it
Please show the other 5 tools! 😊
What is preferred for the decorative edge on a belt? A groover or a creaser?
You can ask ten different people and get both answers. It's a matter of opinion. I crease small straps (1"or less width) and groove anything larger.
Please excuse my ignorance....I'm a newbee. Why don't you use Balm with Atom Wax on the rough side of leather or inside of holsters etc.? Wouldn't that help the leather ??
I rarely if ever finish the inside of a holster. Most of my customers prefer to have the flesh side clean and free of any kind of finish, just a coat of oil and/or dye. Flesh side of the leather is actually more durable and cut resistant than the top grain too.
If you want to put a sealer/finish on the flesh side I think tokenol works the best for that. I think it does a better job at finishing the flesh side than it does on the edges.
@maddawgnoll is correct on Tokonole or gum tragacanth being a good option if you do want to slick the rough side of the hide. It will help slick down any loose fibers, whereas the leather balm would just add a slight gloss to the leather. Thanks!