I don't understand how people lose their tools. I mean I know it's really common with any tools, but it takes like no extra time to put one back in its home.
only a minute in but... for the large (1" give or take) round punch, you can find an old (or buy new) piece of black iron pipe and grind the edge to a cutting point.
Yup, I used both an old used 1" water pipe and a piece of thin-wall conduit to experiment with. The thin-wall cut leather easier but dinged faster since there was less material in the wall to resist. The water pipe does great.. although it did leave a bit of grey dust on the first couple of buttons. I used wood blocks on top end to absorb cold forming. Maybe giving it a somewhat solid top of ??? might work better. Still... it works. :)
I’d love to see a leather element about adding dividers and pockets to the interior of bags. I’m fairly new to the craft and have made a couple of basic briefcases and satchels, but I’m not sure about the best way of adding interior dividers and pockets that actually look good.
Chuck 100% fantastic content and hilarious one liners in all the videos. "10:32 ...we have a tool, take my advise, buy 2, 1 will disappear immediately" Absolute love seeing these videos in my inbox, they make my day and because of the stay at home order, been watching them ALL.
This is the most useful channel I've come across in a long, long time. I'd love to see you do a sword baldric sometime, I've been looking for a good video on making one for a while now.
Another awesome 'how to'! Thank you! Love the idea of using scraps to make toggles! As for the 'buy two'..🤣I guess this happens frequently? Maybe make a nice leather strap with scraps to tie to it.kind of like a tire on a gas station key! Hee hee!
Hi Chuck, this old LEATHER SMITH has a suggestion, I bought a roll of the stuff wood workers use 2 keep there projects from moving around, I glue it 2 my anvils 4 snaps and rivets, does 2 things anvil doesn't move around and anvil is cushioned, I also glued upholstery leather hair side down on anvils so snap caps and rivet caps do not get scratched or flattened. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Hi Marshall, We have not done a video on this but thank you for the suggestion. We'll link a video Corter Leather did on attaching a zipper, this will only work in certain applications but see if that helps. ua-cam.com/video/e3BPnIcbBqE/v-deo.html
Please talk about why snaps are called called line 20. Line 24, etc. Is there a chart somewhere that tell us what size to use with what weight leather? I would love to see you offer assortments of good quality snaps and rivets. I can get these from Amazon but the quality is not good and I would rather buy from you.
Hi Ron, We'll link the video below where Chuck talks about the different snaps and what leather weights we would recommend for each one. Hope that helps! ua-cam.com/video/TiPZ0oonVMg/v-deo.html
Every time I’ve had one go to the side, was because I was using too large of a snap for the weight of leather. You don’t want but about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch sticking above the leather.
Hi Wes, What Chris said is correct, usually the post is too long. We'll link Chucks video below on what weights of leather he recommends for each type of snap. Hope that helps! ua-cam.com/video/TiPZ0oonVMg/v-deo.html
Needing some help! Have a table top I want to secure when table not in use with leather strap closure but at a loss on how to secure the leather straps to the wood.
I love these Leather Elements. I always learn and get new ideas of how to do things. I'm curious though as my nemesis is the segma snap. What weight leather is it good for? The ones I have (I got hundreds from a garage sale) the post seems too long for like 2/3 or even 3/4 oz so I have trouble getting them to set correctly.
Hi Greg, Segma snaps are usually used for something like bracelets or a project where the snap doesn't have to be heavy duty because these snaps aren't as strong as a Line 20 or Line 24 snap. Chuck usually recommends leather weights in 2/3 oz. up to 5/6 oz. Hope that helps!
Hi Ceara, That's a tough one because you won't be able to remove the red color and because dye is transparent, the green probably won't cover up the red. I'm sorry I don't have better answer for you, but I can't say that I would recommend trying it.
Hi there, I wouldn't recommend using both atom wax and resolene. I would do just resolene because the atom wax could act as a barrier and the resolene won't apply nicely.
HI Michele, It's called a Loxx fastener. We'll link them below for you! www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/02236-ab/loxx-fastener-complete-set-/pr_57312 Loxx Key: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/02235-sm/loxx-small-key/pr_57034
Hi Christopher, it depends on what you're going to be making. A 4/5 oz. is a good weight for small items such as notebook covers, accessories and wallet exteriors but if you want to do belts, holsters or sheaths you'll want something heavier like a 8/9 oz. We'll link our leather conversion chart below for you as well as a video Chuck did on what leather to use for specific projects. Leather conversions and project ideas: www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/leather-101/leather-thickness Video: ua-cam.com/video/XmQQYAsX80k/v-deo.html
hello I would like to start adventure with leather what kind of tools do I need? i'm a cripple and short with money Would You be so kind and help Me with My little problem z góry dziękuje pozdrowienia z Polski
Hi Iris, Below is our Beginning in Leathercraft guide. Some of the items you may already have - like a utility knife and a cork back ruler. So really all you need to get started is a knife, a straight edge, leather, chisels, needles and thread and you can cut and stitch. You can burnish the edges with just water and a canvas cloth. www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/leather-101/getting-started-in-leathercrafting
You should pick up a cheap gasket punch set. The punch sizes range from 2mm to a big beefy huge size I don't know the exact dimensions of. I got mine for about $30 and I use it all the time.
"Buy two... one is gonna disappear immediately." is both the most effective AND the most honest sales pitch I've ever heard.
Yup. We have a saying in my work, "Two is one and one is none."
I don't understand how people lose their tools. I mean I know it's really common with any tools, but it takes like no extra time to put one back in its home.
@@grarglejobber7941 Try asking any mechanic about 10mm sockets
only a minute in but... for the large (1" give or take) round punch, you can find an old (or buy new) piece of black iron pipe and grind the edge to a cutting point.
I buy cheap sockets and grind a bevel on the outside. Works well.
Yup, I used both an old used 1" water pipe and a piece of thin-wall conduit to experiment with. The thin-wall cut leather easier but dinged faster since there was less material in the wall to resist. The water pipe does great.. although it did leave a bit of grey dust on the first couple of buttons. I used wood blocks on top end to absorb cold forming. Maybe giving it a somewhat solid top of ??? might work better. Still... it works. :)
"Good luck with your projects!" I have like a certain need to hear that, as soon as I click on a Chuck's video.
I’d love to see a leather element about adding dividers and pockets to the interior of bags. I’m fairly new to the craft and have made a couple of basic briefcases and satchels, but I’m not sure about the best way of adding interior dividers and pockets that actually look good.
Thanks, we'll pass this on to Chuck!
Chuck 100% fantastic content and hilarious one liners in all the videos. "10:32 ...we have a tool, take my advise, buy 2, 1 will disappear immediately" Absolute love seeing these videos in my inbox, they make my day and because of the stay at home order, been watching them ALL.
This is the most useful channel I've come across in a long, long time. I'd love to see you do a sword baldric sometime, I've been looking for a good video on making one for a while now.
Thank you so much! We will see about doing a video on this, we appreciate your suggestions!
I've learned so much from you Chuck and it's opened up a great new world to me. THANK YOU!!
Another awesome 'how to'! Thank you! Love the idea of using scraps to make toggles! As for the 'buy two'..🤣I guess this happens frequently? Maybe make a nice leather strap with scraps to tie to it.kind of like a tire on a gas station key! Hee hee!
Great video Chuck! I never thought of half of these. Really looking forward to the next instalment! Cheers, Dave.
I love your ideas and how you always explain your examples.
You are so easy to follow step by step. Thank You
✂️ 📐📏🔨 ⚒🔧 ⚒ 🛠👍
Love the second hole for the lace in the far bag. It looks great.
Hi Chuck, this old LEATHER SMITH has a suggestion, I bought a roll of the stuff wood workers use 2 keep there projects from moving around, I glue it 2 my anvils 4 snaps and rivets, does 2 things anvil doesn't move around and anvil is cushioned, I also glued upholstery leather hair side down on anvils so snap caps and rivet caps do not get scratched or flattened. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
Chuck
I'm not experienced in adding zippers to projects.
I don't know if you already have a video but I would like to see one.
Hi Marshall,
We have not done a video on this but thank you for the suggestion. We'll link a video Corter Leather did on attaching a zipper, this will only work in certain applications but see if that helps.
ua-cam.com/video/e3BPnIcbBqE/v-deo.html
Thanks for all the great ideas not just this video but in general your videos are informative and interesting.
Thank you, Dante!
hi chuck could you do a show on the best tools to inlay a medallion into a key fob or other types of stone or coins
Thank you. I have a leather bracelet that keeps falling off of my wrist. I love the different closure ideas to fix this.
Thank you Jude! So glad the video was helpful!
Great closure ideas.
You are awesome Chuck thanks for the info.
I love watching your videos. They’re so informative.
Thank you, Bonnie!
Such great video again! Thank you. Is there another one by now? I would love to see more
"If you're looking for closure"... pmsl Chuck. Stay well.
Such great info!!! Like, literally what I needed!!! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
So need this thank you
i would love more Armor videos!
Gracias 👍
This man is awesome !!!
Please talk about why snaps are called called line 20. Line 24, etc. Is there a chart somewhere that tell us what size to use with what weight leather? I would love to see you offer assortments of good quality snaps and rivets. I can get these from Amazon but the quality is not good and I would rather buy from you.
Hi Ron,
We'll link the video below where Chuck talks about the different snaps and what leather weights we would recommend for each one. Hope that helps!
ua-cam.com/video/TiPZ0oonVMg/v-deo.html
Dude, love yer channel! Thanks for it.
Awesome stuff! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
O.k. thanks! (From Rio de Janeiro, Brasil)
You make setting snaps look so easy. I can never get snaps or rivets to set straight, they always skew off to the side with me
Every time I’ve had one go to the side, was because I was using too large of a snap for the weight of leather. You don’t want but about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch sticking above the leather.
@@chrissalard That makes sense. I only line 24s so theyre probably too big
Hi Wes,
What Chris said is correct, usually the post is too long. We'll link Chucks video below on what weights of leather he recommends for each type of snap. Hope that helps!
ua-cam.com/video/TiPZ0oonVMg/v-deo.html
Great ideas 👍
Needing some help! Have a table top I want to secure when table not in use with leather strap closure but at a loss on how to secure the leather straps to the wood.
I love these Leather Elements. I always learn and get new ideas of how to do things. I'm curious though as my nemesis is the segma snap. What weight leather is it good for? The ones I have (I got hundreds from a garage sale) the post seems too long for like 2/3 or even 3/4 oz so I have trouble getting them to set correctly.
Hi Greg,
Segma snaps are usually used for something like bracelets or a project where the snap doesn't have to be heavy duty because these snaps aren't as strong as a Line 20 or Line 24 snap. Chuck usually recommends leather weights in 2/3 oz. up to 5/6 oz. Hope that helps!
how to make leather sandals
upload video plzz
Hi Chuck. I was wondering if its possible to dye a perviously dyed vintage coat that is red into green. If so, what dye would you use? Thanks!
Hi Ceara,
That's a tough one because you won't be able to remove the red color and because dye is transparent, the green probably won't cover up the red. I'm sorry I don't have better answer for you, but I can't say that I would recommend trying it.
With to coats, can you use neats foot oil after wet molding, then atom wax, then a resolene for water resisting?
Hi there,
I wouldn't recommend using both atom wax and resolene. I would do just resolene because the atom wax could act as a barrier and the resolene won't apply nicely.
Great video . Can you please repeat the name of button that you pull and relieve . You screwed it on with a little funny tools ...
HI Michele,
It's called a Loxx fastener. We'll link them below for you!
www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/02236-ab/loxx-fastener-complete-set-/pr_57312
Loxx Key: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/02235-sm/loxx-small-key/pr_57034
What is a good leather and leather weight for general projects
Hi Christopher,
it depends on what you're going to be making. A 4/5 oz. is a good weight for small items such as notebook covers, accessories and wallet exteriors but if you want to do belts, holsters or sheaths you'll want something heavier like a 8/9 oz. We'll link our leather conversion chart below for you as well as a video Chuck did on what leather to use for specific projects.
Leather conversions and project ideas: www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/leather-101/leather-thickness
Video: ua-cam.com/video/XmQQYAsX80k/v-deo.html
Thank you
Per i bottoni circolari esiste un compasso con cutter della Olfa...
How do I make a leather hasp
hello I would like to start adventure with leather what kind of tools do I need? i'm a cripple and short with money
Would You be so kind and help Me with My little problem
z góry dziękuje pozdrowienia z Polski
Hi Iris,
Below is our Beginning in Leathercraft guide. Some of the items you may already have - like a utility knife and a cork back ruler. So really all you need to get started is a knife, a straight edge, leather, chisels, needles and thread and you can cut and stitch.
You can burnish the edges with just water and a canvas cloth.
www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/leather-101/getting-started-in-leathercrafting
hi~~~
Can you make face masks, cause you know... Covid 19
www.instructables.com/id/Leather-Plague-Doctor-Mask/
I made masks for my wife and I from oil tanned leather, 5 oz. Replaceable filter. Easily sterilized by dampening and place in microwave for 30 sec.
You should pick up a cheap gasket punch set. The punch sizes range from 2mm to a big beefy huge size I don't know the exact dimensions of. I got mine for about $30 and I use it all the time.