Get clean and consistent edges quickly and easily with the EZ Edge Strap Edger. This benchtop tool comes with two #2 blades with six cutting edges. Once the cutting edge dulls, just turn the blade to the next edge and you have a sharp, new blade.
The Leather Element: Tooling a Simple Celtic Knot
Learn how to carve a Celtic knot onto leather using just a few basic stamping tools. Chuck shows how to case the leather, transfer the pattern, cut in lines, bevel, and background. Celtic knots are a beautiful and easy non-traditional pattern to tool if you’re looking for something different or just starting out!
The Leather Element: Shop Tricks Part 5
Chuck is back with some more shop tips and tricks! In this video, Chuck shows some tips on securing belt buckles using stitching, swapping out strap cutter blades, cleaning out a stitch groover blade, and more! We hope this information is helpful to you and makes the time in your shop easier and more productive!
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The Leather Element: Choosing the Right Cut of Leather
Choosing the right cut of leather can seem overwhelming. In this video, we hope to clear up some of the confusion and answer some questions we’ve gotten recently. Chuck explains how a leather hide gets cut into smaller sections like sides, backs, bends, shoulders, and bellies and why you may choose one over the other depending on your project.
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The Leather Element: Deglazer Tips
Chuck shows how deglazer works to strip off topcoat from an older project that may need to be re-dyed or spruced up! Deglazer can also be used for cleaning natural veg tan if there is a glaze or anything on it from the tannery.