Using the right cutting or punching board is critical to keep stitching chisels from dulling or breaking, join Chuck Dorsett as he explains what he uses, plus he adds a tip on how to keep the noise down a little bit!
Using the right cutting or punching board is critical to keep stitching chisels from dulling or breaking, join Chuck Dorsett as he explains what he uses, plus he adds a tip on how to keep the noise down a little bit!
What kind of cutting board do u use?
Hi Jamie,
The cutting board is linked below, sorry about that.
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-2916/poly-cutting-board-12-x-16/pr_8698
HDPE == Cutting Board, Chuck?
Hi Chris,
We linked the cutting board used in this video below:
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-2916/poly-cutting-board-12-x-16/pr_8698
Comment on the use of a hand “rolling” embossing tool. (Border tool) Does the leather need to be “stamped” while still fairly moist to get a good impression? Sometimes difficult to get enough pressure on the tool to get a stamped like result.
Thanks
Hi Ray,
You’ll want to wet down the leather and then once it starts returning to its original color you can start stamping/embossing. Check out the blog post linked below from Jim Linnell on how to wet leather for carving. http://blog.weaverleathersupply.com/how-to-wet-leather/
Hope this helps!
Thanks. More practice I guess.