How to make a perfect circle leather keychain the hard way!

[@KirstiePervinDavies]

Watching that swarf is so satisfying! Really enjoyed the music btw. Great video and the end result turned out real good too. 🙌🏻😊

[@LonghornWorkshop]

That was great to see you make that. Your logo looks great on them too!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you!

[@MakerCuisine]

The leather punch looks great Austin, it works beautifully from the looks of it

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Jacob!

[@Poor_Mans_DIY]

Okay. You are right. It was a hard way of doing that but.... that was so cool! Once again, truly fun to watch!

[@AndyCPugh]

Very cool! Nice work.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Andy!

[@CharacterRedWorkshop]

This type of work is so mesmerizing to see. After getting back to the states I want to dive into metal work and learning as much as I can. Awesome video!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks bud!

[@swizz7210]

Turned out amazing Austin!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Dave!

[@aweirdguynamedjeff]

Beautiful work, I really need some metal working tools. Every time you checked the edge while sharpening on the lathe I was sure you would slice your finger off lol

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Its not the parts you know are sharp that cut you. Its the ones you don't know that get ya!

[@BurtonsAttic]

Nice job Austin!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Turned out really nice! 👍🏼. Enjoyed watching the process too!!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@WorksbySolo]

Nice work! I've tried turning hard stuff and it didn't go as nice as yours. Looks and functions great!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Carbide is your friend Bernie! Thanks for watching!

[@houdini9697]

smart using your compound, worked great

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Paul! Now to buy a tool post grinder! LOL!

[@compassprecision]

Great stuff! Particularly loved the visual of the chips flying off the tool around the 4:35 mark.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thank you very much!

[@JustMarian]

Looking good! I suggest Viking axes as a project.

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Marian! Viking Axe sounds legit!

[@ColtFacer]

This is so awesome!!!! I can't wait to try it out!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Hope you like it!

[@BearMaked]

Them are good lookin' keychains right there!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Thanks Justin!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Looks great! What were you doing around the 3:57 point?

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

I have no idea..😂. I think I was zeroing the x and y DRO. Thanks for watching Grant!

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

Now I realize what you were asking. That is an edge finder. I was using the jaw of the vise as the back edge of the part for the Y axis and then I used the left side to find the edge for the X axis. Once you find your edge you can find dead center of your part and use your digital readout to measure out from center to your features like drill holes etc.

[@TheGrantAlexander]

@@HighCaliberCraftsman ah! That's cool. I guess it's one of those tools that only machinists know about 🤣

[@tfildaed]

Was that water hardened steel? How did you temper it?

[@heyimamaker]

When are you selling hats? 😁

[@HighCaliberCraftsman]

lol! I guess that would be a quick job!