How to use the arbor press as a leather die cutter.

[@me_jt]

I was planning on buying a HF Arbor Press soon. The adjustment portion was something I didn't know about. Thanks for sharing. Very helpful.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad I could help

[@jayhubbard7595]

Excellent. Your short video is a perfect example of how all educational videos should be: clear, focused on topic, thorough, and lacking (YES!!) the too-usual background music. Nothing missing, nothing extra. Perfect. Thanks.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisolney5047]

I love this. Simple solution to a big problem: how to cut larger parts on a small machine, just move the die/part and press again. These are things I dont think about until i get my hands on a machine and try it hands on. Excellent.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for watching

[@manyonlue-kim3582]

I have an arbor press and had no idea that you can use the arbor press as a die clicker. Thanks for sharing and the demo. And like you said, using the arbor press as a die cutter is much much cheaper than buying an expensive die clicker press. Much appreciated Manyon from Canada

[@thinleatherdesign]

Manyon thank you for watching and commenting 👍🏽

[@GreatJim54]

I place a magnet on the shaft of the press that allows me to keep my presser plate in place while raising and lowering the shaft. It allows me to use a variety of dies and punches such as hole punches, belt end punches, stitching chisels, etc.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Nice!

[@buddyhutchins3782]

What kind and size magnet and where did you put it? Thanks.

[@GreatJim54]

Buddy Hutchins it is about 1”x2”x3/8” block magnet. You can get them at Lowe’s, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, etc. I put it on the bottom of the shaft with my homemade presser plate beneath. Works like a charm.

[@buddyhutchins3782]

@@GreatJim54 Thanks....neat idea and I will do the same.

[@shirleymalar304]

Is it possible for you to post a picture of the setup? Thanks.

[@airnashville3883]

Great video! I've been recently looking at clicker presses and am mortified by the prices and simply can't understand why they are so expensive. This looks like a great resource for those of us not in production settings.

[@thinleatherdesign]

AIR Nashville I agree thank you for watching the video and commenting

[@aaleatheritsforlife8410]

Absolutely genius, thank you so much for sharing thus hack. I have the exact same arbour press. I can't wait to re-purposd it 👌🌟🙏🏻💜

[@toyotas4ever]

Thank you for the great video! Been looking into the arbor press for just a while now. Never considered it for leather but can see huge advantage of one. Very informative and great video, thanks again!

[@thinleatherdesign]

I’m glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@jeanninej224]

Thanks so much! I’m trying to find more things I can do with my arbor press.

[@thinleatherdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@jazzmattg]

Hello. Thanks for the video. I'm starting out.. Just got my dies and arbor press. All the best. Cape Town South Africa

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for watching the video.

[@betford2]

New-ish to leatherwork and this is so helpful. I just recently got an arbor press and was looking for ways to modify it for leather work. Thank you!

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad to hear, its also great for the use of rivets and fasteners.

[@steveposey8446]

Awesome 👍

[@jenniferwhite6089]

yes great idea did remodify the sprockets use 2 press allow me to cut larger pieces and add a plant on the bottom of both presses made a handle i could equal pull down have one i put my band mark on the leather too

[@thinleatherdesign]

great idea!

[@joliski]

Very good idea, I already have an arbor press. I'll modify it. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

Thanks so much for sharing. 🤗🤗🤗🤗⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for commenting 👍🏽

[@heindevries5646]

Thanks so much for your advice. Went and got one today (1 ton press). 👌

[@thinleatherdesign]

Hein De Vries im glad to here that 👍🏽

[@e.mountain1637]

Just the video I’ve been looking for! Thank you!

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

This is great! I have an arbor press in the closet because I didn't know what to do with it. Thank you for sharing.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thisissoeasy]

Great video! Thanks and cheers from Outback Australia...

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thanks for watching!

[@willie_mccoy]

Really enjoying this video, then I noticed the magnetic bobbin holder on the wall. Brilliant on both counts!

[@thinleatherdesign]

thank you for watching the video, it works great and it holds the thread pretty well.

[@otealuajones8289]

Thin Leather Design Where did you get the magnets for you bobbin holder and what are the measurements of them? What size and length are the bolts in your arbor press? Where can I get the replacement rod made at? Thanks for a very informative video! ❤️

[@Jlayism]

YYYEEESSSS I'm so glad I found this. I already have this press. Thank you!

[@thinleatherdesign]

jason layton thank you for watching

[@Jlayism]

@@thinleatherdesign Bought the magnet and punch set using your links. Magnet arrived today, its amazingly strong. Can't wait to start using it.

[@TheWoodburningWarrior]

Wow just found you! The video was so helpful, my husband just gave me an arbor press and I'm new to leather working so thanks for this

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful! Remember not to give up.

[@theBoonarmies]

Yo, this is a real level-up hack my dude. Great video, well made.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽

[@steveposey8446]

Awesome improvement !!! Major Game changer !

[@thinleatherdesign]

Yes it is!

[@dannymarkgraf34]

this is an awesome idea. i have the same press that i use to put my logo on my projects. been wanting to use it as a clicker press but wasnt sure how to make it work. thank you for the great video. where did you buy the clicker die and the board? weaver?

[@Ammoman34]

I know what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks, brother!

[@thinleatherdesign]

Nice! Thank you for watching 🙏🏽

[@stoneblue1795]

Well done, friend. This gives me some great options and ideas for something that could be contained in an apartment sized area for leather crafting small items like you depict. Thanks, and SUBSCRIBED!

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for subscribing.

[@ceeceeceecee7753]

Thanks so much for sharing 🤗🤗🤗 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for watching .🤗

[@kboleather]

This is was awesome. If only the Tandy Die was sharp. 😂 Thanks for the tutorial!

[@annwaters9484]

Thank you! Great info!

[@josheyrooney]

Thank you 😃

[@thinleatherdesign]

You're welcome 😊

[@shauntoomey3299]

Thanks.

[@dawniellealden6102]

The Tandy board in your link is showing unavailable. How thick is your red board and what is it made of? Thanks

[@thinleatherdesign]

Hi Dawnielle i Just posted a video about that you might want to check it out.

[@waynesinclairr7721]

Great descriptions

[@sfkid57]

Thank you, very much

[@thinleatherdesign]

Rob Prater thank you for watching 👍🏽

[@oakridgereview1359]

I do 8-10oz in a single press with sharp dies an a 2T. Like Butter. A 1T from Harbor Freight should do 6-8oz max with a breeze

[@thinleatherdesign]

Very helpful information, thanx. 🙏🏽

[@buddyhutchins3782]

Very well done, thank you for sharing. Anaco, Vzla.

[@mikedegrazia]

Thanks man!

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

GREAT JOB!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, 🌷

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for watching.

[@joseperezgonzalez7092]

This video save me a lot of money (which by the way I don't have)...great info...👍🏻

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@braulioneira]

very humble and helpful. Thank you

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful! and thank you for watching.

[@seth_5394]

I was wondering about this very thing. Thanks for showing it!

[@thinleatherdesign]

Happy to help!

[@cactusbobaz]

THANK YOU!

[@thinleatherdesign]

You're welcome!

[@edwardolivares5038]

Bro that’s so genius of you !!! Good work brother hope to get one soon

[@thinleatherdesign]

Edward olivares thank you for watching and please let us know how it works for you.

[@cranegantry868]

Nice job.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thanks!

[@NicoloMaserati]

So awesome! What size nuts and bolts do you use to bolt it down?

[@Army_Of_Juan]

What kind of board is that ?

[@annwaters9484]

you said there were 2 types of 5/8" rods to use for the 2' handle. What types are they and which one should you get?

[@moonolyth]

Harbour Freight no longer has the 20% thingy I have their club card and still had to pay full price. They do have one of the best breaker bars I have owned for 12 bucks!! Others sell for 30 and are crap. ... Cut the end off and you will have a nice handle to boot.

[@artangulo4550]

This is so helpful thank you for sharing

[@thinleatherdesign]

You are so welcome!

[@TexHoss1]

Good info for people. I wonder how thick of leather you will be able to ct with this?

[@GreatJim54]

I have cut up to 9 oz with mine. That is as thick as I work with.

[@larrycumba2741]

The board in your video looks like a Weaver board. Your link shows a Tandy poly board which is way too soft for clicking.

[@thinleatherdesign]

So sorry for the reply. You could get them off of Amazon. Under: Weaver Leathercraft Novolene Chopping Block

[@FishingPhoFun]

Where do you get your dies from?

[@richardkatzman1215]

Where did you get that large cutting block that you use on the arbor press? Amazon only has a small block. I’m using an arbor press the same as you are. That size block is something I’m interested in purchasing. Please advise. Thank you. Richard

[@thinleatherdesign]

So sorry for the reply. You could get them off of Amazon. Under: Weaver Leathercraft Novolene Chopping Block

[@turkeycreekknives133]

Where did you get the cutting board from thanks for posting video

[@thinleatherdesign]

Turkey Creek Knives thank you for watching the video. I’ll put the link up in the description this afternoon, but you can get the cutting board in any Tandy Leather store.

[@2sambell]

Great video!!!

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you!!

[@janetkeane9781]

Where did you get your dies? I am looking for minimalist wallet dies. Thanks for your ideas.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Hi first of all thank you for watching the video. Where I get the dies is in the description of the video. I tell him the dimensions and he makes them. 👍🏽

[@moisesmera7913]

It can’t be done in one press?

[@junioraulava6677]

Help out a lot, thank you so much! Now I have to get the dies made.😂

[@thinleatherdesign]

lol totally get it

[@stephenbransgrove3542]

very interesting, thanks for the tip

[@thinleatherdesign]

Glad it was helpful!

[@douglaswages702]

Thanks man for the vid!

[@thinleatherdesign]

thank you for watching

[@otealuajones8289]

Where do you get your threads from and what size do you use? Where did you get the two yellow clamps from and what size are they?

[@thinleatherdesign]

Its a store here in San Diego. More of a mom and pops deal no website.

[@OrangeBlood485]

what is the name of the red board? the link takes you to a white tandy poly style board.

[@thinleatherdesign]

amzn.to/3XgCUrJ

[@prototypeeight9503]

can't find that big thick cutting board you're using. the link you provided is a SMALL white board

[@thinleatherdesign]

I just found out Tany Leather doesn't sale dose any more. sorry

[@debbieann5649]

Thank you where do i buy

[@thinleatherdesign]

So sorry for the reply. You could get them off of Amazon. Under: Weaver Leathercraft Novolene Chopping Block

[@dharmendravariya5778]

Hi Adelfo Nice video. How durable and quality of die? Your feedback helps me. Thanks. Regards from Canada

[@thinleatherdesign]

Very good! I've had no problems what so ever.

[@homeyv]

hello! what kind of cutting board is that?

[@thinleatherdesign]

low density polyethylene cutting board

[@MuseLeathercraft]

Thank You Sir! 😊 👍🏼 G

[@thinleatherdesign]

Most welcome!

[@Packinheat1175]

What material is the board under the die made of?

[@thinleatherdesign]

low density polyethylene cutting board

[@martink442]

How much tons does it have? Thx

[@thinleatherdesign]

1 Ton. Enough to cut threw 3-4 oz of leather. depending on the size you want to cut you might have to press down on a couple of the diffent corners.

[@thinleatherdesign]

1 ton

[@flgirl250]

What is that reddish color plate your using.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Thank you for asking, I actually just posted a new video about that, check it out.

[@earthangel8875]

About what do those dies run? Anyone know?

[@bridgetteleineweber]

What weight of leather are you considering light weight and will work with this press?

[@thinleatherdesign]

Anything from 1 oz to 6 oz should be fine.

[@ericadiaz5724]

I got my arbor press but I’m i struggling to find a place to get an extended handle made and the metal plate. Help! What type of place did you go to for that?

[@thinleatherdesign]

Try any welding shop. 👍🏽

[@otealuajones8289]

Do the die cutting place you got your cutters from make earring dies or conches dies?

[@thinleatherdesign]

i have no idea to tell you the truth.

[@sharimorris5388]

What board are you setting the leather on so when the die goes through it doesn't ruin the die?

[@thinleatherdesign]

its the one tandy leather carries... In there website they have it.

[@nancyjacobson9590]

Where can I get the die clickers

[@thinleatherdesign]

His info is down in the description.

[@otealuajones8289]

What kind on laser printer is that you have and where did you get it from?

[@thinleatherdesign]

I will making a video on that asap.

[@chrischadwick5395]

Do you think it would cut through 5oz Horween chromexel ok? Or asking a bit too much?

[@thinleatherdesign]

If I had Horween leather I would of definitely have an answer 😆. No idea bro

[@annwaters9484]

it will definitely cut through 5 oz Horween Chromexcel....

[@bobdude9208]

What's the maximum thickness of leather you've been able to cut with this setup?

[@thinleatherdesign]

I've done up to 6oz

[@micheldupuis5698]

were do you get you diys made please

[@thinleatherdesign]

Michel Dupuis hi michel, it’s in the description

[@thinleatherdesign]

I mention the place in the description

[@micheldupuis5698]

@@thinleatherdesign thank you

[@rorow3r]

What machine shop in san diego?

[@thinleatherdesign]

They moved from National City to Otay area. Ill look for it.

[@gambittape9259]

Could you use this to punch out a window in a tape measure blade?

[@thinleatherdesign]

Gambit Tape with the right tool I don’t see why not...

[@gambittape9259]

@@thinleatherdesign by right tool, do you mean the right die or....?

[@raquelgarcia9970]

What is the size dimensions on your red cutting board?

[@thinleatherdesign]

10"x7" in inches

[@enxaga]

How much you pay for those dice? It would hep a lot if you let me know

[@thinleatherdesign]

i seriously don't remember how much but i do remember it was way cheaper then all the other people that i contacted. The info is in the description.

[@enxaga]

@@thinleatherdesign I just called Mike and it is way cheaper than other places. Did they mail it to you or you went by the shop?

[@thinleatherdesign]

@@enxaga They mail it out to me. I Wrote him a check. it came very well packed.

[@kathycabrera9844]

Where do you get the dies?

[@thinleatherdesign]

i have the contact info in the description of the video. thank you fir watching.

[@cleathercrafts]

Nice video man! #Makervloggery folks unite! :)

[@thinleatherdesign]

Cleathercrafts thank you for watching it. 🙏🏽

[@edwardolivares5038]

Can that also cut like jean or canvas material?

[@thinleatherdesign]

Good question, I’ll try it out when I get home and let you know.

[@edwardolivares5038]

Thank you sir!!! 👍🏽

[@edwardolivares5038]

Sorry to bother you but where you able to try it with canvas material or jeans

[@thinleatherdesign]

Edward olivares no bother what so ever.... it’s just I don’t have a pair of jeans I can experiment with... just have two pair 😂. But as soon as I’ll get a chance to go to the 2nd hand store and buy one I’ll try it out.

[@thinleatherdesign]

Edward olivares hey just found a pair of jeans and the dyes cut right threw them with no problem 👍🏽. If you want to DM on Instagram I can show you the picture

[@oyinadefunmilayo7981]

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[@ronpeterson9055]

Where do you get the thick cutting board?

[@thinleatherdesign]

So sorry for the reply. You could get them off of Amazon. Under: Weaver Leathercraft Novolene Chopping Block