Leather Working Tips and Tricks

[@bagramdave883]

Tony. Your personality, wit, and no non-sense approach to life are your forte. I have watched everything you posted. And bought several patterns. Seriously, you deserve at least one million subscribers. But I think just leatherwork won't get you there. Please start another channel about you...the beauty of Romania, your daily errands, stories about your life at sea, etc. All your subscribers here will sub to that channel AND many more people around the world that are not leather people will love you like we do!

[@tedmerrick935]

Finally someone answered my question simply on what to do when your thread is too short. Thank you

[@michaeljoyce3153]

For number 3 non scented bar soap works great in place of jewelers past. I've been honing all of my blades with it since I was old enough to have a knife.

[@veranazarenko8514]

thanks for the tip!

[@michaelbecansr9843]

It's guys and tutorials like this why I like KZbin. Thank you

[@odalesaylor]

One of the best leatherworking tips videos I have seen.

[@micmike]

Mr. Diesel, thanks for those great tips and thanks for not dragging them out into some melodramatic event, just great tips with examples. Thanks again

[@mrrustygray]

Great teachers share their knowledge. Tony is a great teacher.

[@johnsvercauski2805]

Well done, straight forward and to the point. Even old dogs can learn a new trick from the tutorial.

[@michelleelviswalkin2959]

Using the wax when punching holes has changed the game!! You've mentioned this before and this came in handy when working on my bowler. Although, by the time I got this information I was already halfway through the "40" holes that needed to be punched. My hands killed for a few days after this project.

[@MacBookAir-cu4fb]

I subscribed after watching just one video from you. Maybe a bit "exaggerated acting" but I didn't skip a second of this video and laughed multiple times! 😂 Like it very much! Greetings from a Hobby Leathercrafter in Germany!

[@Melodic_Analysis]

I am brand new to the craft, and so glad I have stumbled upon this channel.

[@vkhandmadeprojects]

Felt tip is a revelation. Thank you

[@alanpounds2660]

Wish I’d known all of these before I started in this game. Would have saved soo much time. Great videos, great patterns and great entertainment

[@henricogrobbelaar3502]

Tony thank u so much for sharing crated skills. U are amazing. Also thank u very much for you free gifts in south africa we are on complete lock down not earning any wages at all. What we can do with your free patterns and scrap leather help us forget the struggle. Hope u get blessed by the tons. In the good times i bought some patterns. And those times will come again. But want to say u have a fan for life. Henrico grobbelaar from cape town.

[@henricogrobbelaar3502]

Correction. Sharing your Crafted skills. Apologies english is my third language. Afrikaans and Xhosa is my first two languages.

[@DieselpunkRo]

thank you H

[@HNXMedia]

Awesome tips! Showing how to install a zipper (as part of the one tip) PRICELESS!

[@Artesaníasytradiciones]

Nicest place Tony I wish to have a place like yours ,God keep blessing you Tony.. u the best ...

[@digitaIgorilla]

That, Sir, was a moment of enlightenment. I thank you!

[@Megakgeorge]

great video . Thanks! I'm starting to work with the Leather - very interesting!

[@psmithrpm]

You're a gem. Thank you so much for sharing. And your products are off-the-charts art.

[@jcdht5931]

hello, thank you for all these excellent videos, they are eagerly awaited, especially your sense of humor is enormous 👍😁

[@13leomar]

beautiful presentation ... thanks ...

[@tommyjohnson4162]

Lots of ideas I would never have thought of

[@ambroznikac]

Tony, you are the man.

[@susanneff6558]

I'm just getting into leathermaking. these tips are great! Thank you!

[@gpchen100]

Very useful tips....you are a genius

[@josephdronzek3822]

Thank you for your very informative tips and creations tony I like your style

[@TysonHaverkort]

Please do one on pattern making. Your patterns are absolutely amazing.

[@alissacipriani8856]

Tyson Haverkort agreed!

[@mikedegrazia]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@Роман-б3е7ж]

У тебя крутая мастерская, вдохновляет ваять! Круто! 👍

[@casefair1]

Tony, thank you so much for these awesome and needed tips and tricks. You are so awesome to your community!

[@tommaddox1028]

I could sure use a good pinch to cut my stitching holes. I have been using a drill bit and hand drill. Sometimes I need pliers to pull the thread through. Like your helpful reviews

[@D7om242]

hahaha no4 is amazing. thank you so much for the great tips.

[@pnkrathrt]

A syringe for glue is cool. I use a small silicone squeegy. Easy to get fine lines and super easy to clean.

[@calissaobviouslycannotdeci7419]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us! I learn something new every time I watch you work! xoxo

[@karlkuhnast8328]

Super Tipps, beste Resultate, tolle Schnittmuster! Ich bin begeistert und wünsche mir mehr Tutorials wie diese. Weiter so und beste Grüße

[@jimmynordqvist8474]

Very Nice and informative video! Thanks alot!🙂

[@bearly1727]

Great tips! To the point and no BS. Subscribed.

[@aussiepete67]

G'day, thanks for the great video, I am just beginning to develop an interest in leatherwork and totally enjoyed the way you present and explain your craft, thanks again.

[@Madein515]

Tried 2 of them today! The wax on the tape and making a punch handle. Both improved my work tremendously. Currently working on the pin cushion pattern from your etsy store. 👍👍

[@davidmayo7119]

Great tips Tony, I appreciate the shared wisdom. Keep it up!

[@rafaelgr9297]

Thanks Tony. You are my hero.

[@jthepickle7]

Great trick - no duds. As a shoe maker, using lots of tiny nails: Wash nails with dish soap, spray with vinegar, allow to rust slightly. This makes the nails less slippery and pulls the leather more than brite nails.

[@ginnysimpson5232]

Wonderful tips. They will get lots of use. Thank you.

[@АлексАлинов]

Thank you so much!very interesting!

[@hopeindirect4165]

Craftsmanship of the masters. When I put on ma leather I made, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

[@stephenfilbey6918]

Tony, just found you on KZbin... AWESOME! Love the work you create!

[@rosarioatenciogonzales7782]

Thank you 💜💜💜

[@patmac1058]

Awesome Tips!!! The Wax and the Glue tips will get used this week for sure....

[@fordfan3179]

Great stuff

[@coltsandbows]

Great tips. You have a new subscriber.

[@chrisholt2474]

Excellent tips, very practical. Thank you for sharing, regards, Chris.

[@pattibealer]

Amazing! I can't wait to try these!

[@qwagmire9867]

Thank you!

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

Enjoying the videos! Glad to see your smiling face. How many fingers are you holding up when you said "Number 4" ?

[@stevezytveld6585]

Thanks for all the work you put into shooting and editing this video. This is a really comprehensive list. Finding good and thorough how-to's on the YT has been surprisingly difficult. I look forward to scrolling through your back catalogue. I fell into a leathercraft shaped rabbit hole over the Holidays. I'm finally at the point where I have enough vintage tools from the ebay to work on projects. Right now I'm working on an overly complicated tool roll for my leather-carving tools. I figure the best way to perfect my techniques is to work on some tool rolls and sheaths. Thanks for the inspiration... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@johnsilver5903]

Maestro thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@ghyselenserge1268]

superbe vidéo très instructive j'adore le seul hic pas de sous titrage en français merci pour le partage

[@johnm8016]

Thanks Tony, very useful tips and tricks.

[@ethanbutler1445]

May I ask what brand of punches you use and the weight and type of mallet? Thanks

[@evaristocardona7490]

DEAR FRIEND, VERY NICE AND THANKS, QUESTION, HOW YOU WILL COMPETE WITH CHINA MADE LEATHER PRODUCTS? ANY SUGGESTION?.

[@hideteak9098]

evaristo cardona I'm not sure China stands a chance :)

[@0331dragon]

What a great set of tips! These are really going to make my leatherwork better, easier, and more fun.

[@enzosantomarco9974]

Very good work Mr Tony. "Make a sleeve for your hole puncher" what kind of seam did you use??? Thank you....... Enzo from Italy

[@juanramiroescobar]

Great tips. Thank you a lot. Waiting for new videos

[@kjrleatherworx]

Yah, been doing all of these after seeing them bit by bit in your videos, Im just waiting on those edge dye marker pen thingys to arrive along with the edge dye, Covid19 lockdown in New Zealand included all non essential postal services, so had to wait 5 weeks before I could order stuff. Ps loved the number 4 hand set up.... lol

[@jerrycallender7604]

I'm diggin' on that 'pin cushion'.

[@davidguerrero9270]

Thanks, your guidance has helped me improve my craft a great deal!!

[@ianreynolds6497]

I use cinnamon scented tea candles, reminds me of Christmas...

[@tienkienel4474]

Thank you!!!

[@jamescook-xploringcapetown3728]

Awesome video, Thanks Tony

[@Christian-cz9bu]

In the states look for syringes in cooking stores, (as they don't readily sell hypodermics).

[@Dthangmi]

Thanks for tips tony sir from sikkim

[@TeamC4Joey]

Tony, what are those pins you sometimes use to hold your leather together while you stitch? And where can I get some?

[@rikarus]

Brilliant, thank you Tony!

[@TheMagicRonin]

Thanks. Very useful

[@artobell]

Good job. Thanks for tips.

[@matthewdenty7760]

Only a true artists share their tricks 🍻.. many fear others will improve over them ... thanks The wax on the punch looks awesome , will any wax block dye? or will the thread cover up whatever wax has been punched thru the tape?

[@peterlenhart]

Thank you, very nice !

[@firinglinechannel]

Good tips. You. Can also age or change the color by leaving it out in the sun. It will “tan” just like human skin. Pretty cool. Tried it a couple times.

[@51watty]

I'm aware of jewellers rouge, but not the paste. Where would you purchase that from.

[@BillyTzENDURO]

The glue syringe is genius.... I guess you have some kind of cap for it too to seal it after use? doing it with a brush is so messy and the brush just end up like a ball of glue!!

[@noone8139]

Thank you tony its very cool tips 👍

[@eileenmartha8377]

Great tips, love your videos!😍

[@sorayayousuf2949]

Thanks for you

[@tonycrnkovich1642]

Thank you for sharing.

[@alexbianco5439]

Great tips, as usual. Thanks for sharing!

[@sergioespinoza2873]

Appreciate the links Tony! Been looking for a solid music provider for content.

[@HikeColorado]

Outstanding, thanks Tony 👍

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Nice Tony, great tips right there. Can say I've used most of them after watching you use them in other projects :D

[@ioannisparasidis9192]

what is best for edge finishing ?? Tokonole or edge paint ?

[@mycats7321]

Where did you find the red thread? I'm in an area that doesn't have much in the way of supplies. Also, what adhesives to you recommend if I wanted to double up leather on a face mask (so that I wouldn't have something that smells bad/strong). I need something forgiving in case I don't get it laid right the first time. Can I put wax directly on the leather if I don't have a paper pattern over it & have the marks on the leather?

[@eddieohearn17]

If you us syringes for applying epoxy, like we do when building yachts, you can clean them with acetone and reuse them a couple of times. But I would rather use once and into the trash.

[@quartercat]

Use contact or rubber cement instead of epoxy. It's more flexible.

[@stavroschatzi3082]

Thanks for this video

[@АлександрПетрович-д9ц]

Спасибо за полезный контент✌️👍👍

[@kevinclay7366]

Great video Tony! Where did you get your small anvil? I have been looking for a good one for some time.

[@tomkilcullen5421]

Tony,are you Italian? Your hands move like an Italian. Good videos Thanx so much. Blessings on ya,

[@bethanygraham8559]

Hello Tony, thanks for the tips! Can you please tell me where I can purchase CM 14? I can't seem to find it here for sale in the US. Do you have another suggestion for a quality adhesive for leather if ai can not get CM14? Thank you

[@DieselpunkRo]

Any cement glue will work and I have to say, CM is not the best you can get :(

[@vickicade5399]

I would love to know what you do with your scraps. I have bins full that I will probably never use. The thought of throwing them out kills me.

[@eileenmartha8377]

I'd love to get a hold of your bin!

[@Christian-cz9bu]

Buy his charm patterns, and put the scraps to use. (I too have a collection of cuttings).

[@bagramdave883]

And make sleeves for all your punches! I even color -code my handles for round and oval

[@TheLidlClan]

HI Tony. Did I just see you spread glue with a skiving knife ( Joking Great video Thanks!! )

[@hendalbdre3128]

I like it and I need more

[@ValosBespokeLeather]

Really nice advices!

[@bagramdave883]

Christos Vasilopoulos my theory is he is messing with us to see who noticed