The Leather Element: Setting Rivets In Hard To Reach Spaces

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In this video, Chuck will be showing you some ways to set a rivet in a hard to reach area of your leather project. From setting snaps or rivets on the front of a bag after it's been assembled to punching a hole in a finished sword scabbard. We hope this answers some of your questions!
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[@bbrachman]

Exactly what I was looking for. Combinations of materials for odd shaped items. Perfect Chuck. Thought I was going to have to buy some small steel blocks. The easily available steel bar is the perfect solution. Thanks Chuck.

[@406Montana]

I really appreciate you sharing your years of experience with a new guy. I watch every video that you make. Thanks again pal

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much, Dan! We're so glad the videos have been helpful and we appreciate you watching!

[@richardkatzman2066]

Chuck, you know in order to be leather craftsman, you have to be a “Jack” of all trades and also have some “Rub Goldstein” at hand. It all tools of the trade red to be new and expensive. You have to make do with what ever is handy. Watching your video, you broadcasted exactly what I’ve been thinking. Best regards, Richard

[@pnwsoulrocker1345]

Thank you so much, Chuck! I am a relatively new leather crafter, and I am so appreciative of all of the valuable information that you share with the world! Currently, I am nearing completion of my first "major" project (a Celtic-tooled handbag), and I have been experiencing a hang-up with how to set rivets in the awkward space created by the gusset. Your video saved the day, and I am excited to confidently move forward with this step! I look forward to watching more of your videos and learning as much as I can about this exciting craft! :)

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much for the comment - so glad the video was helpful and we hope the handbag turns out beautiful!

[@shadoe1769]

K-I-S-S.. Simplicity is always great, sometimes we get so wrapped up in the cool new tools that we forget where we started, using whatever we have handy to get the job done. Great reminder to just Keep It Simple Stu....

[@lynnsbagsanddolls]

Great idea how to slide a bag over the homemade support to install rivets on the side.

[@wonkydogleathercraft6698]

Another excellent video from the nicest man in leatherwork. Keep the coming!

[@alanrouse8301]

Thanks Chuck. I was wondering how I was going to replace old rivets and snaps. I have some bar strap left over from another project and now I know what i am going to do with it. Good tips and information.

[@SirPalandar]

Love the video as usual, they are always very informative! Still hoping to see a video demonstrating different leather finishes. The strengths and weaknesses, water resistant, ability to help prevent bleed, etc. I have yet to find a good source for that information and think it would be a hit.

[@jerilynspaziano1082]

Thank you so much for this info Chuck!!! Since I don't use patterns, I always have to wait till the bag is fully constructed before I know where the closure should be. I'll stress no more!! I just bought a 4x12 x1/4" heavy metal stock. It works perfect, so many thanks!! xo

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you for watching, Jerilyn!

[@randybradley6213]

Chuck you have done it again! Great video very informative. Hope to see you in Wichita Falls next week

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Great video again! 👍😁 I love the ingenuity of it all. The concept of something from nothing is what drives me artistically. Thank you sir.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Choya!

[@pedroimiranda902]

Nice and clean ideas

[@patd.3368]

Brilliant video...you are one smart guy...appreciate you sharing your skills and knowledge!!!

[@DrLeroy76]

Useful information. Thanks

[@alwentzel4776]

Good information

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Always Outstanding Mr Chuck 👏 Tips & Tricks...

[@ronsites2694]

Good stuff Chuck, thanks for the video.

[@thegunguymartin]

Great stuff 👍👍👍 thanks Chuck!!!

[@nga5100]

Hello from Kazakhstan! I always watching your channel. And always glad!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching!

[@beentheredonethat6219]

Way to think outside the box!!

[@cellomg1]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@happycomfort3026]

Great info! Thanks so much! 😁👍

[@njneer]

As usual another great video Chuck! So basically just about anything around a workshop can be pressed into service for this. I have actually used my needle nose pliers as a small anvil before but I hadn’t thought about using some flat bar on a 2 by 2 like that before. I’ll be making that jig soon.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Yeah, it's amazing what you can use that's probably laying around the shop!

[@yubidubi]

Great video. Love you

[@livingdaringly]

Super helpful.

[@Madein515]

Great tips!

[@j.m.england6828]

That's ok, I love your talking, I learn so much from you, it's fun listening to you, thank you so much for sharing all of your awesome expertise, (you are amazing) & enjoyable to watch, too ;-)>

[@harleynomad4290]

Great tips

[@talexander7217]

Great video. I've learned all of this on my own, but I get asked often how to set snaps or punch holes in an already constructed pouch. Now I can direct them here.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Tony!

[@grahamhill8018]

Another great video!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you!

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Great video Chuck, had a 15mm popper I was trying to set yesterday, stitched my poiuch up but forgot to set the popper. Had no choice but to unstitch one of the sides. Managed to get there in the end but was a bugger to set. I need more bar stock and 2x4's lol

[@diejobWHO]

Just found your channel and almost immediately subscribed. You kind of strike me as the Mr. Rodgers of leather DIY, which is neat. So that's why I'm subbed now. Well, that and I love DIY stuff

[@vortex514]

That has to be the perfect comparison. The Mr. Rodgers of leather craft!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much!

[@WindWolfAlpha]

He's like a cross between Mr. Roger's and Bob Vila, only with leathercraft!

[@renelopez5282]

Was waiting for some actual demonstrations

[@jrmorrisjr1471]

Cheap "Bar Stock" can be found in old bed frames or anything that supported a mattress and box spring. Just get a cheap hacksaw with a metal-cutting blade and cut any size you like.

[@rustybayonetcom]

Angle iron

[@vortex514]

Thank you sir for another informative video. Will definitely come in handy in the next couple weeks as I assemble my first suit of armor. But as I watched your videos yesterday. I got to thinking. What inspired you to get into the leather craft? Whatever it was I'm glad you did. I wouldn't have delved as deeply into the craft if it wasn't for your breakdown of projects into their elements. So thank you again for passing on your knowledge of the craft to all of us.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much, Mark! We're so glad the videos have been helpful and inspiring. In the following video, Chuck talks a little bit about how he got started! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJDXf32ai5h0g9E

[@vortex514]

That's awesome. I don't know how I missed that video but man I'm glad things turned out the way they did. Thank you again for all that you do.

[@mazmaz1812]

Hello from the UK.. 🙌 I also find that I can use a thinner metal ruler when I'm setting hard to reach rivets.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello! Yes, a metal ruler would work too, thanks!

[@bobgabriel2685]

Another outstanding video by Chuck and crew. So much great information presented quickly and in an entertaining way. I have some rivets on some bookmarks that have tarnished; I can use Wenol on them to polish them, but I am concerned long-term about tarnishing more since the rivet is where the customer grabs the bookmark. What do I do? Thank you!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

So glad you like the videos! Thank you for letting us know! Unfortunately, I don’t have a good answer. A good steel, brass or plated rivet should take years and years before tarnish starts to show up and the oils in our hands shouldn’t have a big effect on it. The leather, on the other hand, may be part of the issue. A good veg won’t tarnish, but, if a project is fully in the elements it will and a chrome has a much higher risk of tarnish with or without. It’s not much of an answer, but, there is only so much we can do as the manufacturers and we don’t have control over time, use and the elements.

[@DLSWV]

👍😉

[@rustybayonetcom]

Here is your next leather element. Rifle case, what is the best leather besides plain veggie tan?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

The veg is the best possible for the gun itself. An English Bridle is one of my favorites but I haven’t used it for a holster or gun case. It’s got some tallow in it which isn’t an issue but I just can’t give you a good call on it. Other veg-tans can have some oil content and that will definitely work on the metal, so, look for a veg that has as little treatment as possible.

[@DrLeroy76]

Can you please do a tutorial on pyrography?

[@phillipcarden7027]

I'm a leather worker and woodworker and want to make a tool bag, but my longest plane is 24" long and heavy. Wood is heavier than leather. I was thinking of using 12 oz for the bottom and 3" up the sides, then 8 - 9 oz for the rest. Now assembling it now, well that's the fly in the ointment. I would appreciate some guidance if possible. Thanks in advance.

[@jayclark3058]

Phillip Carden , what about a 1/4” thick piece of plywood set inside across the bottom?

[@phillipcarden7027]

@@jayclark3058 Wood probably work.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Thanks. Watched this. Found it....Riveting 😶

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

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[@thunderusnight]

Please make a video about what leather is best for you including oz. Size to buy, color and type Like so he can see it thanks if you do like this comment

[@thunderusnight]

@Joe H i know but he could go in depth about when to use certain oz. Have a nice day joe

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, check out the following video and see if that helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWi1ZZ-La7Wcotk

[@robertopereyra408]

Please in spanish