Chuck is the Bob Ross of leathercraft. Just a wholesome human being that encourages quality work every step of the way.
@robinsoria76113 жыл бұрын
Great again... nice... u make my work easier and easier. My old way are changing for the better everytime I view your videos. Thanks again, Robin Sr., peace...
@WeaverLeatherSupply3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Robin!
@ArcticArsenal4 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch one of Chuck's videos, I learn something. I have been doing welts the hard way all this time. Next sheath I do, I'll try it this way.
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
@coalcreekdefense81064 ай бұрын
I'm gonna try making a costrel, and the welt was the most intimidating part. This answered every question I had, and some I didn't even know to ask. Thanks a bunch!
@terryleach62044 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! Why have I been making welts so much more difficult? Thanks Chuck. You are my hero today!
@liamholcroft72123 жыл бұрын
I see what you did there
@terrydouglas27773 жыл бұрын
I wish I could take in person classes with you Chuck, you make it look so easy, I'd bring the coffee. I watched several of your videos about a month ago, since then I've bought the leather tools and different types of leather so I can do things you done in your videos. An I've also got my grand children wanting to start maing this stuff. I even sent them the cellphone case video I just watched before this one, Thank you Chuck you have truly inspired me to start a new hobby. An I'll make sure my grand babies all know it was you along with one other leather crafter by name of Sam Andrew's from Florida that given me the inspiration to start doing it. Thank you brother.
@kk.5552 жыл бұрын
Your tip's are well explained and are easy to follow and duplicate. Thanks
@WeaverLeatherSupply2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! :) You're welcome!
@davidellis44163 жыл бұрын
Have been out of saddle making for 18yrs, just getting back into it, never seen elets explained, than k s Chuck
@rickdowe78653 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck, I always make this harder than it needs to be not any more.
@konnerciardella67594 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck! I know you've been dreading this one for a while, but I think this has been a fantastic leather element. Welts seem boring, but when you give us the ease and outcome it really helps boost motivation for the next project. You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for all your dedication at Weaver and bringing us great content non stop.
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Konner!
@vladyrodriguezguerrero36243 жыл бұрын
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@vladyrodriguezguerrero36243 жыл бұрын
Mui buena
@davidbrown87674 жыл бұрын
I cannot express how happy I am to see this video! I've been fighting welts on sheathes for years!
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Hi David! So glad to hear it was helpful!
@dancochran10794 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck one of the most helpful hints I have always struggled with welts. Appreciate the direction.
@WeaverLeatherSupply3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@AndrewLale3 жыл бұрын
Love your positive attitude
@visavispacemnc90192 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great! I know tgia has been out a while but I juat started and listen to your videoa at work. Thank you.
@Buffalo494 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Chuck's enthusiasm!
@patriciaingraldi47192 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial full of good techniques. Thank you
@flyingfirescape4 жыл бұрын
this man is the Bob Ross of leatherworking!
@emmanouelchatzinikolaou16874 жыл бұрын
You make the things so easy for the beginners. Thank you.
@runningriverbushcraft Жыл бұрын
Simply Awesome 👌 Mr Chuck..
@hootiemike30914 жыл бұрын
Making a sheath for my friends hatchet and your videos are helping me get there, thanks Chuck.
@ekoukano4 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck! Thank you for all the videos you've put out - as a hobbyist, it's SUPER HARD TO LEARN if you don't have a mentor to work beside, but these videos are an amazing substitute teacher! Love the passion you put into your work, it's contagious!
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that!
@renaissanceman4054 Жыл бұрын
Another great video, thanks Chuck
@curley65314 жыл бұрын
you just made my life with welts so much easier. thank you chuck great advice and videos!!
@stephenclemence58563 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and the way you teach, therefore I'll keep watching them.
@watchmepaintwithjasontravi80983 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel, thank you for making these videos. You have very upbeat energy that makes these videos fun to watch.
@th.burggraf78142 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this awesome vid. Sendin' good vibes your way. 👍🏻
@ArkriteTheMad4 жыл бұрын
I don't think I would have thought of those solutions. Nice!
@RicWestGa3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck! because of all of your videos I was able to make a knife sheath for a custom knife I made and everyone thinks it looks professionally made. Keep making these incredible videos.
@brockmitchell39893 жыл бұрын
I'm so thankful for this video. I've always struggled with how I should make a welt for different projects. Now I think I should be able to make a welt after watching this. Thank you!!!
@SmallCaliberArmsReview4 жыл бұрын
I usually cut my welts but I may have to try molding them for those gentle curves! Great video Chuck! (as usual)
@chrisholt24744 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck, thank you for another excellent tutorial, it’s very difficult to find good mentors here in the UK. You are an inspiration and I love your enthusiasm for anything leather, I wish I could visit you over in the great USA. Thank you as always, regards, Chris.
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much!
@jamesjacobs85944 жыл бұрын
I’d really like a leather element on that fold over sheath in the beginning. I’m a knife maker and that’s the style I prefer. Also, the only leather work I do is sheaths. I’m certain I’m doing it the hardest way possible so chucks “ ease and outcome “ would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the great content, guys! Your awesome content has made me a weaver customer for life.
@xanderlutz78564 жыл бұрын
One of your better ones Chuck... basics are great.. but the more advanced stuff is needed as well... not like the old days when we can drop our lives off and go apprentice for a years...
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@winterfire5674 жыл бұрын
Always love to see leather elements! I've got a project ready to go and the tips for welts in this one is perfectly timed. Thanks for the information as always, Chuck!
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@chrisfournier6144 Жыл бұрын
Great techniques that we can all use to make our projects! Thanks Chuck. I’m with you, little defects in progress make me crazy, it’s all I can see until I fix it.
@lauraweiss78754 жыл бұрын
Always great videos. Thank you, Chuck!
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Laura!
@thomasbaker32494 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chuck, as always brilliant and simple.
@penelope-oe2vr4 жыл бұрын
Chuck, you're so awesome to watch! I just love you!
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@Kalbironworks2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Chuck, this was a real help and it was easy to follow!!!!
@anantharamba68323 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial on welts especislly the bit about the "Darts" to all the fashioning of the curve. I was taught about darts, to break a straight line, when laying skin on a curved surface and to avoid tenting. Simple and clear instruction here too.
@shopnwoods99013 жыл бұрын
That makes welts look so much easier to do than how I have been doing them. Thanks
@thomasconn67732 жыл бұрын
Good video Chuck. Thanks. Rick Conn (Ricks Old West Saddlery, in Atlanta)
@Eristhenes3 жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher, thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@WeaverLeatherSupply3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, so glad to hear that!
@stephennganga74993 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Great tips!
@WeaverLeatherSupply3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@banzzz63374 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU MAN THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@bobweaver52384 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this video, another good one thank you. Haven't thought about wet molding these curves..
@jeanneaguirre80943 жыл бұрын
Late to the party a few months.... but great vid packed with useful tips! Thanks!!!
@rahulpoddar8013 жыл бұрын
Very Nice information
@notwrkn2mch4 жыл бұрын
Being fairly new this video really helped. Thanks for a great demo :)
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Finke.4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video ...
@ArcticFlies562 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the quick tutorial. I would like to see you do a project from start to finish.
@bobweaver52384 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another fine video, I can see where I'll be using this.
@louisemissouri44104 жыл бұрын
Thank you that's helpful. I've been using scraps like the second way but I really like the first way for ease of cutting.
@Arcorak4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chuck ! I have launched myself into leathercrafting a few weeks ago and found your awesome channel ! Since you always say that the sky is the only limit when speaking about creativity, well I listened... I'd like to craft my own fuel tank cover for my bike. I guess it may be a little to complex for a beginner, but... Could you share any advice ? Or even, heck, make a tutorial for all the bikers/leathercrafters out there ? It would be great ! Thanks anyway and cheers from Belgium 😉 !!! Keep teaching us !
@bandit2444 жыл бұрын
Chuck as usual incredible work. Thank you so much for your videos. GOD BLESS....
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@AllenSpector4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Keep up the good work, Chuck.
@stevenbenson53224 жыл бұрын
Loved that one. Thanks chuck
@AnvilandScribe4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck, this helps a ton.
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@406Montana4 жыл бұрын
Great video Chuck..much better than cutting them.
@JMRichard924 жыл бұрын
Very informative, thank you!
@mosesnjorosh97174 жыл бұрын
I salute you chuck. Blessed
@mikemarrs9946 Жыл бұрын
Very good video
@gwestlun4 жыл бұрын
great info! thanks much!
@minerblue96414 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chuck. Great video.
@starforged3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you. I need to make a leather steering wheel cover for my truck. What thickness and type of leather is best? Also what material do I use to sew it with?
@silveracer9 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge. When adding a welt on a lined holster, do you line up to the welt or welt on top of the lining? Thanks again!
@craftyasNZer3 жыл бұрын
This is cool ,I usually just run a line off the sheath pattern to make a welt this looks a little easier
@badarock1773 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@WeaverLeatherSupply3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@richardruiz36544 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, could you show us how you made your tool stand?
@scottpeever31984 жыл бұрын
Well thats gunna make my life way easier thanx! On a side topic how did u get into leathercrafting and who taught you?
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, Check out this page t learn more about how Chuck got started: www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/about-chuck-dorsett He learned a lot just through trial and error and diving into leathercrafting.
@hildolfrdraugadrottin72793 жыл бұрын
A new blade every time. You must have stock in a utility blade company. 😊 I've had the same blade in my box cutter well over a year now. It's cut lots of leather, wood, plastic and even a wire or two. Just sharpen it if it gets damaged. Otherwise just strop it between cutting jobs. Mines sharper than a new one cause the edge is thinner. Good video on welts. I do mostly big blades so I use wider welts and don't use glue. I've thought about trying it for years now I've just never used it cause I dislike sticky stuff. 🤔
@joerunyan24384 жыл бұрын
Thank You Chuck! Great video, very helpful!!!
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@congamike15 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!!!
@studleespudly Жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, my question as a newbie can you tell me when to use olive oil on projects and at what step in the project do I need to oil the leather?
@lond28354 жыл бұрын
Chuck rocks!
@ibsonthegrey4 жыл бұрын
2:30 Chuck... why not pre-dye the leather so you don't have to worry about the top grain? I know, I suspect several reasons... but, is there now way to remove glue or dye over a slight spill to the edge or top?
@leatherheadgarage78213 жыл бұрын
Glue comes off well with a damp cloth don’t rub to hard
@nacogdochesfastpitchsoftba99102 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, I wanna know what type of leather do you use for a welt? Specifically baseball glove welting? It’s really stiff and can stand up like a pair of my gym socks!!
@mikeperry5322 жыл бұрын
I have a small hole in the leather of a purse on the trim area on a fold. Someone suggested that I use Fiebing’s Leathercraft cement. Instruction to use a toothpick to drop small amounts of the cement into the hole a little at a time until the hole is filled. Any other suggestions or a better way to do that? Thanks much.
@СтаниславСтанислав-р1я4 жыл бұрын
Hi from USSR 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋
@davidfinney68554 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!
@reiniskarolis15824 жыл бұрын
always great stuff!!!
@simo2894 жыл бұрын
Hey Chuck, could you do a Leather Element on noise reduction? I've had to move my work space indoors and I'd like to make less noise when punching and tooling
@ekoukano4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I am in a similar situation and I mostly solved the issue by investing in HEAVY STUFF. Heavy table + heavy granite block + lots of different density layers between them (wood table - rubber mat - plastic board - leather mat - granite block) and that reduced the noise considerably as the main bench eats up most of the vibrations. The other noise to consider is tool on tool vibrations (mallet to punches) and that is mostly mitigated by being in a room with lots of soft things near or on the walls!
@simo2894 жыл бұрын
@@ekoukano that's super helpful! I've just bought some thick rubber matting to go under my granite block and punching board, but I might try doubling everything up.like you have!
@cvidal27024 жыл бұрын
Nice job.
@jimathey61534 жыл бұрын
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, thanks Chuck, that's exactly how I do it, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
@BruceDreyer Жыл бұрын
Do you have any patterns for leather armor?
@joelheffelfinger22534 жыл бұрын
Can you do shaving cream dying leather or marbling leather?
@davidbarnes52803 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see a video on your dvd case, or at least preview it.
@stevemenor59104 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your tomahawk?
@frankwingard30803 жыл бұрын
How to punch a 1/2" hole in 4-5 ounce leather. All I have is a hollow punch set.
@seanbrondstetter29873 жыл бұрын
I got a Simple little project a "turn shoe" or "moccasin slipper"
@whisper5754 жыл бұрын
For the welt that has the angel in it for the ax. How would you use the stitching chisels to make the holes for stitching in that all together to make your finished sheath for the ax?
@bobheaney2114 жыл бұрын
Use a bench drill.
@flashpointbravo4 жыл бұрын
Or a tiny nail. That’s how I did it before I had a drill.
@whisper5754 жыл бұрын
@@flashpointbravo Thank you. I do not have a drill press or the money for one right now so I was looking for other ideas.
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Thomas, if you don't have a drill bit, you can mark the holes with the stitching chisels and then use an awl to punch the rest of the way through the leather.
@runzeiglerun12 жыл бұрын
I want to see how to inlay a stone in leather!!!!
@erickgomez2324 жыл бұрын
what is the point of a welt, and how does one know if they need to add one
@WeaverLeatherSupply3 жыл бұрын
Hi Erick, A welt is used for knife sheaths, so the blade doesn't slice through the stitch line when putting the knife in and out of the sheath. On a holster, it's added to allow extra room where the leather is stitched together, for the gun to slide in and out.
@rmgf10052 жыл бұрын
Where are the Kittens? :-)
@kevinhealy34794 жыл бұрын
I think Chuck should start drinking decaff
@marcusaurelius35614 жыл бұрын
how mans square feet of leather does it take to make a full suit of armor?
@WeaverLeatherSupply4 жыл бұрын
Without knowing what type of design I can offer what mine takes. I use one side of 14/15 oz. and that will cover the Tassets, Pauldrons, Couters, Besegews, Chause and two front panels for the cuirass. That will take up a full side. The balance (arm/hand guards, side and back panels of cuirass, back panels on chause). For these pieces I’ll use about ½ of a 10/11 oz. Double Shoulder.
@aussiepete674 жыл бұрын
Hopefully one less thing for me to screw up🤣
@Alomtancos4 жыл бұрын
For a complete starter: why use welts?
@jwengerdotcom4 жыл бұрын
Visual: V vs. \./ or || vs. |.| - It is a spacer between the front and back pieces of leather. It allows for a bit of an opening for the edge of a blade to sit without slicing into the front or back leather pieces. A welt just creates a buffer... On something like a gun holster, the welt plays the same role between the layers of leather creating a bit more of a cavity for the gun to rest in. For projects such as a business card holder, the welt can create more space to hold your cards in without pinching them between just two layers of leather.
@flashpointbravo4 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, josh. I would add that it keeps a knife blade from cutting your stitches and also reduces the stress on the thread and stitch holes because the leather isn’t being pulled away from itself.
@Alomtancos4 жыл бұрын
I am now bought into welts, gentlemen! :) thank you for taking the time to educate the beginners!
@geoffreyboyling6154 жыл бұрын
If you sew two pieces of leather together to make a knife sheath the pieces will simply guide the blade onto the stitches and they will be cut Inserting a welt acts as a buffer and protects the stitches Also, a welt can be used to space apart the leather, and give you more room inside your sheath, pouch, or whatever You can use a welt to space apart two sheets of leather when making a mobile phone case or similar