The Leather Element: The Best Cuts of Leather

[@christopherblevins1968]

I usually prefer your project videos, but I think this one HAS to be the most informative one yet. Thanks for the tips!

[@user-gl3ro3qg6k]

Been a leather worker for over thirty years but still learn from Chuck's Videos.

[@christinahillliard7021]

We are starting to add laser cutting and engraving to our leather project. I would love to see videos on applications of using a laser with leather. From project ideas, pitfalls, best practices, of there are any differences/challenges when dying and antiquing, best sizes and types of leather for different projects if different then from making traditional leather projects. I would love a video on hand sewing for beginners. Different stitch types, when to use which type on what, best practices, pitfalls, equipment/product suggestions. Especially if using a laser to precut the stitch holes-what size should those hole be?

[@lannylancaster62]

Thanks Chuck. Always good information and an enthusiastic presentation.

[@davidshorb7453]

Quality leather can be detrimental to one's progress. Especially if your learning to tool, stamp and carve. When I started some 20ish yrs ago there weren't many places to go for leather and used leather that was inconsistent density within a hide. and not knowing or understanding the difference it added a lot of frustration. I still may not be a master at tooling (really nowhere close lol) but my progress is 100 fold when using Quality leather that is consistent in throughout 😊

[@BillyBlaze7]

honestly I've been happy with every piece of veg tan leather ive bought from weaver. Wish i could justify some weaver select or herman oak but im not there yet, since im not "really" running a business

[@Vanndam41]

Thank you Chuck. That’s some great information. I wish I would have had this video 2-3 years ago, but now I know 😂😂😊

[@Bowmechanic65]

Another awesome video, very informative for us newbies. Thank you !

[@4apples]

If making belts or tack, remember leather stretches more in one direction. So if your are using a double shoulder, dont cut the leather horisontal. Its stretches so much. Cut it down the middle.

[@hassanabdi2960]

Very informative & entertaining!

[@jackblack8252]

thanks for this vlog. I now have some good insider knowledge & can now be more informed & economical about my purchases. Thanks Chuck.

[@hassanabdi2960]

Thank you.

[@pauljuhl7937]

Weaver select is great leather. Use it all the time.

[@MASI_forging]

Nice video. 😊😊

[@chainreaction8977]

Perfect timing, also, stop spying on me...

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Ha! Glad the video was helpful!

[@willardjames2685]

This was a great video!

[@williammrdeza9445]

Thank you, Chuck. This was very useful information. Love the suggestion about the v cut double shoulder. I'll have to pay attention to that the next time I am ordering some leather.

[@fernandozuluaga7395]

Gracias 👍

[@mikemcknight2936]

Why is the v cut double shoulder not what you would choose for stamping or carving?

[@jennieborn2541]

I wondered that too

[@paulagomez2260]

también vende a México

[@kraggi65]

How would you stretch leather lace?

[@bigbossimmotal]

Good morning Leather heads!

[@2rueblue]

Does anyone know if I can get this leather in these cuts over here in the UK? As usual, thank you for the education and all the best from Scotland.

[@krishoogstraat6866]

Are you better off to buy a double shoulder, full hide or belt blanks to make belts ? For a beginner and to sell . I have been getting asked if I make belts to sell. I don’t know if here to start. I currently make a lot of hatchet sheaths and a few knife sheaths.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Kris, If cutting the blanks yourself isn't an issue, then we would suggest either a finished double shoulder or our Water Buffalo Single Bends. These are both great quality but smaller than a side so it won't be as expensive right off the bat.

[@krishoogstraat6866]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply all the leather I have bought from you guys is awesome quality! I bought a belly that I’m still working with. I make a lot hatchet sheaths. A few knife sheaths. But the veg tanned is a real joy to work with from you guys as well. Thank you for the reply !

[@user-is3yu5gc6b]

How do you decide the best tooling ideas when making belts? What's your methodology?

[@th.burggraf7814]

Just a comment to keep the algorithm going. 👍🏻

[@richardkatzman2066]

Brahma Bull leather is that a side; double shoulder or what?

[@veronicac660]

V-cut double shoulder

[@jimbailey7997]

👍

[@user-is3yu5gc6b]

How do you decide the best tooling ideas when making belts? What's your methodology?

[@davidshorb7453]

Right or wrong,... it's whatever pops in my mind lol