Unique Tips and Tricks from a working Leather Shop!

Unique Tips and Tricks from a working Leather Shop!
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[@gjordan456]

The spring steel tip on straps, genius!! Why didn’t I think of that!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Still trying to fine tune the spring tension strength but the potential is there

[@gjordan456]

@@viktorgeorge9144 I started testing today be tempering back the spring steel

[@stevevargas5307]

Viktor thank you for the series…you are a wealth of knowledge and appreciate you sharing!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Sorry I missed this Steve! Thank you very much for saying so

[@charlesmoeller5051]

Nice of you to share little tricks you learned thru years of projects.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thank you Charles. Very nice of you to say so

[@mikelawler2278]

You made me wish I kept more uniform items after I retired from the Army and reminded me to get you the information on the O-rings for the airbrush

[@viktorgeorge9144]

No worries on that O ring Mike Thanks, so far so good If you’d like a few Army buttons to work with DM me on Instagram with your address and I’ll get ya some🇺🇸🙌

[@seraphinacroi1909]

I’m a beginner and I’m loving your videos.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

So sorry I missed your kind words Seraphina I appreciate them sincerely

[@rcsteele]

Again..some great tips…I particularly like the dowel strop for my curved clicker blades

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thank you Robert! I hope it works as well for you 👍

[@oliverclothesoff5397]

I just started leather working. I'm glad I found your channel. Thank for the great content my friend!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks for the positive comments. If you’re on Instagram I post a lot of additional stuff for new Makers @viktorgeorgeleathergoods

[@oliverclothesoff5397]

@@viktorgeorge9144 I don't even use Instagram, but I will just to check out your content ! Thanks man!

[@larryligget628]

Thanks for all your excellent tips. I’m glad I found your channel.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Larry. I’m glad you did too and I appreciate your positive comments. I’ll keep working at this!

[@Tony29685]

Damn you're good, so happy I found your channel, keep it coming. As a mid septuagenarian every tip and trick helps, I've been Leather tickling for a couple of years now, so any and all tips and tricks are a BIG bonus for this Ol' Fart.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

😂Thanks Anthony. I had to google that but I’m only a few away from earning that title. I thank you for your kind words Sir! I was raised when we respected our elders😂🤙

[@ronr9276]

Great tip series George, enjoyed it a lot, and learned some things also. Thank you.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

And I appreciate you taking the time to say that. Thank you Ron

[@MichaelBrown-ht9bk]

I love the military button hack! I've been watching and liking all your videos, your doing a great job on them! 👍

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Michael. Good to see a familiar face here. Thanks so much for the nod!

[@John-nx9hx]

Great series for us beginners, learned a lot of useful tips, thanks.

[@johnhoward3516]

Very nice ! Thanks for sharing your skills and how you go about making things with leather !

[@viktorgeorge9144]

And I appreciate you taking a moment to share your kind words. Thx John

[@josh88113]

These were some great videos. I can’t wait to see more

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Josh!!!

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Good video. Keep up the good work. GOD bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

I so appreciate your kind words and encouragement Thank you Jennifer

[@donpayne562]

I like the spring steel tip, all I need to no now is where to get it. Lol where was you about seven years ago , could have saved me a lot of head scratching. This type of information is about all I’ve found worth a hoot about social media.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Super nice comment Don. I appreciate that Seven years ago I didn’t know how to spell Social Media 😂 The spring steel I ordered from McMaster-Carr McMaster.com

[@donpayne562]

@@viktorgeorge9144 thanks , is that three eighths or a quarter wide.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

The blue ones from McMaster are 1/2” wide but I can’t remember if they were .178mm or .254mm The ones I have aren’t marked and it’s been a year since I got them. I’m still trying to zero in on the right spring temper since this is still a WIP If you do Instagram you can DM me your address and I’ll send ya a sample 🤙

[@marcharris6015]

Thank you George for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to future project videos!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Marc for taking a moment to say that I appreciate it

[@masonbouldin6819]

Great video your doing a awesome job with your channel I look forward to the next ones keep up the good work!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thank you Mason I appreciate your time to say so. It’s encouraging to hear

[@geraldclavenna6413]

I like to dip my whole project even after completed in a pan of vinergaroon and then a pan of.baking soda water and have gotten good results thanks for all your tips very helpful

[@062809]

Thanks for the tips, glad I found this channel. I’m new to leather, I started by recycling old leather scrap gloves and boots. Picking up mason jars and steel wool today. The metal band insert…Brilliant! Cheers.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

I’m glad you found something useful and I appreciate your support with my new channel. Looking forward to making more

[@rowdyryderleather5139]

Fantastic ideas and tips!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thank You Sir. I appreciate a nod from my fellow leatherworkers 🤙

[@33RanchSaddlery]

Great tips and beautiful work!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

I honestly appreciate that from my fellow Makers🤙

[@adrianlouviere7650]

A man full of and kindly sharing his wisdom. Thanks much.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thank you Adrian I hope some of these unorthodox tips can come in handy some day. I appreciate your support

[@arlenefox1226]

George, great shop tips. I am rewatching them and learning additional tips from you. I, too, started leathercraft before and during the Urban Cowboy era. Thnx. You can teach an old dog new tricks.! Jerry

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Sorry I missed your nice words Jerry! It’s a great lifelong craft we all can enjoy

[@bazzi11]

Awsome tips as always my friend! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻❤️

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks as always my friend 🤙

[@jeffallen3382]

I was just looking at those cordless airbrush units last night. Great tips George, learn something new every time

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Jeff. Those little airbrush units are amazing and very useful. I appreciate you

[@mikecleek3964]

Great tips thanks

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Mike It’s always nice to hear that!

[@thebeardedgeek2100]

Great video George. As for baking soda on vinegar black, I read years ago a article from the Leather Chemist of America news letter that said using baking soda was more detrimental than not neutralizing the vinegar. They said this was because the baking soda would mess up the PH in the leather.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks for that insight. Great information and by taking the time to add it, others will benefit too. I appreciate your kind words as well!!

[@brewmannc]

Thank you my new friend and fellow Brother in Arms. I greatly appreciate your time and sharing. Who said you can not teach old dogs new tricks? I look forward to future projects and adventures and will certainly look you up when I am out in our area... Stay well, Stay Free....

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Most definitely I’d love that and thanks again for the encouragement. Means a lot 🇺🇸👍

[@maryfrederickson2526]

Thankyou so very much!

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thank you Mary for taking a moment to say so. I appreciate that

[@Challan666]

Thanks again ❤

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Very kind of you

[@doughboylsog]

Awesome material you should do a video on knife sheath builds that’s one area I struggle with especially the welts for some reason

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Hey Brandon Yes Sheaths are on my list of videos and I think I can help you with that. Appreciate your support

[@grarglejobber7941]

sheaths are easy! What holds you up?

[@rosemaryblock7751]

You should also wash the steel wool with a little acetone or alcohol FIRST, to get the light oil coating off before adding it to to the vinegar...or so I'm told...

[@viktorgeorge9144]

I’ve never heard that but it it makes sense Thanks for sharing that Rosemary

[@viktorgeorge9144]

ShopTalk “My Buyers Guide” After many years of this excellent resource I’m sad to say they no longer provide this. HINT: If you contact them at www.shoptalk-magazine.com I’m confident they’ll send you the 2022 issue until they run out. Not speaking on their behalf, but feel bad for sharing that outdated info.

[@janvose9499]

Excellent. Thanks. Where do you buy spring steel for a knife sheath like that ? That's a great idea.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks Jan From McMaster-Carr McMaster.com 1/2” wide but I don’t remember whether it was .254mm or .178mm It’s been a year.

[@blueshirtmonday]

What a great series! Nicely done sir. I'd like to better see how you've set up your pounding stump. Is it waist height? What does the base look like? I'd like to do something similar but I'm not sure where I'd get a piece of wood that would work

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Great idea. I was asked to do a shop tour so I think I’ll do that and highlight the stump. Thanks also for the positive comments and support🤙

[@adrianlouviere7650]

You can get your log off the side of the road when a storm or someone gets a tree cut down. Keep your eyes open. That stump reminds me of a stump a blacksmith would use. Stay safe.

[@josephbradley1781]

On the dissolving of the steel wool in vinegar; when it dries on the leather doesn’t it turn back to metal in some form? What happens then?

[@viktorgeorge9144]

I’ve never experienced anything like you describe After the leather is darkened black I burnish the surface and apply conditioner Thank you Joseph

[@grarglejobber7941]

you should try a gasket punch kit

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Thanks I’ll look that up I’m always searching for tools that could help a leather shop

[@grarglejobber7941]

@@viktorgeorge9144 Np man. And thank you, too. I've been looking for a way to dye nude veg tan grey for the longest time. Can't believe I'd never heard of Vinegaroon!

[@aixpert291]

I love the tips. Too bad 50 isn’t your lucky number! 😂

[@viktorgeorge9144]

😂Thank you Scott You Rock!

[@russelltait3152]

I have a bunch of military buttons. What is the best way to remove the backs from these buttons? Thanks.

[@viktorgeorge9144]

Hello Russell Usually I use a dremel with a small cutoff wheel and cut a cross into the back of the button. Then small needle nose pliers and pull out the back leaving the button shell intact. Do you have an instagram? I could send a few pictures to help clarify if you do