The Leather Element: Curing Three Common Leathercraft Mistakes

In this video, Chuck goes over 3 common mistakes we see in leathercraft, and more importantly, how to fix them! If you've ever stamped a letter backwards or cut a belt too short, these creative remedies are sure to be helpful and save many projects in the future.
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[@Glorfindel_117]

As someone new to the craft/hobby, I absolutely love how they're still posting videos like this. I've been watching videos designed to actually teach people how to make things posted *years* ago, and they're still here doing it. That is so rare these days. No clickbait, no 'support us on patreon', just lessons on how to properly make things.

[@reapersritehand]

The ones I hate (not by weaver) is "how to make a leather blah blah" then it's one of those stupid asmr videos, while I'm out here trying to learn from nothing

[@johno8760]

​@@reapersritehand to be fair, some of those asmr videos are great to watch to see different approaches. Not a direct education but gives more ideas. Fill I the dots and you see so many personal signature methods

[@conguerican]

I was asked for a belt once and didn't have leather long enough for it so, I wrote the name on one (center) piece, and used 2 more pieces to finish it off. He liked it so much, that later he wanted another made the same way, lol. He never learned the reason for the 3 piece belt.

[@muninn7]

Videos like these are why I check Weaver first when I need to buy something. So much good sent to the community deserves that it comes back. Thanks Chuck and all the unseen crew behind the scenes.

[@ambercloud2776]

Some of the best education I’ve got comes from you! 🎉 Blessings to you Sir! 😊

[@erikgautebaklid2868]

Very good information. I needed a longer shoulder strap recently and made it longer by adding a ring and a piece of strap. Now as a design feature that little cross body bag has a ring sunglasses can hang from 😁

[@harnesshouse]

First belt I ever did (for someone else), they wanted the initials of their four grandchildren on it. So I carefully figured out the spacing of each set of three, and started stamping. The very last letter (of the 12) was upside down. After that, I got a sharpie and marked the side with that little letter on it to indicate which side is which.

[@jimgreat7622]

Good advice, Chuck. I wish I had seen the belt trick about three months ago. Could have saved a lot of frustration.

[@danielmuscatell3603]

Thanks. You always have such good points. And sometimes I watch just to see your positive and encouraging attitude which always helps my day be betters

[@thewoz8631]

On letter stamps I put dot of paint on the side of the stamp that is the bottom of the letter.

[@th.burggraf7814]

I love this series! Much appreciated. 👍🏻

[@joerunyan9344]

Great Tips Chuck Thanks for sharing!!! 😮

[@robinsoria7611]

Thanks again Chuck. Robin...

[@daverooni7763]

Great ideas, thanks Chuck 🎉

[@rockymountainman]

Such a helpful video!! Thank you so much

[@Useless_Feller]

Thanks Chuck

[@1duskyknight]

A great video and great tips because i have letter stamped the wrong way round, so the tips on that were very helpful. I haven't had to extend a belt yet but your tip will come in very useful. Thank you very much and keep up the great work you do. One Love.

[@stevemalone2010]

I used your idea to fix the name on my granddaughters keepsake box. Good idea, thanks.

[@renaissanceman4054]

great video

[@ArcticFlies56]

Some great tips! I almost want to screw up my project on purpose just to used one of your tips. Best regards, Richard

[@leslietruesdell2980]

Love the videos thank you! Can you go over how to make a horse headstall and how to pick the leather thicknesses and how to double the leather for thickness if needed. Thank you!

[@GodmadeConscious]

Chucks the man

[@earlelzy9975]

I love that shirt.

[@user-sp6ju1zo3d]

👍👍👍

[@jrtime228]

Wow first comment for once. Another great video chuck

[@michaelholbrook4401]

Ok... one of my pet peeves is simply very long thread when stitching a long stitch. I am gonna stsrt using that knot on the inside option, even when not a mistake. :)

[@OgeiDennepeL]

When stitching long lengths I usually just cut the thread the same length as my “wingspan” (the length of my arms spread out) so that i can cover as much stitching possible while still being able to tighten it by simply pulling through the needle. When I’m almost out of thread,I simply backstitch a couple of times and either tie the thread in the middle like chuck did or I simply cut it on the backside of the project and melt it with a lighter.

[@michaelholbrook4401]

@@OgeiDennepeL I can appreciate that cutoff point. I’ve only been leatherworking for a year and a half, and it just hadn’t occurred to me. Amazing, the simple things that hit you sometimes. I like the Leather Element series.

[@typarker96]

I would like to see a leather taco style knife sheath. Thanks

[@tileman1814]

What kind of tape do you use on the back of your tool to keep them from slipping???

[@spasticgeek]

Can’t mess up a letter stamp if I refuse to use them because I know I’ll mess them up lol!

[@istvanboros8240]

Hi Chuck! How could you easily and perfectly cut a strip of soft leather (e.g. nappa) straight? Thanks, Grretings from Hungary 👍😁👍

[@jackiemitchell4418]

Chuck may have a better idea, but I use a straight edge on a table edge and very tightly clamp with a series of clamps (removing only one at a time and replacing to further my cut). A VERY, VERY sharp stropped knife with multiple light strokes help, also.

[@istvanboros8240]

@@jackiemitchell4418 That's a good idea, thank you, 'll try :)

[@russw3134]

@@istvanboros8240 also note the anti slip tape on the bottom of Chuck’s ruler. That helps prevent the soft leather from moving around as much while cutting

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I was asked to make a belt for a xxx sized man, after making one the same size as his old one that broke, he said it was too small. So, I cut a strap 4 inches longer and made him a second belt which he paid me $20.00 for.

[@asmith7876]

The trick with the initials was pretty good. But how hard would it be to have the top of the stamp designated in some idiot-proof manner? I would think some clever stamp engineer could come up with something. I don’t own any of those letter stamp sets so I don’t know.

[@pedroimiranda902]

I loved thanks

[@davidfrank3728]

I am wanting to make a radio belt for my brother, the paramedic. What would be the best finishes to use on this? needs to be blood and water resistant or proof.. Love your channel, been bit by the bug,, I have serious delusions of grandeur from watching you now!