The Leather Element: Shop Tricks Part 6

[@ezragonzalez8936]

I wish I was as enthusiastic about anything in life as Chuck is about his leather! just an incredible presenter!

[@richardkatzman1215]

Chuck all your tips are right on. I’ve seen one or two of these tips before but a reminder always helps. Thanks.

[@colewilliams4470]

Chuck your an true inspiration. I have a request for a video; “How to make/finish a rough out (flesh side) belt. Here in small town Stephenville Texas every cowpoke prefers rough out belts and I don’t know how to finish them. Hope to see it in a future video!

[@thedavidfield1]

USMC Black is notorious for the metallic sheen, but I always kind of liked it. I spent a long time being a perfectionist, when I realized the little mistakes even in dying seem to make the piece almost a work of art. Also, the funny thing is we all almost always put scrap under our chisels, but I never thought to use it on the rotary punch! Smart! Nice tips Chuck, and as always, appreciated.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, David!

[@marvinpreston6698]

I certainly learned something, I've been trying to line my corner punches up with the lines I've cut, now I know cut the corners first. Thanks Chuck.

[@runningriverbushcraft]

Thanks 😊 Mr Chuck Spot On Again. 👍

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, Great Job Chuck, the inside corner trick is new 2 this old man I always used a nickel or bigger denomination but I like yours better, C U can teach an Old Dog new tricks, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Great to hear, Jim - thank you for the comment!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Another great video with great tips! I get that metallic sheen every time I use Angelus dye (mainly the purple one). Great to have a fix for it.

[@seandepoppe6716]

Thank you!!!

[@dperisty1]

Shop Tricks: Insta-Like! ! Thanks, Chuck and Weaver!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Derek!

[@shopnwoods9901]

Great tips!

[@sheilbwright7649]

Thanks. Rotary Punch fix. Try wet and dry sandpaper (not sure what USA name for this but it is sandpaper that you can use on metal with water or oil) on the outside bevel of each punch. Hard to get a perfect sharpen but will be an improvement for little effort.

[@clyde8drive]

Chuck you did another great job, keep them coming.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks so much!

[@SuperCroweman]

300 plus videos! Very nice and well done. Would you consider revisiting some of those videos for a few minutes to take the project up a notch of complexity? All your followers have some experience with the basics. Thank you and keep em coming!

[@TheDarkestOne37]

I always love watching these Leather Elements videos. Well, pretty much any video that Chuck is in!!! I had a question that I think would be a good LE video. Could you show different ways of attaching D-Rings to different projects? Horizontally and vertically? There are a lot of different ways I have seen but I never know which way is the strongest or best way to do it Thanks! Keep up the great videos, Chuck!

[@vengervoldur6534]

Thumbs up for the second tip on using a backing material for cleaner holes with a dull hole punch. A similar principle is used in woodworking to prevent chip-out, but it's executed a little differently. Being an avid enthusiast of both fields, this tip in particular causes me to consider other potentially related principles, tips, and techniques between woodwork and leathercraft. Thanks , Chuck.

[@oddballleather6048]

You can extend the life of your rotary hole punches and hand punches by chucking them in a drill and sharpening on a stone. For the internal part of the blade use one of those skinny di-fold serrated knife sharpeners or something similar. I've managed to resharpen quite a few that way though it does change the diameter slightly.

[@axe609]

Thank you, I needed some of your positive upbeat attitude today.

[@PatinaLeathercraft]

Another trick with the dull revolving punch is to cut a small stump of garden hose and thread over the brass base. =)

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Ah, now that’s clever! Thank you for that.

[@gerardmartyn1738]

For larger sizes use cheap hole saws. Grind off the teeth and sharpen. Always great information. 👍 thank you. 😊

[@curley6531]

always great info thanks chuck

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you!

[@alanandkarenrouse747]

As usual another "refresher" video! Thanks for the tips.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks for watching!

[@David35445]

I actually just ran into that metallic sheen issue for the first time yesterday. Now the fix will be simple, thanks Chuck!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad to help!

[@michaelhaigh5089]

Does it matter what alcohol you use ethanol or isopropyl, thanks for your very informative videos

[@nicolasgutierrez3683]

Thank You!!!

[@cuerostaurus]

ThankYou!!!

[@Native_love]

I can't wait to try the dye tip! Thank you, love these videos!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad you like them, thank you!

[@thewizdad]

Found a maxi punch at Michaels that wasnt that expensive, also a circle gasket set can be ised for really large circles too.

[@johnhughes2565]

Hi Chuck, I have noticed the gun belts and holsters on the wall of the shop. Usually the holster is a slide over belt, but the ones you have are different. Can you show them in greater detail or how they were created please.

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

There seems to be two The Leather Element: Shop Tricks Part Sixes. These videos are addictive. I've started watching them, and can't stop. I may have only noticed that there are two part sixes because I watched them back to back. When cutting inside curved corners, shouldn't your straight edge be on the work side in case your knife wavers?

[@odalesaylor]

Can't wait for "The Leather Element: Shop Tricks Part 7." I am sure there will be some things to make us "lucky" leatherworkers."

[@nathancarlson5385]

Love these videos, massive help in my shop. How about a leather element on different oils? I use olive oil for most of my projects as opposed to neatsfoot. Both work great and I love the smell of both 🤣 but what other options do you guys use? Cheers mate, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

[@voodoo0202ify]

Hey Mr. Dorsett, awesome videos by the way...how about making a "how to" video on making an ornate Comanche Quiver ?

[@michaelwalker5042]

Morning sir....🙂

[@devonchung1918]

You said bigger hole punches may not be that useful, but I bought one specifically just to make leather washers for rivets, and I still don’t have a round end punch, I’m guessing the corner round punches would also be good for inside corners, I’ve been wanting a set

[@TheLinkmaster001]

What about some different edging methods?

[@edwardhunts]

I can't tell you how many times I've thrown pieces of projects away because of that metallic sheen, wish I'd have known the first tip😭

[@jamescash6506]

Can I mix feibing's pro dye with their neutral antique gel? I saw your video mixing with paints, but interested in using it with the dye I like. What are the pros and cons?

[@skyehorvath9063]

Hi I am just starting with leather and I am wondering is their a certain once leather I should get I am wanting to do bracelets thank you

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Skye! It depends a little bit on the type of bracelets you're going to be making. You can go anywhere from 3/4 oz. for smaller bracelets like wraps or mystery braids and the 4/5 oz. to 5/6 oz. for cuffs. If you're going t be tooling and stamping we would go with natural veg tan. We've got single shoulders and 12" x 24" panels if you would prefer to start with a smaller piece of leather at first. Panels: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/13100-35-12-18/hermann-oak-veg-tan-strap/pr_56565 Single Shoulders: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/11-1202ss-3-4/veg-tanned-single-shoulders/pr_62495

[@paulrobertson7980]

I was given some what I think might be chem tan leather, can it be dip died

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Paul, Most chrome tans cannot be dyed - I would ay test a small piece or scrap and see how it turns out. You'll want to use a deglazer on it first to remove any glaze or top coat.