How to Cut Parts from a Leather Hide

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In this video, I show you how to cut parts from a leather hide for many types of different projects.
Choosing the right leather and the right spot to cut the parts on the hide, is crucial to creating the most functional and beautiful piece that you can.
If you are new to leatherwork, then cutting into a brand new full side of leather can be daunting. But in this video I help to clarify some of the mystery and hopefully help you to feel confident that you are utilizing the resource to the best of your ability.
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Here are some links for suppliers of Herman Oak Leather which is the leather that I use in my shop:
makersleathersupply.com/
www.panhandleleather.com/
www.hermannoakleather.com/
Thanks a bunch!

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@leathermule4824 27 күн бұрын

Don~you are the professor of leather

@leftoverbeans 4 жыл бұрын

I've been working with leather for years and I don't think I have found a more information video on truly understanding the material we work with. This is so crucial for any Craftsman. Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge and experience with us. It is truly invaluable.

@scottc3165 3 ай бұрын

That was really helpful. Got my first hide to do some hobby projects and some tack stuff.

@omarroa811 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah... it was very helpful to me: I learned a lot from this video!... I'm starting on leathercraft and I'm learning the more I can. Thanks a lot Don!...

@brierobb9879 5 жыл бұрын

I have a tip especially for large project with a lot of small pieces.. do pattern lay out, photograph it. Repeat this several times with thought to texture pattern direction stretch color variations etc.. take a photo of each lay out... then review the photos to focus on the best placement.. We did at least a dozen layouts for a motorcycle seat... final results .. perfection. It has stretched where it needed to allow stretch, it has remained firm/stable where that quality is needed.

@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078 5 жыл бұрын

That's some fantastic level of knowledge and wisdom right ^there.^ Laying out is an art and a science in painting and sculpture, as well. The Golden mean, and Leonardo DaVinci, eg....

@maryfrederickson9400 4 жыл бұрын

I have learned something from all of your videos. Thank you for them !

@timsanders4621 4 ай бұрын

Great information, man. Thanks.

@huntergreen99 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet vid. Thanks Don. Can’t believe someone disliked it. With all the info you’ve provided for free and took out ur own time to do this, I just wanted you to know how grateful I am. Thanks again. Btw how much for a side like this ? Mark in Paducah Ky. 👌😉

@CantrellLeatherGoods 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Really great info. Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together. Very informative with lots of helpful tips and suggestions. Just bought some more patterns from your store; you have such a talent!

@philochristos Жыл бұрын

This was very helpful.

@Fillini27 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. I am newer, and have never purchased anything besides straps. I bought a full side and will be starting cuts tomorrow. This helped ease my mind immensely on how to get my belts, collars, slings, etc out, and not mess up the portions for other things. Thanks Don.

@neilyeag 5 жыл бұрын

Very thorough presentation, thanks.

@Hide_and_silk 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video - very thorough and practical

@billmccaffrey1977 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of the great info here Don! Still need to come see your shop.

@codyburnett4107 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful for a new guy. Much appreciated!

@timmills3038 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff man! As a newbie I'm just soaking it all in and that was very valuable information. Definitely some knowledge that I know will save a lot of time and hassle down the road. Keep up the good work.

@jameshuggins4300 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don I've been doing my own leather work for a few years now and I too have made the mistake of stripping out a hide for belts and creating a lot of waste. Good info I wouldn't have known otherwise!

@bigb7930 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, Don. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make it. This one has a ton of great information. I’ve paused it several times to tell my wife what I was learning right at those moments. I have tried to be good at minimizing waste as much as possible, but I never thought about cutting specific types of projects from specific areas of the hide. This video is pure gold!

@chrisvalour9113 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - very informative! Thank you!

@practical4113 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Don. I learned a lot with this one, thank you. Could you please expand a little on the different uses or types of projects are best with all the different oz. of leather. I’m sure there’s already a quick reference guide out there for this. Keep the awesome videos coming.

@lancerussell666 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks this video was really helpful in helping me understand leather cuts i was doing alot of wastful cuts thanks again

@earlelzy9975 2 жыл бұрын

I found this video very informative. Thank you.

@papa7745 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you informative videos even though I am a hobbyist in leather I still get many tips

@tinoyb9294 5 жыл бұрын

Fabulous, as usual.

@KillingerUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Lots of good information on this one. Man I wish I would have thought about the belt blanks. I have been just cutting the whole hide into belts. Wasted a lot of good leather. Thanks for the tips!

@EKYBaptist 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video! 🤠👍

@k_sey.9370 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you

@johnmcquown8393 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information. Good to know best parts for which projects

@crypto_pinto2660 4 жыл бұрын

Very good valuable information

@deniseh1205 5 жыл бұрын

VERY helpful, Don! I've still got my first side and so far I've only cut off the yucky edges to make a couple of leather weights, lol!

@johngatlin5595 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Don!!

@ageorge7140 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip as a beginner my biggest problem is taking the first cut off of a whole hide

@addictivearchery1123 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make them. Can you do one on selecting the proper weight or thickness for a particular project? it there a method to this or is it just trial and error? Also maybe what types of leather to use, like veg tan vs latigo? Thanks again, I really enjoy watching your videos.

@duckworthcustomleather4290 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Don. Did Aaron cut out the clutch purse pattern for you? Would be super cool if you all offered some your patterns through Makers. The pattern packs are great, but to have them in the heavy plastic would be awesome! Just a thought....I know I'd buy!

@GottliebGoltz 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You again.

@c.james.cornwalll3060 5 жыл бұрын

I bought my first leather a few months ago, off flebay, turned out to be belly.. But I've made loads of small projects, mostly folding knife sheaths, small pouches and a lovely bifold wallet which my Son loves 😍 Still have some left too. But parts are sooo stretchy, just good for practicing my stitching.

@groseillegrowa3659 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Don ...

@LizDavis2009 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you!! I do have one questions, how do you store your leather? Thanks!

@LarryReynolds591 5 ай бұрын

Good stuff

@katetietjen3780 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Can I ask what you use for your patterns? Is that poster board or something stiffer? Thanks for all the videos and information!

@veronicaschindler4059 Жыл бұрын

I have been struggling with cutting patterns & pieces lining up/fitting with each other. Could you do a video on that?

@aesprecast 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, really good information. What is the top of that table made of? Also, how big is it? I've never worked with a whole side before, and I would like to make a table large enough to handle it. Thanks again!

@braxtonward674 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Don! I just got into leather working and have a few friends asking about split reins and single ear headstalls. Would you suggest cutting those items from the belly?

@stimpymcwhisky8129 2 жыл бұрын

This is just the video i was looking for. So out of the butt and neck, would those pieces be good for holsters?

@lendersbagels01 3 жыл бұрын

Don thank you for this. I am new to selling my leather products and this video has certainly saved me a lot of waste and haste. Much appreciated!

@rockydls 5 жыл бұрын

any advice out there on how to refurbish a mechanical bull using cowhide? any advice is appreciated thank you in advance

@MountainFisher 5 жыл бұрын

I use double shoulders for making belts, would 9-10 oz sides be a better hide or buy? I haven't had an issue using shoulders except 72" is typically the longest length I can get out of it. I rarely get an order for a belt longer than that and can buy a longer strap for a decent price. I use Tandy's Oak Leaf shoulders because I can hand pick the shoulders as there is a local store in El Paso. I haven't found the quality of their Oak Leaf to be any less than Hermann Oak, but I can't hand pick them from Weaver or Springfield so I get what they pick for me and it sometimes isn't something I would have chosen whether it's Hermann Oak or not.

@mchristopher 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I’m new to leather working and I’m using a side of 10/12 oz veg tanned saddle skirting leather to make a sling chair seat and back. It is approximately 1/4” thick. Question: will skirting leather like this stretch very much? Is there anything I can do to it to minimize the stretch? Or can I somehow pre stretch it? I was planning to treat the flesh side and burnish the edges with a product called Tokonol. Not sure if that increases decreased or does nothing to effect the stretch? Thank you.

@williambalint5531 3 жыл бұрын

Are you using pieces of vinyl flooring for patterns? I lay floors and never thought about that before.

@rich6489 5 жыл бұрын

What do you use to actually cut super thick leather? Took me hours using a utility knife.

@lindomarrosa9260 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏

@earlelzy9975 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new to leather raft and looking for good deals on scraps for small to medium projects.

@earlelzy9975 2 жыл бұрын

How much does that or any side weigh? Are all hides or sides cut the same way? Is 20lb of leather scraps for $99 a good or better deal than a side?

@joelstephens705 4 жыл бұрын

And how do I get your patterns

@DylonDylonDylon 5 жыл бұрын

What is the size of that table sir?

@scotthardy4094 3 жыл бұрын

How long is your Rifle Sling?

@kelseyjames618 3 жыл бұрын

What area of the hide and weight would you use if you were to cut breast collar? I am going to be making my own breast collar . And before I forget, do you know of any place or business that that makes breast collar patterns because the pattern I have is for a one type pattern only. Any help you can provide will be valuable. Thank you so much for all you do for people like myself who are getting into the leather working world.

@joelstephens705 4 жыл бұрын

How do I price my work