The Leather Element: Simple Mistakes to Avoid in Leathercraft

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4 жыл бұрын

In this week's The Leather Element, Chuck goes over some simple mistakes to avoid while working with leather. From stitching tricks to punching surfaces, Chuck covers quite a few scenarios. We hope these tips and tricks are helpful to you in your leathercraft journey!
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@tommytitmouse 4 жыл бұрын

As a newcomer to leatherwork I find this mans helpful advice invaluable and without people such as Chuck to advise us we are incompetent at this art,so please Chuck ,please keep teaching us the correct procedures .

@SecularStrategy 4 жыл бұрын

Love these videos, but you guys need to invest in that second camera for the closeup shots.

@CatRacer1a2a 3 жыл бұрын

This, this, this, this!!!

@hangtenboy 3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@TexanRayne 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@jameshoward8609 Ай бұрын

and talk a little slower

@Stolichnaya90 4 жыл бұрын

I pressed play and I looked away to grab a snack while still listening... and for a moment I wasn't sure if I was watching Weaver Leathercraft or America's Most Wanted with John Walsh lol. Great content, thank you for the wisdom!

@asmith7876 4 жыл бұрын

The embodiment of what all KZfaq videos should be: clear, concise, informative, no BS, straight to it and wow crammed full of 100% immediately useful and relevant information. Outstanding presentation! I won't show you any of my projects over the decades, but I've made hat bands and belts and wallets and holsters and knife sheaths and purses...all functional but they won't win any blue ribbons. Can't wait to see what other videos you have!

@omearacian 4 жыл бұрын

First time I burnished an edge I over pressed and rolled the edge a bit. Luckily it was for a 1,1/4 inch tooled strap bracelet and the effect of a rolled edge beside a deep groove line actually added a really nice 3d bordering effect around the tooling. Sometime mistakes are lessons, sometimes they're a great addition!

@advhawk6455 2 жыл бұрын

I learned leather-crafting from my mother and have been doing it for years. Weaver makes excellent tools, but more than that, Chuck your videos are always such a pleasure to watch. Thanks for all you do.

@josephjoe9088 4 жыл бұрын

As usual right on point with your tips and knowledge. Thank you very much. I"m really learning a lot. Could you please, please, please do a tour of your shop and show us your setup. Pleeeeeeeaaaseeeee

@clark57225 4 жыл бұрын

You are really in your element! Your energy and knowledge are inspiring. Thank you.

@j.maxwaddell2557 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips for us newbies. Keep up the wonderful teaching moments.

@jaredlanny03 4 жыл бұрын

Love these kinds of videos. I was a moderately skilled leather worker 20 years ago, and I'm returning to it now.... much of it is like riding a bike, but there's just as much (or more) of these basic skills which are totally lost on me. I never did figure out edge slicking, even way back when.... and it's still a little bit of magic for me now, so I'm looking forward to trying out your tips from this video.

@HillCountryCodger 4 жыл бұрын

Really good advice for a beginner, much appreciated Chuck!

@oldschooljack3479 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck. Keep em coming please!

@rezamehrani3122 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I enjoy watching your tutorial videos. Thank you. Very clean , fast & useful. This is a great opportunity to know you man. God Bless 🙏👍

@artfulcoyote 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Chuck

@ThomasLeonard454 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth watching. Your videos will help me take my past meager workmanship to new levels.

@jamesthe-doctor8981 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always, thanks Chuck! Man, I wish I’d known even half of what I’ve learned from The Leather Element back when I was first starting out.

@jamesthe-doctor8981 4 жыл бұрын

Kevin Noll exactly, and the previous guy at my local national chain store (I don’t want to mention names, but it’s initials are “Tandy Leather”😂) would just sell me what I needed in order to do what I wanted to accomplish, but refused to tell me how to use it. As far as I could figure, he wanted me to attend their weekend “classes” so I’d have to buy more materials, just to learn a technique. That would have taken me decades, and I’m no spring chicken. KZfaq in general, and Chuck with these Leather Element videos in particular have helped speed up my learning curve immeasurably.

@oilfortheworld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and have a nice week.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you as well!

@0num4 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips, Chuck. I'd like to begin leather crafting, and I'm experienced enough to learn from the mistakes of others when I take on new tasks or hobbies.

@ginnysimpson5232 4 жыл бұрын

For a newbie this is gold. Thanks.

@jacynthetofcrazycreations4869 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very informative. I appreciate no fluff.

@SewingLara 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, it's always helpful!

@gibbyswife9218 4 жыл бұрын

I Love your Channel and especially your subscribers! 👉I would like to Sincerely Thank You All who helped me out with all of your wonderful suggestions!👍👍👍

@sarshaparis284 4 жыл бұрын

Your video's have helped me out so much! thank you for making them :)

@randybradley6213 4 жыл бұрын

Great information/ refresher! Thanks Chuck keep on doing these please

@Verichmond 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful tips! This'll help a lot as I'm endeavoring in my leather work.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@joshicus_saint_anger Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can't wait to get started

@paulrooster2108 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome how you get straight to the point with no side stories about kittens or Other unusable stop , Thank You

@SilverGoth 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you so much!

@AliAhmed-oe3mz 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all Notes and warnings

@dannyd174 4 жыл бұрын

Done all of these but the beveled into the hand, hopefully this keeps me from doing it. Thanks for the tips and the video!

@joafrikaans59 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, I really like your videos Chuck, a trick I picked up with removing stubborn screws is with a side cutter, just replace the screw afterwards

@user-zm1ho5ko6s 3 ай бұрын

You gotta love this guy! ❤️🙋🏼‍♀️ thank you!

@ViaAvione 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you for sharing!

@minerblue9641 4 жыл бұрын

I hear you Chuck. I sure get into the thorn bushes when I get in a hurry. Patience is a virtue!

@timothyhayes9724 4 жыл бұрын

These were very helpful! Thank you!

@susane945 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !! Wonderful tips! 🙂🌸❤️

@xThatEquestrianx 4 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful! Touched on several mistakes ive been making, time to go make something with my new knowledge!

@charlescomly1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, over all the years in worked on leather, I have committed every sin you pointed out, lol! Looking forward to your next video.

@ricksflicks- 3 жыл бұрын

I like this guys energy.

@desmondehoppie4758 4 ай бұрын

Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

@andyshields5935 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video, did similar mistake with the beveled edge too wet, then slicked, and ended up mushrooming the edges. Yep, have to let them dry a bit. Thanks Chuck

@surfpunk08 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bit of practical advice from a knowledgeable teacher; great as always! Thanks Chuck!!!

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@TonyNeedsHobbies 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tips! Especially the second one, I found that out the hard way in my most recent project! Thanks you, it's a really valuable video.

@georgegonzalez-rivas3787 2 жыл бұрын

Useful video. Thanks!

@firebomb5510 4 жыл бұрын

Quick,concise,informative👍👍

@djebat88 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those tricks, Chuck. Truth be told, I've done those mistakes many times.

@gordonrussell7165 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Chuck. I have jumped my box cutter slightly and taken a small sliver off the side of my straight edge. Now I use a piece of quarter inch square steel bar as my straight edge. Works great.

@bradleywhite4902 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Chuck. Just spent more than I should of at your shop & eagerly waiting for it to arrive here in Australia. 👍

@busdrivermike13 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’ve looked at a lot of videos on KZfaq and your videos are some of the best, you do a great job explaining.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 4 жыл бұрын

Thank so much!

@edusszfx 8 күн бұрын

Love the safety tips!

@Pickernik Жыл бұрын

Great tips, thank you!!

@evepaludan7713 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these great tips!

@pauleysink9659 3 жыл бұрын

Again, a great informative video Chuck, I should have watched this first, I now recognise a few of my mistakes.

@rgeraldalexander4278 Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks!

@doodlej22 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thanks for another excellent video.

@mattiecreates 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time do help everyone, you are a great teacher ..i really appreciate you sharing your knowledge

@WeaverLeatherSupply 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, we appreciate the support and your comment!

@TomMcDonaldatYahooDotCom Ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck 👍

@scottscontracting 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this and your other vids!

@fancysirvr7054 Жыл бұрын

I cant stop watching this

@exgi76gmailcom 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much I really appreciate you putting out this wonderful video, I’m just getting started in leather work to make nice sheaths for my knives and this helped a lot !

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, glad it was helpful!

@pufek77 3 жыл бұрын

Tnx for advices...I'm new in this gorgeous world of leather :)

@rickybenavidez4982 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was the most concise video I've seen in a while and I learned a lot

@eddebrock Жыл бұрын

Oh how I love no nonsense of this! Just, here are common mistakes, don't do em'! Great video.

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chuck!

@jorgealvarado5815 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you

@betenoireindustries 3 жыл бұрын

fantastic roundup, thanks. i've had to learn a lot of these the hard way - wish i'd had this to watch first.

@t.curran8243 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again.

@mi5veezee 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for Knowledge!

@ff-ou4sb 2 жыл бұрын

He's got such a good on camera personality for this. Very helpful, cheers!

@grantlynch1666 4 жыл бұрын

i started leather work about a year ago i am 62 now and its my first ever hobbie.when i started i found your channel.i loved every since helps me heaps all your tips its great.keep them going.thanks grant from Australia

@WeaverLeatherSupply 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Grant and hello from the US! We're so glad the videos have been helpful!

@petemarron6677 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great content!

@jeffrichards5106 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! thanks.

@KowboyUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips!

@FredMcIntyre 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome work, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@shopnwoods9901 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips

@stoneblue1795 2 жыл бұрын

Chuck's a good guy. I'm guessing that coffee or mountain Dew is a big part of his day. The dude's got ENERGY!

@forever4462 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Good work

@offgriddreaming5403 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m just starting out, this is very helpful Thanks for sharing!

@twotone3070 3 жыл бұрын

Really impressed with the presentation, videography, editing and explanations, I got what you meant straight away and I don't do leather work.

@dougdavis8367 4 жыл бұрын

As always thank you

@VikingRaider 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff man,.... Thanks for improving my game Chuck!!

@jayyoung3478 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@runningriverbushcraft 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Tips 🇺🇸 as always 👌

@2kidsnosleep 4 жыл бұрын

This was a great video...huge help. Done most of these mistakes😉

@Hawk74 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I'm guilty of too many of those.

@kennethrutledge9222 3 жыл бұрын

ThankYou so much !! I learned so much!!!!

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad, thank you!

@ThaiRoosters2019 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir❤

@jamesmackay7284 2 жыл бұрын

You have made some great tutorials 👌

@Hackdaddy81 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just starting out and this series is great... guilty of smashing my edges in too much already.. now I knows what I’m doing wrong... thanks

@WeaverLeatherSupply 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Seth - glad the video was helpful!

@davesimler724 3 жыл бұрын

These were some great tips. I see what I was doing wrong all this time and yes I used a few bandaids. Thanks so much for all the tips. I definitely like your style of teaching. Keep it up.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so glad the videos are helpful!

@dgimpossibleman 3 жыл бұрын

Saw the title and knew I had to watch. Great video. The production and information were both top notch. Little things like remarking that the camera would not pick up a detail then describing it to us were very professional. These were all things I did not know. Thanks.

@WeaverLeatherSupply 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@robinmoore909 3 жыл бұрын

I did leather carving as a teen and at 60 I am getting back into leather working due to your videos. I was addicted to watching you create that beautiful holster and now am obsessed with the craft. Weaver didn't have several of the tools I wanted (67-6970, 67-6976, 67-6978, 67-6982); therefore I am on the Email notify list. I intend to eventually acquire all the tools needed for real leathercraft (to make a holster, boots and one day a saddle). Thank you very much for your well done, informative videos.

@maknifeandrods7701 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks it sometimes is needed to revisit things like this because you get into habit.

@yoheff988 3 жыл бұрын

Few tips: 1. t take out a rivet that had glue on it simply heat it up with a soldering iron. 2. Never use aluminum rulers, the chances of the blade jumping onto the ruler top and from there onto your finger is very high, use only stainless still rules. 3. Don't pay ridiculous money for leather dyes, I buy powdered pigment mix it with rubbing alcohol and get amazing dyes for a fraction of what you being charged at the store. Also I always rub the leather (after it's being dyed) with the cheapest Vaseline, it gives it an amazing look.