The Leather Element: The Best Cuts of Leather

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Күн бұрын

If you're new to leathercraft, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of leathers available to you. Well, a great place to start is understanding the different cuts of leather and what they're best used for. In this video, Chuck goes over a few of his favorite cuts and weights and gives tips to keep in mind when purchasing your next hide.
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@christopherblevins1968 Жыл бұрын

I usually prefer your project videos, but I think this one HAS to be the most informative one yet. Thanks for the tips!

@user-gl3ro3qg6k 5 ай бұрын

Been a leather worker for over thirty years but still learn from Chuck's Videos.

@christinahillliard7021 Жыл бұрын

We are starting to add laser cutting and engraving to our leather project. I would love to see videos on applications of using a laser with leather. From project ideas, pitfalls, best practices, of there are any differences/challenges when dying and antiquing, best sizes and types of leather for different projects if different then from making traditional leather projects. I would love a video on hand sewing for beginners. Different stitch types, when to use which type on what, best practices, pitfalls, equipment/product suggestions. Especially if using a laser to precut the stitch holes-what size should those hole be?

@davidshorb7453 Жыл бұрын

Quality leather can be detrimental to one's progress. Especially if your learning to tool, stamp and carve. When I started some 20ish yrs ago there weren't many places to go for leather and used leather that was inconsistent density within a hide. and not knowing or understanding the difference it added a lot of frustration. I still may not be a master at tooling (really nowhere close lol) but my progress is 100 fold when using Quality leather that is consistent in throughout 😊

@4apples 9 ай бұрын

If making belts or tack, remember leather stretches more in one direction. So if your are using a double shoulder, dont cut the leather horisontal. Its stretches so much. Cut it down the middle.

@BillyBlaze7 Жыл бұрын

honestly I've been happy with every piece of veg tan leather ive bought from weaver. Wish i could justify some weaver select or herman oak but im not there yet, since im not "really" running a business

@lannylancaster62 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Chuck. Always good information and an enthusiastic presentation.

@Vanndam41 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Chuck. That’s some great information. I wish I would have had this video 2-3 years ago, but now I know 😂😂😊

@jackblack8252 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this vlog. I now have some good insider knowledge & can now be more informed & economical about my purchases. Thanks Chuck.

@paulagomez2260 2 күн бұрын

también vende a México

@Bowmechanic65 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, very informative for us newbies. Thank you !

@hassanabdi2960 Жыл бұрын

Very informative & entertaining!

@pauljuhl7937 Жыл бұрын

Weaver select is great leather. Use it all the time.

@hassanabdi2960 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@williammrdeza9445 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chuck. This was very useful information. Love the suggestion about the v cut double shoulder. I'll have to pay attention to that the next time I am ordering some leather.

@fernandozuluaga7395 Жыл бұрын

Gracias 👍

@chainreaction8977 2 ай бұрын

Perfect timing, also, stop spying on me...

@WeaverLeatherSupply 2 ай бұрын

Ha! Glad the video was helpful!

@mikemcknight2936 Жыл бұрын

Why is the v cut double shoulder not what you would choose for stamping or carving?

@jennieborn2541 3 ай бұрын

I wondered that too

@willardjames2685 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video!

@MASI_forging Жыл бұрын

Nice video. 😊😊

@kraggi65 Жыл бұрын

How would you stretch leather lace?

@2rueblue Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if I can get this leather in these cuts over here in the UK? As usual, thank you for the education and all the best from Scotland.

@bigbossimmotal Жыл бұрын

Good morning Leather heads!

@user-is3yu5gc6b Жыл бұрын

How do you decide the best tooling ideas when making belts? What's your methodology?

@krishoogstraat6866 Жыл бұрын

Are you better off to buy a double shoulder, full hide or belt blanks to make belts ? For a beginner and to sell . I have been getting asked if I make belts to sell. I don’t know if here to start. I currently make a lot of hatchet sheaths and a few knife sheaths.

@WeaverLeatherSupply Жыл бұрын

Hi Kris, If cutting the blanks yourself isn't an issue, then we would suggest either a finished double shoulder or our Water Buffalo Single Bends. These are both great quality but smaller than a side so it won't be as expensive right off the bat.

@krishoogstraat6866 Жыл бұрын

@@WeaverLeatherSupply all the leather I have bought from you guys is awesome quality! I bought a belly that I’m still working with. I make a lot hatchet sheaths. A few knife sheaths. But the veg tanned is a real joy to work with from you guys as well. Thank you for the reply !