I agree than a bell skiver is an important tool for anyone serious about production in a leather workshop. People overthink this machine and even when it works for them it is still misunderstood. The relationship between the blade and the presser foot offset is critical and even with a sharpened blade poor results will occur when not right. After every bit of sharpening you need to move the blade back to the sweet spot, which is quite close to the vertical plane off the front face of the presser foot Agonizing over the burr can cause damage and unnecessary wear to the blade and the user. Keep your hands away as much as possible and grind only as much as needed. Getting totally rid of the sharpie mark removes way more material than needed, YMMV. The grinding wheel needs to be dressed often as this keeps the grinding face clean and fresh & sharp grit grinds better with less heat and almost no burr. Less material needs to be removed from the bell knife than expected to restore sharpness. I rarely need to use the honing rod as for most of my typical uses a light touch of the grinding wheel restores the bell knife back to sharpness. A blade with a slight burr cuts leather better than a smooth, no burr blade. Some materials require some finesse but for most upholstery and other chrome tans getting the blade to presser foot offset relationship right will go a long way to ensure good and consistent skives.
@jholden0Күн бұрын
One thing I couldn't get correct with mine was that after sharpening, you need to position the blade in a way that is slightly tilted down and away from the roller wheel. That way the roller has clearance to pull the leather through. I could not for the life of me figure out why I had to pull the leather through the blade with my hands.
@WillHodgesКүн бұрын
Sounds like you didn’t get the burr off from the inside and it was catching on the roller. Make sure it’s smooth on the inside (make sure the machine is OFF when touching the inside of the blade with your fingers)
@MdAsrafulIslam-k6l3 күн бұрын
very nice. But I see many problems in your channel. If you want, I can share with you.
@MdAsrafulIslam-k6l3 күн бұрын
nice video. But I see many problems in your channel. If you want, I can share with you.
@WillHodges2 күн бұрын
Sure why not
@MdAsrafulIslam-k6l2 күн бұрын
@@WillHodges I see many problems in your youtube channel. •Keywords. •video tag. •video score low. If you don't address these, your video won't go viral and the relatable videos you make aren't likely to make the top 10. Hope you solve your problem then youtube channel will get top rank and worldwide exposure.
@milcherworkshop595 күн бұрын
Бедолага прям 😂
@ObelixCMM6 күн бұрын
That soft unlined sneaker at 13:13 is made from Horween Dearborn leather, it's hard to find on retail market
@WillHodges6 күн бұрын
They’re really soft. My dad tried one on and loved how soft it was
@ObelixCMM6 күн бұрын
Crown Northampton make some good sneakers, Goral is only competition in England
@WillHodges6 күн бұрын
Yes they do!
@NagwaHammad-to1tz7 күн бұрын
❤
@albertoarnaizt.97469 күн бұрын
Hola y gracias por el consejo. Estoy encantado con mis nuevas tijeras los cortes son fáciles, comodos y precisos. Las recomiendo. Yo hasta ahora estaba usad6las tijeras de sastre que también están bien pero estas son mejor para cortes de pieles más duras o gruesas. 👏👏👏
@WillHodges7 күн бұрын
So glad i could help
@raquelmonita9 күн бұрын
Can you explain if the acetate plastic also sticks to the leather?
@WillHodges7 күн бұрын
I’m not sure what you mean
@crossingswordsbeforethedaw230710 күн бұрын
IT'S A BIT PUFFY , BUT I HAVE'NT. ANY IDEA AS TO WHAT THE BLOODY THING IS. CHEERS
@WillHodges10 күн бұрын
It’s a magnet set in foam.
@crossingswordsbeforethedaw230710 күн бұрын
PUT A MAGNIFYING GLASS (-JUST THE GLASS PART- ) IN A PIECE OF LEATHER LIKE YOU'VE DONE WITH THE MAGNET , EXCEPT MAKE THE. THE AREA AROUND IT- IN A HANDHELD -KIND OF SHAPE-(SMALL NOT THE IMMENSE SQUARE YOU HAVE THERE -( OBVIOUSLY. A COMPLETLY DIFFERENT PROJECT) -SO YOU CAN WEAR IT AROUND YOUR NECK FOR LOOK'IN AT SMALL PRINT. AT THE MARKET. JUST AN IDEA. CHEERIO
@dmitriypismenyuk731011 күн бұрын
Hi nice video. What kind of edge paint do you use ? Thank you for your time
@WillHodges11 күн бұрын
Hi, I use Uniters
@dmitriypismenyuk731010 күн бұрын
@@WillHodges thank you very much I'll try to get it. Salute
@patticampbellhardy405912 күн бұрын
Would be helpful if your hand was not in the way of what you are doing!
@edwardbella387113 күн бұрын
very nice.
@doolallychappy14 күн бұрын
Very nice Will, keep showing your work. It'll inspire others.
@KateMondor14 күн бұрын
❤
@jcportillo946715 күн бұрын
What's the type of glue ur using? The name of it n is it good does it hold good
@rizkiaditia761115 күн бұрын
Ecostick 1816b
@WillHodges15 күн бұрын
It’s not actually. It’s a new one I’ve found that I love called ecosar 116 ADNG
@jafaromran840015 күн бұрын
Do you sell these? Wallets
@WillHodges15 күн бұрын
I do, send me a message on instagram. My details are in the description
@MikeRutch15 күн бұрын
Once again Will….the devils in the detail..👍👍👍👍👍
@WillHodges15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@media1newsriverside16 күн бұрын
Nice work
@WillHodges15 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@edwardbella387116 күн бұрын
Lizard leather looks good. I have never used the leather from a lizard. Good stuff.
@alainbriot17 күн бұрын
Did you try Kai scissors? They're something else! I have not tried them on Peau de Chagrin (Stingray) but on leather they cut like butter.
@greeneyedcatwink17 күн бұрын
Stunning color blue! Nice combination with the gray.
@crossingswordsbeforethedaw230718 күн бұрын
IS THAT A THIERS ISSARD SABATIER LEATHER KNIFE? IF SO HOW DO YOU LIKE IT.?
@dianahenderson18 күн бұрын
Love this project! your boy is very cooperative....cannot imagine our wee house panther allowing us to paw print her! Well Done
@annamcauley325318 күн бұрын
I'm interested to know where you got those hammers
@alexspirin737419 күн бұрын
Шедевр,Супер,такому ремню я был бы рад!!!!!
@jfhojem20 күн бұрын
I dont know anything about cutting stingray, but generally it is for som reason easyer to cut leather form the grain side than from the flesh side (if you cut with a knife). This is why leather protective gear, that is supposesed to provide cut resistance like gloves and shoes, often have the flesh side turned out. Great trick with the medical sheers anyway.
@greeneyedcatwink20 күн бұрын
Great idea! Being petite this will help when I need more strength to cut some leathers. Thanks! Lots of options on Amazon, btw.
@WillHodges20 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rashikumari999820 күн бұрын
Great video dude
@OpusX2010X20 күн бұрын
Great video as always. Yes, Shark skin is no joke. I believe it was used as sandpaper prior to the development of the modern methods. Keep up the good work! Cheers!
@anthonylarson791921 күн бұрын
electricians snips.....$15.00...they will cut any hide easily
@WillHodges20 күн бұрын
Great idea too
@jholden021 күн бұрын
I have 4 of those ibex knives. They are fantastic. I also have 5 or 6 more custom leather knives. They are absolute game changers.
@WillHodges21 күн бұрын
I love my Ibex knives, i have 3 now and theyre all amazing. cant recommend Ibex enough! who made your 5-6 custom knives?
@jholden020 күн бұрын
@@WillHodges I found a few redditors in the bladesmith subreddit. My first was a Japanese chisel style knife made from aeb-l steel that was cryogenically tempered is my favorite. It stays sharp longest of all of my blades. I also had another bladesmith from that sub make a set of m4 steel. Great knives but very hard to sharpen. The ibex are a good compromise. Easy to maintain but very sharp and durable.
@jholden020 күн бұрын
@@WillHodges I recently acquired a forge and started making awl blades. I was buying different blades from Barnsley and sons in the UK. I have gone from leather goods like bags etc to making footwear. Awl blades(good ones) are hard to find in America. But that venture has led into knives and I've made a few so far that have turned out decent. Anyway, keep up the good work with the videos. They are great.
@TheChaz9621 күн бұрын
Neat trick will! Loving the vids.
@WillHodges21 күн бұрын
Glad you like them!
@crossingswordsbeforethedaw230721 күн бұрын
STINGRAY IS A PART OF THE SHARK FAMILY. I MAKE KNIVES AND SHEATHS, AND HAVE USED STINGRAY SKIN , IN SWORD HANDLES. SHAGREEN IS SHARK SKIN USED IN SABRE HANDLES. I HAVE USED TIN SNIPS TO CUT IT. I HAVE EVEN "READ" THAT IN OLD TIMES STINGRAY SKIN WAS USED AS A TYPE OF SAND PAPER. ONLY AN IDIOT WOULD USE IT FOR THAT THESE DAYS. GOD:) BLESS
@iamsalama21 күн бұрын
This video made me so emotional! I love my cat, and I love his little paws! This is such a good idea, so creative! Thanks for sharing ❤
@greeneyedcatwink22 күн бұрын
Now this is how to create art in leatherwork! Excited to try this now. Thanks Will!
@frejwestelius622323 күн бұрын
This is so sweet. Going to have to do this with my cat and dog's paws, thank you so much for this sweet little idea.
@jayplays56825 күн бұрын
Great video! I was wondering, what is the heating tool you are using here? Is it possible to do this edge process if I do not have one of those tools (and if so, how would you recommend I change the process)?
@keepitbib26 күн бұрын
hey Will, great job but why did you stamp it twice? Trim
@robertjerome188928 күн бұрын
Doesn't give any dimension!!!!
@sailinghaldis28 күн бұрын
What brand of edge creaser did you get??
@WillHodges28 күн бұрын
Regad
@greeneyedcatwink28 күн бұрын
What a cool treasured piece! Love seeing it come to life as you went along, which was surprising what you created. Love it!
@Brandyp201028 күн бұрын
That tool is not on your site
@WillHodges27 күн бұрын
I don’t sell tools currently
@leesalee598728 күн бұрын
Adorable. This is the essence of being a maker. Creating something completely bespoke and personal.
@edwardbella387129 күн бұрын
Good stuff. Very nice.
@Equus00429 күн бұрын
Very clever and well done Will. Cheers from Connecticut!
@BarretKruse29 күн бұрын
Never would have imagined...thanks!
@HughWheelerDrums29 күн бұрын
Do you think you'll perform ura-dashi on this knife to improve hardness of the edge? Or do you find it effective as is?!
@jacks.7373Ай бұрын
That is going to take absolutely forever. Looks fantastic though