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Post by LoreenShadowchaser on Nov 3, 2005 3:56:09 GMT -5
Yes, the brown Sharpie. The pouch modifier's best friend! ;D
I probably would have used a compass on a piece of paper to get an even curve and make a pattern, then transferred that onto the end of the flap. You can even use every day objects of the right width for something like that (like a glass or mug), if you don't have a compass. I once used a dinner plate for a project that needed a really big curved piece! lol
I think I'm glad that I'm not too skinny. I have plenty of room on my belt to carry everything I want: 3 pouches (2 wide ones and one tall), 1 set of food capsules, Covertec clip, and extra room for a carabiner if I want to carry my lightdagger, and a spot for a radio.
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Post by JB on Nov 3, 2005 13:58:15 GMT -5
I actually did use the curved edge of a cup as a guide for my cut. However, I didn't have time to make a cardboard pattern of the curve. I'll have to do that next time so that it's easier.
I didn't know about that brown sharpie trick, thanks.
Also is there some sort of technique to get nice rounded edges? I just used a box cutter and ran it at a 45 degree angle along the outer and inner edges of my cuts.
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Post by LoreenShadowchaser on Nov 3, 2005 14:46:28 GMT -5
Yes, there is a special tool called an edge beveler that is used to take off the sharp corners from the edge after you cut your leather.
It has a sharpened area in between the 2 "forks". You just put it against the edge of the leather at a 45 degree angle, push it along, and it cuts a thin strip of leather off the edge.
I bevel all my peices of leather before I put them together when I'm making pouched and things. It gives a more finished look to the pieces.
I think it's especially important when you are making belts. It helps keep the edges from rolling, and breaking down. A long time leather working friend taught me about that.
This is the tool: www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo.asp?number=807703&variation=&aitem=45&mitem=48
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Nov 3, 2005 14:56:24 GMT -5
Also it is good to seal the edges with Edge Kote . It keeps the edges from fraying.
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Post by Leda EmBorr on Nov 3, 2005 22:00:54 GMT -5
Edge beveler... nice, I'll have to pick one up. Up until now I've been using an exacto-knife.
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Post by LoreenShadowchaser on Nov 4, 2005 5:04:43 GMT -5
Oh man, I can't imagine trying to do it that way! With an X-acto knife! I'd be constantly cutting the heck out of myself!
If you get serious about doing a lot of leather work, there are start up costs when you buy the proper basic set of tools that you need.
Every time I start a new type of project that I haven't tackled yet before, I usually decide that I need another new tool or two.
That Edge Kote stuff sounds interesting.....
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Post by Mon-Jas Charan on Nov 4, 2005 15:01:20 GMT -5
That Edge Kote stuff sounds interesting..... My leather goods guy turned me on to it. It makes the edge very hard, as it absorbs in to the edge, or unfinished back. there is a special tool to run down the edge and makes it rounded, but I just use a edge beveler and rub it in with a T-Shirt rag. Makes a real clean professional finish on the edge, then I Wax whole piece with Leather Balm w/Atom Wax.
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Post by JB on Nov 4, 2005 16:28:23 GMT -5
O.O Ahh! More stuff to buy.
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Apr 6, 2006 0:10:40 GMT -5
i once made a pouch that was huge for a different reason, but its not that hard when you have the tools. now i was at a scout camp as staff so the tools were around.
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Post by JB on Jul 28, 2006 11:59:33 GMT -5
Yes, there is a special tool called an edge beveler that is used to take off the sharp corners from the edge after you cut your leather.
It has a sharpened area in between the 2 "forks". You just put it against the edge of the leather at a 45 degree angle, push it along, and it cuts a thin strip of leather off the edge.
I bevel all my peices of leather before I put them together when I'm making pouched and things. It gives a more finished look to the pieces.
I think it's especially important when you are making belts. It helps keep the edges from rolling, and breaking down. A long time leather working friend taught me about that.
This is the tool: www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo.asp?number=807703&variation=&aitem=45&mitem=48 Okay, I'm back on this project. Summer school is almost over! It looks like I can buy leather supplies/tools online a lot cheaper. -The leather I am using is about 2/16" thick, what size beveler should I use? I also plan on adding spring clips to my pouches that look like this: www.tandyleather.com/products.asp?number=1240-00-Do you think I should cut a small slit in the back of my pouches, insert the backing of the clip and secure the clip to the leather with a rivet? Thanks
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Post by JB on Aug 11, 2006 17:15:13 GMT -5
bump!
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Post by Ldi-Ovef Te_Azi on Aug 21, 2006 13:19:23 GMT -5
you could just rivet it from the outside, and then you dont have it poking into the insides of your pouch. asthetics shouldnt matter because the clip will be up against your belt
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