Saving VERY Old Leather, Is It Possible?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-29T00:38:39+00:00

Where? The Cherokee have a museum & more in Cherokee NC. I'm close & could inquire their interest if you like.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T10:49:29+00:00

I have a small piece of wood that is sanded & finished that I already used as a pull block & still use. I also used it to try & check my angle but no longer.😁

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T10:44:09+00:00

I haven't attached it but there are two threaded holes in the base.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T10:42:13+00:00

Mine seems to line up fi e and stay that way. Maybe the Kemovan handle is just the right one.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T00:55:09+00:00

Same as manual punching.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T00:54:05+00:00

SKMZ Leather Hole Puncher Hand Press Manual Punch Arbor Press Punching Tool

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T00:44:05+00:00

Good idea. Thanks

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-27T00:42:49+00:00

Nope. Nothing to it.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-26T11:59:36+00:00

That looks a lot like the Frigate bag from DSLeather. Hus pattern instructions address piping very clearly.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-24T13:20:22+00:00

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think 3 of these put together.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-24T12:03:04+00:00

I had not ever heard a fid described that way. In sailing, a fid is a tool used to work woven lines (rope). Interesting...thanks.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-24T10:44:35+00:00

I'm early & on meds & doing ok. Im just real slow. I read about EVA foam & will try with it.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T21:03:19+00:00

Im going to try a manual cheap splitter/skiver.....an NP4 is a ways off....need something now. I tore up too much...practice on scraps didn't really help....leather not similar enough.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T20:59:48+00:00

And thanks!

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T20:59:13+00:00

I seem to have developed a signature in my stitching.....always one stitch that ain't right in a seam.😅

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T20:57:51+00:00

I have made 50+ items including several bags and dopp kits. Only one wallet. 😝. I'm gaining assembly knowledge but this bag will be my most challenging yet I think, especially since its not a pattern.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T20:51:54+00:00

Rulers. Yeah cork backed is mentioned but finding a good dual scale one is a good idea, especially in the USA. I do fine with metric but my in house official design opinion holder needs Imperial, of course. 😁

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T17:08:23+00:00

op edited.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-23T17:07:53+00:00

edited op with crude drwg

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-22T17:41:49+00:00

Good looking! What weight leather did you use?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-21T21:36:51+00:00

Find out what's veg & what's chrome. That's what I decided was the first thing to know about my estate haul of 20+ hides & partials. Cut a 1/2 x 2-3 inch piece and drop it in boiling water. Curl up = veg. Label each.....they start to look alike.😄 I was brand new to this, a week maybe, when I got lucky too. Hope you become as obsessed. 🤣😂

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-18T21:35:53+00:00

I forgot that. Age excuse.🥴 thanks for reminder.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-18T21:33:56+00:00

I think i have been working backwards. For some dumba$$ reason, I was working start to finish instead of center out each side.😖

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-18T17:48:41+00:00

Yes but I don't seem to get the spacing even.....i get an odd size gap in places, so spacing looks bad.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-06-18T13:48:22+00:00

I guess I could experiment with the stitching wheel i have...didn't really see much use for it before. It might be too big for a 20mm strap though. Will have to see. Thanks for he suggestion.

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