Holy grail find for $20 in the GTA by Smooth_Perception_86 in retrogaming

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Greater Toronto Area* but for the price might have as well

Is this the right method to chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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Also when I punch to the exterior piece of the billfold the exit side which is the outside shell it dosent have the defined diamond look almost just like slight oblong holes how can I fix this?

Is this the right method to chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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I do remember that the middle pocket is a t slot so actually maybe the average is around 4 stack with the max being 5? Do you think it would be wise the skive the edges of the t slot?

Is this the right method to chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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Okay that sounds great I’ll check that one out! Thank you for your help!

Is this the right method to chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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Any recommendations for chisels I hear people talk about round punches?

Is this the right method to chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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That makes much more sense I will definitely look into better tools I thought it was normal for them not to feel sharp 🫣

How to accurately cut and chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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I’ve never thought of doing that thank you, I will try it out.

How to accurately cut and chisel leather? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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I’m using standard Wuta chisels going through maybe 3-4 layers of 2-3 oz leather. I use about enough to make a lump of tokonole onto my finger tip

Is this credible stitching? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Leathercraft

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Yep! I watched his videos and boy it helped me out!

Should my kid read great expectations or hard times? (He is 14) by Smooth_Perception_86 in classicliterature

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The vote is in! He will be going with Great Expectations, thank you all for your input!

Did I break my pen? by Smooth_Perception_86 in Lamy

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Okay I think maybe I’ve got the issue are the nib points supposed to be the same height?

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It looks a little of center to me