wow. dam sexy work! I'm jelous. - also nice photography.

G'day! It's been a while since Ive 'forumed here'. I know your post is a tad old, but may I chime in with 50c's? I used to use fancy jig etc. And a younger me would have said... go.. get one, lots of types already shown, they are great and use them. But... You'll find you develop Muscle memory as you practice. One tip - place ya finger,knucklle, part of ya hand, on the board as you sharpen and slide that along as you move the blade, use this as a reference. This way you'll keep the blade at a constant angle. I'll try and do a video, but if you look closley this is exactly what's done in the techniques of the blade video... you can also use this trick to sharpen swivel knives and even personalities (ok perhaps not the last one). AND Dont over think sharpening. I used to get all hung up on the 'perfect' edge. If it cuts; if it cuts cleanly, it's good enough, it WILL dull again, and you WILL get plenty of practice. These days if I can shave off a few hairs on the back of my wrist then I say... "that'll do pig... that'll do."

>> the video course I produced called Hot Foil Techniques provides I havent seent this. I'll go and watch before I ask further questions - Thanks for pointing me to the right place!😀

>>to avoid slipping with a warm creaser, cold crease the edge first to create a shallow groove Ahh... you even said this in one of your videos... I forgot. Thanks for the tip. >>By 'bubbles' do you refer snip Yes.. near the nose bridge - aniline leather. I'll look it up and get some. Thanks for the feedback - Now onward to some belts!

G'day - ozzie! ozzie! ozzie! Welcome to the group!

G'day, so I'm a fellow beginner. I have just started upgrading my tools. I have 2 awls. My favourite one is like this. Generally ya tools don't come sharp. It costs the manufacturer allot of time to get that razor edge we need. I reckon if you sharpen the blade it will turn into a 'new tool'. (Mine did). The difference between a cheep tool and an expensive one, the materials, how long they hold n edge for(amongst others). It has taken me 12 months to learn how to keep my various tools sharp. It was time worth spent.

Ahhh... of course, this explains why my trials all pealed! And it makes total sense, the edge paint will be kinda floating on top of the wax. Nice, thanks bunches for the feedback!

Great advice. Thanks for the feedback.... follow up project (another sunglasses case) in progress. Ty!

I really like your makers stamp... that's nice. Your edges are so crisp! - I'm jelous.😀

G'day, I get it... but don't get rid of ya old tools. I've found ya learn bucketloads if you try and modify them to make them 'better'. AND you can. but if space is an issue, most of the metals will recycle ok.

Yep, my first set of deicent irons was a 3mm. Then (by recommendation of this training local) I got a 3.85. It's a great combo. I'm finding the 3.85 the ones I tend to reach for more often... try doing a set of belts with a 3mm set. phew... I guess you learn how to stitch by the end. 3 and a 3.85 <- great combo.

I see what you did there... a turned edge with a nice lined backing. Your stitches are really nice. I'm also a beginner, so I dont know what to say... good work?! 😀

Oh... #3 appeals to me... but they are all great ideas. Thanks!

G'day peeps, So, I've shelled out some $$$ and have received my roller edge paint thingie... simply put its the 'ducks n^_s' it's got race bearings to pivot on, the nearing on the end to pick up the dye is sharp and well defined. And the finish is fantastic, my edge painting has never looked so good. Below is a picky of my 'quick letsgiveitago'.

I find im always reaching for my smaller mallet. I have the Barry King tiny one. It's got these little ridges on it to stop the tool slipping off when you strike it. This was my first 'upgrade'.

Wow, you love your skulls. Your work looks good. I hope I can get there.

What stitch marks are you trying to hide? Do you mean the stitch guide line you made before pricking the leather? Yes, exactly. I was thinking of wetting the leather before making my 'stitch line'... not sure. And why are you saying that you should never start a stitch run in the corner? what trouble or issue did it create for you? It didnt create trouble... I think it just looks stupid. I think it looks better if the 'end of stitch' is done on a edge side, I feel it's less noticable. 😀

That sounds like a good idea.

sold = + 1. That's a nice shop. I thought I knew all my local suppliers! - I was wrong.

So this is chrome taned leather... which is why the wax is not turning that pretty colour - cool. What I hear you telling me is "go on, practice those turned edges. and seam bindings" 😀 - ok I will!