Just starting out in leather as hubby gave it up and there is a ton and a half of the stuff left so not wanting to waste it or dump it I am going to try my hand at leather craft again: have made a few things so far and can do saddle stitch with two needles. Watched several of your videos so far and will keep watching for your no nonsense approach and love the accent too. I am probably not far from you. Have subscribed too.
Great videos! More people are coming into leather because of people like you who are sharing their knowledge and talent. Keep up the random self banter and useful information!
Greetings from India, Indeed, superb ideas, and how to get much out of scraps--- wealth out of "waste". A wonderful learning experience especially the use of the tool to get the strands for the 4- strand braid and the technic of the braiding. Lastly not to forget the key fob and of course the tasselated book page marker. Birlliant demonstration for me as a hobbist. Thank You.
Thanks for sharing! Great video, don't worry about it being a bit raw, people watch it for your skills and I also appreciate listening to some Scottish ;)
You have awesome talent and a soft mesmirizing voice. Your so easy to listen to and your ideas are the best way I gave ever seen for actually not throwing away the little bits and pieces that are left over.would love to meet you and work with you doing leather. Shucks, I'd even go get your round punch for you...lol
I've worn out 5 lacemakers because I enjoy braiding for straps, etc. I make my center holes the same way, also. I also enjoy your approach and broughue. Keep on keepin' on!
Thank you for sharing these! I'm an American, but from the south as well. So, when I talk, I have that country twang. I have to watch your hands more so than listen, but I got it!
I have taught in South Carolina They do have a twang their. I am glad I don't have an accent. I have noticed lots of countries I have been to have one. I am glad you enjoyed the video
You can make lacers pretty easily. Screws, washers a bit of hardwood and a razor blade. Can also make a nice wee edge beveler and skiver with same materials.
I have a difficult time getting the lace cutter started. That part was just off camera. It is good to know that it is possible to make it work. Thanks for your great videos!
Hi John I need to buy a big screen one day . So I can see what I am recording. It is not easy looking at a camera screen. I used this tool on my how to make a notebook cover video. It is in part three . This is a link to it. I think you get to see it a bit better in this video. th-cam.com/video/AgQZOaU7_Vs/w-d-xo.html
blkcat1254 it really depends on the split and the suede. If it’s thin then it tears if about 1.8mm. Sometimes it’s ok. As a English style saddle maker most leathers I use are 1.8 and thicker
The saddlery trade throw away large pieces of leather often. They don't tend to sell them because people want to spend 20 minutes picking through the bits. That twenty minutes is time that could be spent making more money making the saddle.
To overcome that issue just put all the bits of leather in one bag and all the other rubbish in another bag and just sell the bag as is, if it's cheap enough people won't care, let's say you had a bag of scraps that obviously had various sizes in it just put it up for £7.50 if you wanted to you could simply have two bags one with large bits the other with small bits large bits £10 for a bag full small bits £7.50 for a bag, that's a potential £17.50 just on two bags of what you would have thrown away for nothing or had to pay someone to take away. Beer money for little work, crafts use the small bits all the time, the larger bits people often do as you did and make lace and other stuff. Oh and you wouldn't need to measure each piece just eye ball it and throw it in the bag it's trash right, wrong it's potentially cash your throwing away, just don't get greedy like some of companies do and start charging ridiculous money for what would otherwise be rubbish.
You will never get the trade to do this.. It would not be worth the time to list it for sale. I never have much these days. I only make now and then for fun. My days of making 5 or 6 saddles a week are over.
Well it's a shame cos the more people get into leather craft as a hobby the more business is generated for the tool makers the leather producers and so on. The waste leather that is being thrown away could potentially provide someone with enough to make a small living from, if they are creative enough. and even if they don't make a living from it they will have fun learning to make stuff so it is a shame. Anyway keep up the good videos.
Others may, can be difficult to find them. I know both of the UK Tandy store have in-store specials regulary so it's always worth giving them a call, great for odd ball bits.
UK Saddlery that is HILARIOUS! I thought I was the only one missing them now for 16 years. I met some Glaswegians when living in Edinburgh and couldn’t understand them for the life of me. They were very nice especially when I asked them to slow down so that I could understand them. FYI, especially my husband, we are Rangers fans.
True Scott I could make something as a lace cutter but it only costs 5.99 to buy. As I have not made it before it could take a hour So would not be worth doing Only worth doing for experience and a bit of fun
David perrie you have to buy on the net. Or drive to England. There are little craft shops here however they are not specialists What items are you making?
I am trying to find a program that lets me plug the cam into a bigger screen. I cant see the little screen on the cam when I am working with the leather
I’m a saddle maker. Not a photographer. I do try my best to pass on some of the things I know. I do this to help others when I get. Spare time. I had the choice. Do what I can to help. Or not help at all. I chose the latter.
i have to agree with you.. I am a saddle maker and not a camera man I find it very hard to do camera work. In a lot of my videos you can hear me complaining about the tiny screen.. I can only hope that some people get some benefit out of the videos I do
D'Ann Sherstone someone told me you can plug a cam into a telly and that would give me a bigger screen to look at when doing a video. I will look into buying a spare tv.
I just started off with leather craft. Love your ideas. Thank you!
You will have years of fun with leatherwork. There is so many things you can make
Just starting out in leather as hubby gave it up and there is a ton and a half of the stuff left so not wanting to waste it or dump it I am going to try my hand at leather craft again: have made a few things so far and can do saddle stitch with two needles. Watched several of your videos so far and will keep watching for your no nonsense approach and love the accent too. I am probably not far from you. Have subscribed too.
Great videos! More people are coming into leather because of people like you who are sharing their knowledge and talent. Keep up the random self banter and useful information!
Greetings from India,
Indeed, superb ideas, and how to get much out of scraps--- wealth out of "waste". A wonderful learning experience especially the use of the tool to get the strands for the 4- strand braid and the technic of the braiding. Lastly not to forget the key fob and of course the tasselated book page marker.
Birlliant demonstration for me as a hobbist. Thank You.
ANANTHARAM B A you have a great leather industry in Kanpur I teach there often
Thanks for sharing! Great video, don't worry about it being a bit raw, people watch it for your skills and I also appreciate listening to some Scottish ;)
Hi, I have watched all your videos , very instructional . I love your no nonsense approach. Thank you.
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You have awesome talent and a soft mesmirizing voice. Your so easy to listen to and your ideas are the best way I gave ever seen for actually not throwing away the little bits and pieces that are left over.would love to meet you and work with you doing leather. Shucks, I'd even go get your round punch for you...lol
Deby Zimmerman thanks
I've worn out 5 lacemakers because I enjoy braiding for straps, etc. I make my center holes the same way, also. I also enjoy your approach and broughue. Keep on keepin' on!
Back in the 70's, we used to buy bags of scrap leather for various craft and even patches on jeans.
you can still buy scraps on ebay. In te saddle trade We bin lots of scraps. It is not worth the trouble to sell them
Thank you for sharing your ideas and skill! -Brenda
Nice ideas thanks. I would have finished off the three strip plait by drawing it over the table edge.It really evens out the pattern.
Thank you for sharing these! I'm an American, but from the south as well. So, when I talk, I have that country twang. I have to watch your hands more so than listen, but I got it!
I have taught in South Carolina They do have a twang their. I am glad I don't have an accent. I have noticed lots of countries I have been to have one. I am glad you enjoyed the video
you could make catapult pouches with all the bits and pieces . or shirt pocket protectors or finger tabs- used in archery.
some good ideas for people to make there
nice one fella! great instruction, no messing about!
I loved this video - great use of scraps.
The tool at the start is from Tandy Leather. It is called a craft tool lace maker. It is on sale at the moment for £5.99 on their website
You can make lacers pretty easily. Screws, washers a bit of hardwood and a razor blade. Can also make a nice wee edge beveler and skiver with same materials.
I have a difficult time getting the lace cutter started. That part was just off camera. It is good to know that it is possible to make it work. Thanks for your great videos!
Hi John I need to buy a big screen one day . So I can see what I am recording. It is not easy looking at a camera screen. I used this tool on my how to make a notebook cover video. It is in part three . This is a link to it. I think you get to see it a bit better in this video. th-cam.com/video/AgQZOaU7_Vs/w-d-xo.html
UK Saddlery Thank you, sir. You are a master.
I love that little tool so handy
Hello; enjoyed your video. Your accent is fine and your english also....
Colour me IMPRESSED!!! now waiting on ebay thong cutter, £3.84. thank you
i am glad it helped
I too work with leather and the one thing I learned is that the lace maker and split or suede leathers don't work too well with it.
blkcat1254 it really depends on the split and the suede. If it’s thin then it tears if about 1.8mm. Sometimes it’s ok. As a English style saddle maker most leathers I use are 1.8 and thicker
I love it!
Has anybody told you that you sound like Alex Norton the actor.
We are both from Glasgow
New sub here,I like listening to you thinking aloud.good job.
I try not to think . It hurts my head
Thanks cheers
What’s the name of the tool you use to make the lace? Where do I buy one???
M quez hi it is called a lace cutter. You can find them on eBay. Or tandy sell them
@@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesukCheers for that- I was a bit stumped too!
Donate the leather to thrift store. People will buy it.
Someone that’s peeled a lot of potatoes thought of that tool
I have been looking for something to make laces with. Please what thickness of leather do you use for this project?
Kashies baby this is 2.2mm thick my leather is normally 1.8mm to 2.2mm
What is that cutter called? And where can I get it?
It’s called a lace maker. You can buy on eBay for about 6 pounds
@@UKSaddlerytrainingcoursesuk thank you for reverting 🙏🤲
What the name of the this tool ... great ideas keep do things more .
Thanks
Mohamedumar Mohamedfarook hi. It’s called a lace cutter.
You could probably get a few pints for those scraps rather than throwing them away.
The saddlery trade throw away large pieces of leather often. They don't tend to sell them because people want to spend 20 minutes picking through the bits. That twenty minutes is time that could be spent making more money making the saddle.
To overcome that issue just put all the bits of leather in one bag and all the other rubbish in another bag and just sell the bag as is, if it's cheap enough people won't care, let's say you had a bag of scraps that obviously had various sizes in it just put it up for £7.50 if you wanted to you could simply have two bags one with large bits the other with small bits large bits £10 for a bag full small bits £7.50 for a bag, that's a potential £17.50 just on two bags of what you would have thrown away for nothing or had to pay someone to take away.
Beer money for little work, crafts use the small bits all the time, the larger bits people often do as you did and make lace and other stuff.
Oh and you wouldn't need to measure each piece just eye ball it and throw it in the bag it's trash right, wrong it's potentially cash your throwing away, just don't get greedy like some of companies do and start charging ridiculous money for what would otherwise be rubbish.
You will never get the trade to do this.. It would not be worth the time to list it for sale. I never have much these days. I only make now and then for fun. My days of making 5 or 6 saddles a week are over.
Well it's a shame cos the more people get into leather craft as a hobby the more business is generated for the tool makers the leather producers and so on.
The waste leather that is being thrown away could potentially provide someone with enough to make a small living from, if they are creative enough.
and even if they don't make a living from it they will have fun learning to make stuff so it is a shame.
Anyway keep up the good videos.
Others may, can be difficult to find them. I know both of the UK Tandy store have in-store specials regulary so it's always worth giving them a call, great for odd ball bits.
What happens when you wet it after?
The leather will dry naturally
whats the tool called for cutting the strips please ? what do i search for ?
What part of Scotland 🏴 are you from?
I am in east ayrshire
My husband is from Edinburgh. I lived there for a year and a half. LOVED IT!!! Miss the pineapple fritters from the Chinese take away. LOLOLOL!
@@1TheAmarok1 I am from Glasgow . I live in East Ayrshire now. It has to be at least 30 years since I had a pineapple fritter
UK Saddlery that is HILARIOUS! I thought I was the only one missing them now for 16 years. I met some Glaswegians when living in Edinburgh and couldn’t understand them for the life of me. They were very nice especially when I asked them to slow down so that I could understand them. FYI, especially my husband, we are Rangers fans.
Thanks for the video on leather. I recently started working with leather using it in my work.
I have a lace maker exactly like yours. I hate it, broke both blades made lace 3 times
wow I have had mine for years and never had a problem with it, You might have been unlucky and got a faulty one
UK Saddlery nah when I first looked at it I said ,this looks like junk. Think I jinxed it
BlackPowder Bill lol............their are better ones on the market...I have this one because it was a gift
True Scott I could make something as a lace cutter but it only costs 5.99 to buy. As I have not made it before it could take a hour So would not be worth doing Only worth doing for experience and a bit of fun
It is called a leather lace maker , You get them on ebay for about £3.50
It's the fulfillment of hand crafting. Something to teach the younger set. Things you buy cheap never last long
Where are you based
David perrie I have a building in Dunoon. But leaving there. We are in the middle of building our new place near new Cumnock Scotland
I've just started with leather for fun but found there isn't much in Scotland in the way of stores etc.
David perrie you have to buy on the net. Or drive to England. There are little craft shops here however they are not specialists
What items are you making?
جيد
wear in south africa can i buy lether and lether tools
Sorry I don't know. I am in Scotland Try some facebook leather groups
would have loved to really see what you've done, out of camera fingers in way lits if thingd would be undestandible if so....
I am trying to find a program that lets me plug the cam into a bigger screen. I cant see the little screen on the cam when I am working with the leather
Please watch if you are in the view of camera. almost got anxiety attack watching u off camera.
ashley mistletoe it’s not easy to do. My screen is only a few inches. If someone wants to send me a better set up. It will be appreciated.
Need sub titles.
We don’t in Scotland
terrible camera work zooms in then holds hands outside the range we can see.
I’m a saddle maker. Not a photographer. I do try my best to pass on some of the things I know. I do this to help others when I get. Spare time. I had the choice. Do what I can to help. Or not help at all. I chose the latter.
Where would I get the throw away pieces?
Try a saddle maker
Thank you
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stopped watching at 14:13 - very frustrating - critical finishing totally out of camera
i have to agree with you.. I am a saddle maker and not a camera man I find it very hard to do camera work. In a lot of my videos you can hear me complaining about the tiny screen.. I can only hope that some people get some benefit out of the videos I do
I understand! But would have loved to see the finishing.
D'Ann Sherstone someone told me you can plug a cam into a telly and that would give me a bigger screen to look at when doing a video. I will look into buying a spare tv.
I am subscribing!