How to sharpen your stitch groove // Tool Time

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While a stitch groove on its own isn't the most essential leather craft item, keeping one sharp if you do have one is essential. In this video I will show you how to keep your stitch groove sharp so you get clean, consistent grooves time after time.
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@samlee2944 3 года назад

I think we would all like to see more of the dog in future videos please :)

@JHLeather 3 года назад

She seems to be very popular, so I have drafted her a contract ...... she's very expensive, there have been lots of treats added in the negotiation process. 🤣

@samlee2944 3 года назад

@@JHLeather Some things are worth every penny! What fantastic news :)

@bagramdave883 3 года назад

@@JHLeather Bribery DURING negotiations is illegal and immoral!! Num num nummmmm num. (Sure, fine, whatever, BACON!!)

@JHLeather 3 года назад

😂😂

@jhaals 2 года назад

That dog cut through my heart like butter!Nice short and well explained tutorial.

@Frozenwinter84 Год назад

So simple! I'm just starting out in this and trying to figure out how to polish the grover was driving me nuts. Like most things, I was way over thinking it. Going to give this a shot tonight.

@568843daw 5 месяцев назад

Epic! Very helpful. Your rock sister! Thank you.

@JHLeather 4 месяца назад

Thank you 👍

@merrymaker1031 3 года назад

love the woof hound

@wvideoyahoodk Год назад

Just bought one and wondered……..You gave me the answer 😊

@robertdelisle2412 3 года назад

Once again she does a great job explaining it. Ty.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thanks Robert 🙂

@2woofs784 Месяц назад

Love the pup and the video was very helpful

@duncanselvester1045 3 года назад

Thanks, Jo, I have learnt so much from you. Please keep posting!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@rf674 3 года назад

Wrote to say thank you, for the videos and some motivation to reignite my leather crafting!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

You can do it 🙂

@eddfitz2680 4 месяца назад

Very informative best video I have seen

@JHLeather 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Hawk74 3 года назад

This is a great idea! I've always purchased the replacement tips but I'm going to try this today. Thank you

@JHLeather 3 года назад

It's a handy method to help with the longevity of spares. I'm still on the original tip for mine 👍

@daveturnbull7221 3 года назад

Regarding the discussion about whether to use a stitch groover or not surely it is a question of what is best for your particular project. I tend to use very lightweight leather for bookbinding so it is not something I use very often (I also very rarely use a swivel knife for the same reason). If I'm using a medium weight leather and the stitched area is not going to be subject to a lot of stress (ie flexing or pulling) then a stitch groover is certainly something that I would use if I wanted to try and avoid any raised stitching. I don't claim to be a leatherwork expert and there is still a vast amount I want and need to learn but I enjoy it.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

It does depend on what you are making as to if you need one, I do not generally use one for sunken stitches unless I am stitching an entire belt where the buckle would rub on the stitches but, more to use in conjunction with my French Shave to help reduce the thickness of the edges of leather on bag gussets for example.

@carlcordova2332 3 года назад

So adorable!

@kensmapleleafretirement 3 года назад

Just like that, hey... I have been trying to figure this out for a few days. Thanks for the quick and easy sharpening trick. Be well...

@MuseLeathercraft 3 года назад

Hi Jo, THANKS for your simple, to the point teaching! G

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@philcaffrey 3 года назад

Just love everything you do Jo. And I also have dog envy! What a beauty. Thanks for your work. Please keep posting. I learn so much from you.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

She is such a cutie pie isn't she 💕

@davidianlamb4413 3 года назад

Hi Jo. Watched the channel for sometime and have not subscribed until now. Sorry. Done now. Keep up the good work.

@brentonwindle8275 2 года назад

Thank you so so much for this simple easy to follow worked beautifully!!

@JHLeather 2 года назад

Ideal! Glad I was able to help 👍

@meebathederpmeister6357 3 года назад

Thank you! Really good to know. I have been wondering how to sharpen stitch groovers for ages.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@davidlarson9975 3 года назад

Great video. New hobby because of the virus. Thank you.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

It's a great hobby to start...not that I am bias..... 🙂

@seandepoppe6716 3 года назад

👍was using mine when your video popped up! Good timing👍 Thanks

@JHLeather 3 года назад

No problem 👍

@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers 3 года назад

Yay! Just saved me big bucks on stitch groovers (and spared my house mates a lot of swearing!). ;) Springer spaniel? Isn't she a beauty!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

🤣🤣 Shes a springer x cocker spaniel

@archiem6323 3 года назад

Ahh so gorgeous pet. Great video. Thanks. 😊

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 😊

@challon123 3 года назад

Great video as always. Love the little cocker 😍

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@TheCleanist Год назад

bless you for this!

@JHLeather Год назад

Glad you found it helpful 👍

@Voyagersk9 3 года назад

Great video! I’ve struggled with that one! 👍🏻👍🏻

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad it helped 🙂

@woogaboogawiththegreenteet8436 3 года назад

i will try this method, thank you

@JHLeather 3 года назад

No worries 🙂

@tauriskerwwsdiiv5276 Год назад

Thank you!

@JHLeather Год назад

No problems 👍

@samstirling4279 3 года назад

Thanks Jo, really helpful tutorial. Going to sharpen my stitch groover shortly.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@samstirling4279 3 года назад

@@JHLeather stitch groovers stropped and working beautifully

@JHLeather 3 года назад

👊

@mohdrosididin5169 9 месяцев назад

tq for the knowledge...really appreciate it...thank you veru much

@JHLeather 9 месяцев назад

No problem 👍

@johnmcdowell1771 3 года назад

Great Tip

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful 🙂

@stephenstone2606 3 года назад

thankyou for showing

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

@TheUkuloonie 3 года назад

Awesome, Thanks.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

You're welcome 🙂

@micky1thousand176 Год назад

Thank you. I have no polishing compound, but I sharpened it in the groove with 2000 grit sandpaper. It already cuts SO much better, I can only imagine if I did use compound. I hadn't used my groover in a year.. time to dust it off.

@JHLeather Год назад

Glad you found the video helpful and you now have a sharp groove 👍

@johnchristopherrobert1839 3 года назад

Love the content

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@oldredcoonhound2182 3 года назад

I had a leather craft kit 45 years ago when I was in cubs and boy scouts. Only a 2 years ago did a couple of hatchet sheaths for my sons. After seeing your work I realize I'm a hack 🤣🤣. Your work is beautiful and thanks for the tutorials. P.S. love the dog

@JHLeather 3 года назад

😂😂 Keep at it, it is a great craft to be a part of

@thebushwackerchronicles 3 года назад

Thank You so much...my stitch groover was becoming very bad at grooving and I was wondering how to sharpen it so thank you again!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad I could help 🙂

@andysmith7903 3 года назад

Great many thanks.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

No worries 🙂

@bagramdave883 3 года назад

Nice one. I need to do that

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Go for it 🙂

@juliangonzales2916 3 года назад

Excelente 👍👍👍

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@lexboegen 3 года назад

I use a this technique on my edge bevelers too.

@parhamsadeghi6197 3 года назад

Thank you, good ma'am

@JHLeather 3 года назад

🙂🙂🙂

@leandropinto269 3 года назад

Thanks

@JHLeather 3 года назад

No problem 🙂

@DaytonaShooter 3 года назад

Hi Joe, thank you for another helpful tutorial. Will you please make one in detail how and why you seal your edges. I may be using the wrong term, but what I'm talking about is the tool you heat and run around the outer edge of your leather. I've seen one of two other people who do that step. You seem to be fanatical about it, doing the same edge multiple passes sometimes. I understand what you're doing, but it would be great to have a detailed knowledge, like temperature, reason, tool, method, etc. Hope this makes sense. It's early in the morning and I'm not sure my brain in fully engaged yet. Thank you P.s. just remembered the proper term, 'creasing.' 🤪

@wallaceviviansadventures2095 3 года назад

cool thanks

@JHLeather 3 года назад

No problem 🙂

@Denis_Krivolapov 3 года назад

Спасибо.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

No problem 🙂

@jackinshop1981 3 года назад

Молодчина! Спасибо

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@PeeWee33772 3 года назад

Groovey. Thank you I was wondering how I could achieve a sharper edge on my groove cutter.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

🤣🤣

@walterholmes4609 3 года назад

Britain may be the last bastion of mixing tallow (Refined animal fats) and carborundum , but is quite effective but messy (And smelly if you get cheap tallow and it goes rancid). This mix is actually better than the majority of 'cake' type polishing compounds that are too waxy and meant for the heat of a polishing wheel. Brownell, the US shotgun maker, sells a tube of grey compound that is perfect for hand work, inexpensive and the tube will last 22 lifetimes. Jo's procedure will work with any material but may be improved slightly by judiciously using a 004 needle to clean the compound from the hole while also polishing the inside of the edge for burrs. Skylar's a handsome boy who doesn't seem as though he trusts that bloody camera thing.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

That's a great tip with using the needle Walter! I will be using that next time 🙂 Skylar gets a bit funny when I am talking to the camera as she can't figure out who I am talking to so she gets super clingy lol, also she is a cuddle bear anyway and I can't refuse her cuteness - and she knows it! 🙂

@imarinobr 3 года назад

Thank you! Very hard to find how to sharpen it!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad I could help 🙂

@EduardoCordeiro 3 года назад

What a charming accent!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@axe609 3 года назад

Once in a while you can run a string through the hole with compound on it to de-bur the hole. Just run it straight so as to not round the edge.

@jimathey6153 3 года назад

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, hello, I like your expectation, I personally use a string with your compound embedded in it, I will have 2 look for it in my shop and I will get back 2 you with the information, it's available in spool form, otherwise you're explaintion is right on as usual, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thanks Jim 🙂

@alisonhewitt1753 3 года назад

I always look out for your comments on leather forums Jim. You’re always kind encouraging and helpful

@jimathey6153 3 года назад

@@alisonhewitt1753 that's very kind of you, thank you, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@jimathey6153 3 года назад

@@JHLeatherOLD LEATHER SMITH HERE, information, www.ecmitchellabrasives.com, it is available in cord and tape form, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@johndally7994 3 года назад

Good dog!

@filstewart2380 3 года назад

I'm nearly ready to begin. Buying beginning tools on a budget, so tutorials like this will help with my cheap beginning tools. My background is leather associated with horses, my route forward is leather items for durable outdoor use - so thank you Jo.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad to help 🙂

@BobMcPike 3 года назад

I love cocker spaniels!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Best of all the doggos 🙂

@savagewind1968 3 года назад

Good dog:) idea good also :)

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@savagewind1968 3 года назад

@@JHLeather waited new video:)

@stuffbywoody5497 Год назад

Lovely pooch. Just wants some live from Mum and probably asking "What ya doing Mum?"

@jeffb957 3 года назад

Well thank you. I was wondering how to do that

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Glad I could help 🙂

@jeffb957 3 года назад

@@JHLeather yep, that worked, after I cleared out the little hole that had gotten plugged up with the leather that wasn't cutting cleanly. An individual wire bristle of a wire brush works ok for that. It just requires a lot of pushing and twisting. My stitch groover is working well again. 🙂

@skiddrowe9104 Год назад

Hey!!!!! Try your hand at Mexican Lacing ---Costura De Borde Un Tiento "El Rincon Del Soguero"-------Nice....Very Nice.

@katrienvh4289 3 года назад

Love your dog (I have 4 :-) ) May I ask, what is that grey powder you use please? (and the white paste? )

@JHLeather 3 года назад

The powder is carborundum powder from Abbey England (www.abbeyengland.com/carborundum-powder-1957.html) and the white stuff is tallow, also from Abbey (www.abbeyengland.com/tallow-by-kilo-9858.html)

@goldenwingleather1703 3 года назад

👌👏👏

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂 🙂

@coast_valley 3 года назад

Skyla (is that the right spelling?) is definitely the secret sauce! :)

@JHLeather 3 года назад

She sure is ❤️

@kassandra9239 3 года назад

Ty for the great video. What is the white pastry?

@JHLeather 3 года назад

It's tallow that I got from Abbey England 👍

@kassandra9239 3 года назад

@@JHLeather ty for your answer

@jmigueldossantos9497 3 года назад

0:05 Oh! Hey cocker (?)! Nice to meet you!!! Otherwise... Nice picture!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Isn't she the cutest ❤️️

@sheilbwright7649 3 года назад

Thank you. In the Australian climate Tallow would go rancid too quickly. I had to strop a knife but did not have rouge but a cutting cream for cars made a reasonable substitute. As for the negative comments, most endeavours offer more than one path to a result. Reasonable people can differ reasonably. The person who chooses not to differ reasonably tells you so much about their problems and what they need to validate themselves. Feel pity for them and move on.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Thanks Sheil 🙂

@sheilbwright7649 3 года назад

@@JHLeather Your welcome. But Sheil is actually a joke. Try saying the whole name with a long slow drawl and the Australian penchant for eliding words and it may bring a smile.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

🤣🤣

@MountainFisher 3 года назад

I use diamond compound, 5,000 grit works rather well, but like she says a polishing compound will work too.

@ChristopherSalisburySalz 3 года назад

What did you make the polishing compound from? Talo and what? Sorry, I re-watched it a few times but could quite hear the second thing. Thanks!

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Hi Christopher, I use carborundum powder with the tallow, you can get some from Abbey England (they do international shipping if you are outside the UK) www.abbeyengland.com/carborundum-powder-1957.html

@SecularStrategy 3 года назад

I wonder if you could get a length of fine thread, push a bit of it through the back of the stitch-groover hole, rub powder mix into the remaining thread, and run it through. Seems like doing both methods would be more thorough.

@goldenwingleather1703 3 года назад

What is the carb random powder

@JHLeather 3 года назад

I use this from Abbey www.abbeyengland.com/carborundum-powder-1957.html

@aaronionta7134 Год назад

Hello is there a way to Clean out a clogged Stitch Grover?

@JHLeather Год назад

I usually use a small needle to push out anything that's stuck 👍

@brentonking3616 2 года назад

So my stitch groover got clogged up and I can’t get it unclogged. I was wondering if you had any tips on how to get it unclogged.

@JHLeather 2 года назад

Have you tried using a needle to unclog it? That usually works for me.

@brentonking3616 2 года назад

@@JHLeather I have and it didn’t work. I have a friend that’s really experienced and he said to try soaking it in oil so I’m going to try that. Thank you!!

@khan-fm5ju 3 года назад

Please guide for more tool.please please

@finding.nirvana 10 месяцев назад

Other options to sharpen?

@dougwilliams7667 3 года назад

What breed is Skyler 💗 you both 😎

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Hey Doug, she is an English springer spaniel x cocker spaniel 🙂

@Alomtancos 3 года назад

Sorry, the what with the what powder? :) Apologies, English is not my mother's tongue.

@lorus511 3 года назад

She said carborundum powder mixed with tallow

@Alomtancos 3 года назад

@@lorus511 Thank you ever so much for translating from English to English for me :) it helps e get started ♡ Now all I gotta' do is figure out what these translate into in Hungarian ;D they're not in the online dictionaries...

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Here is the link for the carborundum powder that I get from Abbey England www.abbeyengland.com/carborundum-powder-1957.html (they do international shipping)

@lorus511 3 года назад

@@Alomtancos Your welcome, apparently you can get the carborundum powder from here: www.abbeyengland.com/carborundum-powder-1957.htm they ship worldwide

@Alomtancos 3 года назад

@@JHLeather @lorus511 yaaay!

@larisazambonekocic5529 3 года назад

Sorry what? I was completelly distracted by that beautiful cocker spaniel and kept looking for its return (the snout looks like she is a she.... ? ;)) OK, had to look twice, got it now, thanks.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Isn't she the cutest!? (not that I am bias .....) She is a springer x cocker and is my princess puppy (even at 7!) 🙂

@larisazambonekocic5529 3 года назад

@@JHLeather absolutely 🤩 Good for you for having her. I am very much thankful and appreciative of your tutorials and tips, but I am just as much hoocked because of your spaniel, so thanks 😊

@andreatthatsme 3 года назад

What is the stuff you mixed with "tallow"?

@daveturnbull7221 3 года назад

Carborundum powder. It is also known as silicon carbide.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Yes it's Carborundum powder, I got mine from abbey England www.abbeyengland.com/carborundum-powder-1957.html

@bear5687 3 года назад

@@JHLeather do you know what grit your powder is? I would probably be orering silicon carbide in the US and it comes in a dizzying array of grits.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

That's a good question, I will try and find out from Abbey as it is not listed on their website....

@Stevieboy7 3 года назад

Using a "stitch groover" is a terrible leatherworking myth that should be put to bed. Unless you're building saddles or making shoes, a stitch groover actually does the opposite of what you want it to do. Cutting the very thin, but strong, skin layer on leather weakens it dramatically, and gives a break-point after you perforate that weakpoint with stitches. The only area that this worth it, is if youre backing it with 20-30oz of leather like in a saddle, or if you need to protect the stitches from extreme abrasion like on a shoe sole. I wish folks would not just blindly follow the saddlemakers who wrote books 50 years ago, and think about how the leather actually works. Theres a reason that the top grain of the leather is so highly prized... its where all of the strength of the leather lies.

@madcat1007 3 года назад

Agreed. The only place for a stitch groover is the trash can.

@meebathederpmeister6357 3 года назад

If you know so much, why don’t you show us your leather work? Ah, that would be because, you don’t. I appreciate J H leather, they are fantastic teachers of leather craft, and i am thankful for the knowledge J H share, i have learned a lot from them.

@Stevieboy7 3 года назад

@@meebathederpmeister6357 you’re free to look up my brand Hand and Sew, anywhere. I’ve been operating for almost 10 years and have been teaching for almost 7 of those. I personally don’t enjoy the filming process so haven’t really explored videos, but I’m sure you’ll change your tone once you see my work. If you have a more expansive knowledge, then I’d love to hear your argument for the stitching groover, otherwise I’m happy with the knowledge I’ve taught over the years, trying to stop beginners from using this tool and making bad habits.

@axe609 3 года назад

It has its time and place, be it protecting the stitch, aesthetics or preventing stitching lump. But I agree with not weakening leather more than necessary in some applications.

@meebathederpmeister6357 3 года назад

Also, a stitch groove doesn’t weaken the leather anymore than carving a pattern or design into leather should swivel knives also not be used?

@madcat1007 3 года назад

Who the hell uses a stitch groover?????

@meebathederpmeister6357 3 года назад

The people at J H leather know what they are talking about. I will listen to the actual master craftsmen such as the people from J H in preference to people like you every time.

@JHLeather 3 года назад

Hey Madcat, it would depend on the project that you are making, if for example to want to reduce the thickness of the edges of a bag gusset then you can use the stitch groove in conjunction with a French shave. Another example would be if you are stitching the entire way around a belt, the buckle rub the stitches over time and by using the groove to sink the stitches into the leather this gives them some projection from the buckle.