You know when you're researching on RU-vid to figure out how to do something and you get lucky and run across the perfect video? Well here you go. Thank you, Finn, good job.
Just happened to be scrolling on RU-vid when you commented. Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad the video helped you. If you have any questions about it feel free to ask.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thank you also to the YT algorhythm for posting this on my feed. This will be incredibly useful to me as a step by step guide. Thanks again 🙏❣
Hi there Finn wow just what I was looking for what a terrific video. I came in your shop last summer to buy a few supplies and will be back this summer. I am tackling my Indian Scout seat and want to tool the leather and lace the seams. I hope to see you then. Thanks for the lesson in leather work!!!
Thank you, great video! Would even consider doing other seats like contoured lawnmowers, tractor seats and possibly office chair seat & backs? Just checking. Thanks again, I learned a lot.
Totally agree with this. Ive been watching alot of atomic autoworks videos. And this guy goes into better detail about what he is doing. Wold love to see someone talk about the different foams and when to use what….rebond, open cell, closed cell, medium density, heavy density, sew foams, dry foams, etc….
Nice job, I would have thrown down a blanket or piece of foam over the bench while stapling and move any scissors or sharp objects…. I learned the hard way
To be honest I made mine years ago. For some other purpose which I don’t remember as well, but I found it worked well for this and I’ve been using it ever since. I took a 1/2” round steel rod and filed the tip into a “V” shaped cutting edge. Similar to a chisel edge. It doesn’t have to be too sharp to cut the leather. You might be able to use a short piece of small angle iron as well and sharpen one end.
@finnsleathershop4589 Thanks. Thought it might be custom. I know there are tailor's notching pliers but they are for clothing weight stuff. Your device is genius being so efficient.
Thanks. Glad you liked the video. As for the supplies, I get the Elmers spray glue from my local hardware store and the cambric from an upholstery supply store. You could probably also find it from an online source like Amazon. It also is sometimes called “spunbound” fabric. Be sure you get the white so you can see through it.
@@azcharlie2009depending on application the sailmakers tape is fantastic stuff. Not always great with leather under tension. But it's a great tool to have in the box
Should be able to. Most any stitch you can do on a machine can be hand sewn. It just takes more time. Also when hand sewing soft leather you need to be careful not to pull the threads too tight and end up gathering the material too much.
Do you do custom work on seats? I own a Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and would like it lowered with the back hugging the lower back? Or do you have someone you would recommend in San Diego? Very much enjoyed watching your work, thank you. 😎
Couple more questions. It looks like your using a walking foot machine? If you are do you use any kind of walking foot made for leather or is it the standard foot? Also if practice this technique with vinyl will it mimic how the leather would work so I can perfect the skill before spending $$$ on leather?
I’m using a standard walking foot on a Consew 206RB-5 machine. A basic leather industrial machine. The cambric pattern making technique should work the same for most any material. Certainly leather and vinyl. The cambric has just a little stretch to it as does leather and vinyl. The cambric is just an easy way to find out what a curvy surface looks like when flattened out.
Thank you so much for your replies! I have a nice nakajima industrial walking foot sewing machine i picked up. Still learning. I can't wait to try this to cover my heritage softail seats! I have some used leather for practice i skinned of a couch setting by the side of the road! Free is good lol! Great practice material!
Great video! Where do you get that white cambric material? Also my stapler looks much like yours. It was given to me by my grandfather who did upholstery work all his life! Wish he had taught me his trade.
I don’t have any videos on that but when I need to shape foam I’ve had success using an air powered die grinder with a sanding disk. It’s a bit hard to control at first but it really smooths out and shaves away the foam well.
I’m not sure what to call the type of staples. They are just the ones that fit in my old air powered upholstery staple gun. I usually use the 1/2” length so they are sure to go in far enough to hold well however I sometimes use a 1/4” where the foam is thin so they don’t poke thru the top side of the leather.
Not sure offhand. I’d have to check. It’s been at my shop longer than I can remember. Don’t even know where I got it. Probably in a box of old tools that were donated to my shop.
