The Leather Element: The Best Cuts of Leather 

I usually prefer your project videos, but I think this one HAS to be the most informative one yet. Thanks for the tips!

Been a leather worker for over thirty years but still learn from Chuck's Videos.

We are starting to add laser cutting and engraving to our leather project. I would love to see videos on applications of using a laser with leather. From project ideas, pitfalls, best practices, of there are any differences/challenges when dying and antiquing, best sizes and types of leather for different projects if different then from making traditional leather projects. I would love a video on hand sewing for beginners. Different stitch types, when to use which type on what, best practices, pitfalls, equipment/product suggestions. Especially if using a laser to precut the stitch holes-what size should those hole be?

Quality leather can be detrimental to one's progress. Especially if your learning to tool, stamp and carve. When I started some 20ish yrs ago there weren't many places to go for leather and used leather that was inconsistent density within a hide. and not knowing or understanding the difference it added a lot of frustration. I still may not be a master at tooling (really nowhere close lol) but my progress is 100 fold when using Quality leather that is consistent in throughout 😊

Thanks Chuck. Always good information and an enthusiastic presentation.

Another awesome video, very informative for us newbies. Thank you !

thanks for this vlog. I now have some good insider knowledge & can now be more informed & economical about my purchases. Thanks Chuck.

honestly I've been happy with every piece of veg tan leather ive bought from weaver. Wish i could justify some weaver select or herman oak but im not there yet, since im not "really" running a business

Very informative & entertaining!

If making belts or tack, remember leather stretches more in one direction. So if your are using a double shoulder, dont cut the leather horisontal. Its stretches so much. Cut it down the middle.

This was a great video!

Thank you.

Thank you Chuck. That’s some great information. I wish I would have had this video 2-3 years ago, but now I know 😂😂😊

Weaver select is great leather. Use it all the time.

Nice video. 😊😊

Gracias 👍

Why is the v cut double shoulder not what you would choose for stamping or carving?

Does anyone know if I can get this leather in these cuts over here in the UK? As usual, thank you for the education and all the best from Scotland.

Perfect timing, also, stop spying on me...

Good morning Leather heads!

How do you decide the best tooling ideas when making belts? What's your methodology?

How would you stretch leather lace?

Thank you, Chuck. This was very useful information. Love the suggestion about the v cut double shoulder. I'll have to pay attention to that the next time I am ordering some leather.

Are you better off to buy a double shoulder, full hide or belt blanks to make belts ? For a beginner and to sell . I have been getting asked if I make belts to sell. I don’t know if here to start. I currently make a lot of hatchet sheaths and a few knife sheaths.

Just a comment to keep the algorithm going. 👍🏻

Brahma Bull leather is that a side; double shoulder or what?

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How do you decide the best tooling ideas when making belts? What's your methodology?