02-13-2006, 08:09 PM
I also like to break the edges of the cut leather. There is a special tool (apparently called Edge Beveller in English) for that, which you can get at leather workers's supply shops. Breaking the edges makes for more wearing comfort/ less chafing and a nicer finish. According to my leather working books it also help preventing the leather to split at those edges. This and pre-punching the corners (see above) are not required from the standpoint of a proper reconstruction of course.
Total for copying the pattern to the leather, cutting it out, breaking the edges and oiling it with netsfoot oil (for 1 shoe): 2h 10min
Total for copying the pattern to the leather, cutting it out, breaking the edges and oiling it with netsfoot oil (for 1 shoe): 2h 10min
Cheers,
Martin
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Martin Moser
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Martin
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Martin Moser
http://www.legio8augusta.de
Leatherwork Through the Ages Homepage
Leatherwork Through the Ages Facebook Page