Leatherworking Station

Make: Various

Model: Various

Serial Number: Various

Ace: Dane Ziegler (dziegler22@georgefox.edu).

Location: The Vault

Description

The Leatherworking Station

Documentation

Terminology

Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Vegetable tanning is one of the main leather production methods in use today: approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable tanned.

Chrome-tanned leather uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable.

Awl - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.

Beveler - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.

Burnisher - A burnisher is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather. It is usually made of wood and smooths leather through applied friction and pressure.

Leather Glue - Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede.

Maul - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet.

Pricking iron and chisel - Pricking irons and chisels are tools that are used for marking and creating holes in leather. They are built with equally spaced metal points.

Punch - A leather punch is a hole punch specifically for making holes in leather. They are great for setting rivets or making holes in belts and collars.

Skiver - A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface.

Stamp - Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface.

Cutting Mat - Before cutting your leather with a utility blade or rotary cutter, set up your work surface with a cutting mat to protect the table.

Training

Operation

There are a wide variety of videos on ring making. The basic process is composed of 4 main steps:

Demonstration

Make a ring

General Procedure

Safety

Insert text

Certification

Canvas Quiz

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

General maintenance