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| − | 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-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. 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. | + | '''Chrome-tanned leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. |
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| + | 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. | '''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather. | ||
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Description
The Leatherworking Station
Documentation
Terminology
Awl
Burnishing Cloth
Dobbers
Leather Dye
Edger Tool
End Punch
Hole Punch Set
Manual Leather Sewing Machine
100% Pure Neatsfoot Oil
Rawhide Hammer
Revolving Punch
Rivet Setter
Sewing Awl
Leather Shears
Stitching Chisel
Stitching Groover
Stitching Pony
Craftool Strap Cutter
Swivel Knife
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. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned.
Chrome-tanned leather uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned.
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
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Certification
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
General maintenance
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Specific Maintenance Tasks
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