I'm cutting test strands from a medium hide that are about 4mm in width. I've found that I'm having problems keeping a consistent width when going around curves on the hide. I do trim tight curves when they occur but I still have this problem. I'm using the ubiquitous Australian strander as my cutting tool. Also, I do keep straight tension on the strand in straight areas and pull with a slight tangent away from the hide when going around curves. Can anyone suggest a technique that will help me keep a consistent width?
Posts: 27 Location: Gin Gin Queensland Australia Joined: 08.02.08
Posted on 18-04-2008 12:27
Hi Scott
I don't worry to much about width when first cutting out ,Ill usually cut the strands wider to start with then once they are stretched Then you can trim them to the width that you need. I like to cut the corners a bit wider again still. I don't use a strand cutter just a sharp knife using the thumbnail technique.
hope this Helps
Thanks for the reply Chris. Yes, Paul Nolan showed me how to clean up
the strands when paring them, I'm just trying to find a way to cut as best
I can early on and alleviate work later. As Paul reiterated over and over to me,
experience and practice.
Posts: 27 Location: Gin Gin Queensland Australia Joined: 08.02.08
Posted on 19-04-2008 06:49
G'day Scott
I think the best way to cut out is using the thumbnail method this way you can adjust the width you are cutting to accommodate for any variation that is in the hide eg. Cut the the flank areas wider than you would the tail. It does not take that long to pick up .
To cut around corners - I use the strand cutter that Dene Williams (RM Williams son) designed. It's great - I cut all my leather with this tool including my red hide.
If you want me to send you more details please let me know. He also designed a hand splitter too.
For myslef, I'd love to hear more about the strand cutter you mentioned. I've had similar frustrations cutting sets. No method I've practiced nor device I've purchased or attempted to build (I'm on my 6th device design/build frustration cycle this very day, in fact) is up to the task. Is the strander you mention available online?
By the way, Hi and how are you? I was excited to find this forum and this is my first post.
Posts: 27 Location: Gin Gin Queensland Australia Joined: 08.02.08
Posted on 09-06-2008 19:20
G'day Keith,
Welcome,I will endeavour to get some contact details for Dene, I don't think his lace cutters are available online anywhere. I do have his details somewhere just a matter of finding them.
Cheers
chris
Chris wrote:
G'day Keith,
Welcome,I will endeavour to get some contact details for Dene, I don't think his lace cutters are available online anywhere. I do have his details somewhere just a matter of finding them.
Cheers
chris
Thanks Chris! Hope you aren't too swamped by all the work on this website but I certainly appreciate your help.
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