Has anyone tried using these on leather? Wondering if it would be strong enough to do leather carving or molding
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Some of the tools could be used for leather work. Some of the tools have long skinny necks which would not make them good for leather, others are more stout. However, I think you would be better served with real leather working tools. They will last year's longer, and provide more function (based on personal experience). All you need is a good flat hardwood or marble surface, a rawhide hammer, an awl, a leather punch, leather stitching needles, artificial sinuous material, and your leather imprint tools. It's a larger initial investment, but you'll only buy once if you buy the right tools for leather. And you'll be much happier with the correct tools. I hope that answers your question. Some of the tools could be used for leather work. Some of the tools have long skinny necks which would not make them good for leather, others are more stout. However, I think you would be better served with real leather working tools. They will last year's longer, and provide more function (based on personal experience). All you need is a good flat hardwood or marble surface, a rawhide hammer, an awl, a leather punch, leather stitching needles, artificial sinuous material, and your leather imprint tools. It's a larger initial investment, but you'll only buy once if you buy the right tools... » Read More Some of the tools could be used for leather work. Some of the tools have long skinny necks which would not make them good for leather, others are more stout. However, I think you would be better served with real leather working tools. They will last year's longer, and provide more function (based on personal experience). All you need is a good flat hardwood or marble surface, a rawhide hammer, an awl, a leather punch, leather stitching needles, artificial sinuous material, and your leather imprint tools. It's a larger initial investment, but you'll only buy once if you buy the right tools for leather. And you'll be much happier with the correct tools. I hope that answers your question. « Show Less
1183008
Possibly for burnishing, but they are very dull, and wouldn't cut or carve anything more durable than wax or clay without sharpening. (Even then, I'm not sure.)
1518030
Not really suitable for punching leather unless it's relatively thin and quite stiff.As far as durability, yes, it'll punch thousands of holes before you'll wear out the dies or the handles.
2168517
I used them on a pair of leather sneakers, right at the widest part of the foot, and they worked great. Had to use them a few times to get the best results. But scratch up the plastic, set them to the width you need, jam them in and you're golden. I also found rubbing some alcohol on the spot and laying them by a heating outlet helped. Really, they were a bargain.
1158953
Yes this will. I use these to cut leather. Of course you'll have to use shorter strokes to cut through it. And since my pieces that I make are smaller, I mostly use the 2 smaller knives.
1856376
I would not recommend trying that. Definitely not the ideal tool for that job, as these are really made with wood in mind.
1813839
I wouldn't try it....if you elect to, use it in a discrete place.....I used it for leather and would purchase it again....good luck!!!
939243
I use it on expensive leather furniture and it works fine. You can always try it on a small spot first, I guess, to see if it damages anything.
1312447
I wouldn't try it on leather. Even if the hole from the screw is minimal if the screw hole stretches out or needs replaced, more holes.
296461
I've never used it on leather. I would try it in a hidden area first. Works well on washable surfaces and fabrics. Sorry I couldn't be of more help
752202
I have used them to make a small grill cover with heavy duty plastic. I also used for a work apron by cutting small hole (size of grommet) then insert top and bottom of grommet, snap closed and hang keys through the new hole which is reinforced by the grommet. Great for tarps that the "grommets" ripped out of too.
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In my experience, rubber cement works well on leather (over the years I have used it to make many lasting repairs). Coat both sides of the leather to be joined, let it dry, then carefully position and press the pieces together. Obviously this won't work in every situation, but it is worth a try. (FYI, when making laced leather products like wallets, the lacing is lengthened by cutting a 1/8" 45 degree slice off the top side of one piece and off the bottom side of the other (to keep the shiny top-side continuous) and then rubber-cementing them together in the manner described above.)
6419
We have ONLY used it for mold, etc. on ceramic tile in our shower. It's very strong. I don't think it would be a very good idea to use it on fabric or leather.
1733943
Depends on the rock! Mica chews the blades up really badly, and other shiny or hard stones are really bad for them. Sandstone, granite, and anything with a 'soft gritty' feel to it seems to work out really well. I've made 20+ pendants with these, including both putting single holes (which are a little large! Warning!), doing lines (also a little thicker than I'd like!) and carving them into shapes. Think about 2mm wide holes. I actually love the crap out of these for cutting stone, and work with them a ton. They also work great on bone. If doing glass like the other feller suggests, go very slow, with water, and don't let it heat up or you'll break the glass. You also need to use one of the flat-ended column types at an angle to really carve into it quickly, or the rounded cylinder shape to just press on through. The points will not work for this and are better left to detail work going sideways. There's also different bits in the newer version, including a bit with a fat head, tipped by a thin little "blade round" which is fantastic for straight lines and engraving if you can handle the width.
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I dont do much carving, but I really was impressed when using it to clean deer skull caps and dressing dear, they stay sharp and are easy to resharpen I would definetly try a mora for carving, whittling.
782812
It would be hard to use this on leather. This is more for paper. They sell leather punches on Amazon. (I bought one)
1839770
i purchased this item for a xmas gift for my niece; and do not know if it wouldwork on leather. sorry. arlene 1/28/14
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No, because it says its a kit, implying that it's an engraving kit. It only comes with the bits, Nothing else. Nothing to put the bits in or say. even which dremel/ tool that the bits would fit . A dremmel engraver would work on leather, but this item again is Not! A kit