KINGSMERE CRAFTS


Edge beveller	Edge creaser	French edge skiver	Rawhide mallet	Cutting mat

Edge beveller:- Sometimes called an edge shaver, it is used to round off the edges of thick vegetable-tanned leather prior to burnishing, especially on belts. They can have flat or concave backs (otherwise called hollow-ground). There are some eight different sizes, but usually sizes 1-3 are more than adequate.

Edge creaser:- This tool is to impress grooves close to the edges and can be used on hide or on softer leathers. It can also be used on lapped joints to hide the seams. The one illustrated is an adjustable one enabling you to position the crease from, say, ¹/8" in from the edge, to about ³/4". The lower numbers are for lightweight leather, the higher for thicker. This particular tool is used cold, others can be heated to make the crease.

French edge skiver:- Usually made of drop-forged steel. It is not used for rounding edges because it is flat bottomed. It does however lend itself to making bevelled edges at any angle you desire, including mitre-joints. You can use it for gouging, channels and, of course, skiving.

Rawhide mallet:- A useful tool to have. The strips of rawhide, rolled when wet, the end screwed or nailed, when dry has a high tensile strength. It's usually balanced for tooling, and most importantly won't damage your tools.

Cutting mat:- The mat illustrated is a typical modern cutting mat. The self-healing, double-sided, cutting surface allows for repeated, precise cuts. One side is usually marked out in 1" grid increments, with a ruled border. You can of course get a board made of square wooden blocks. The preferred wood is lime, they are glued together so that the end grain forms the cutting surface and your knife blade won't get damaged. As it wears the surface can be scraped smooth again and redressed with linseed oil. You make your own choice.

Belt/strap embossing machine:- With this tool you can produce embossed belts and straps with crisp, deep detail up to 1½" wide. It is hand-operated and it's portable, weighing under 12 lbs. The cast aluminium construction will give you many years of quality use. Embossing rolls are cast in durable brass/bronze.

Tippmann Boss sewing machine:- With the Boss you have no need for cords, outlets or motors because it is designed to be self-sufficient. The Boss can easily be mounted or clamped to any surface and a simple pull of the handle is all it takes to start stitching. This compact machine is sturdily built with extremely durable, precision cast, metal parts. It can sew leather up to ¾" thick and most any other heavy material. Whether it is sewing a saddle seat or repairing, at up to 90 stitches per minute, you will get professional results with this machine. The Boss comes with a thread stand, bobbin winder adapter, two bobbins, standard presser foot, one spool of #277 thread, tools operators manual, an assortment of 10 needles, a 30-day money back guarantee and a one year warranty on all parts and labour. Made in the USA.

Leather Splitter:- The cast iron frame construction has an ⅛" tool-steel blade in the Osborne Model 84 design. A twist handle gives even levelling/taper skiving and it has an adjustable stop for depth settings.