Handmade Leather Axe Handles: Part 1 Utility Use

Miriam Schlabach
In this video, Chuck demonstrates how to create handmade leather axe handles for a better grip when working with your tool. These suede hand...

The Leather Element | Wooden Strap Cutter

Miriam Schlabach
Chuck Dorsett teaches us about using a wooden strap cutter. It is one of the essential tools that you need when cutting belts or straps. Lear...

The Leather Element | 10 Billets in (almost) 10 Minutes

Miriam Schlabach
Want to learn how to maximize your time and not sacrifice quality in you leather workspace? Watch as Chuck Dorsett teaches us how to make 10 ...

The Leather Element | Common Shop Patterns

Miriam Schlabach
This week we continue on the trend of patterns with some common shop patterns to keep on hand. Chuck shows how tooling patterns can be used a...

The Leather Element | Making Patterns From Scratch

Miriam Schlabach
In today’s video, Chuck shows how to make a pattern from scratch. Making patterns isn’t a quick process and it isn’t always easy, but if you ...

The Leather Element | All About Chicago Screws

Miriam Schlabach
Today’s video covers everything about Chicago screws! These posts and screws are great options for a variety of projects from belts and rifle...

The Leather Element: All About Belts Part 3

Miriam Schlabach
In part 3 of Chuck’s all about belts series, we talk about decoration options for your belts! From leather inlays to conchos and spots, to to...

The Leather Element: All About Belts Part 2

Miriam Schlabach
All about belts, part 2! In this week’s video, Chuck continues his belt tips and tricks series. We go over adding a liner to a belt, as well ...

The Leather Element: All About Belts Part 1

Miriam Schlabach
All about belts! In part one of this series, Chuck discusses sizing a belt and different types of buckles and fasteners. We’ll show how to me...

The Leather Element: Order of Steps in a Project

Miriam Schlabach
What is the proper order of steps in a leather project? In this video, Chuck gives his suggestions on the process he takes. When using chr...

The Leather Element: Part 6

Miriam Schlabach
In today’s video, Chuck is back with some more shop tricks and tips. Chuck goes over how to fix a metallic patina on your leather after dyein...

The Leather Element: Confidence with Letter Stamps

Miriam Schlabach
Letter stamps can be a bit intimidating since it can be difficult keeping them in a straight line. In today’s video, Chuck shows a few tips and ...