How to Punch Stitching Holes in Leather the RIGHT Way! - Beginner Leather Working Tutorials

Punching stitching holes in leather is one of the most basic leather working tasks, but done poorly, it can make your saddle stitching look like trash. If you're having that common issue where your stitching looks good on one side and bad on the other, your stitching holes are likely the culprit. Correcting the way you punch stitching holes can make your end product better and help you make more sales. Tools that will help you get nice straight lines: Owden Maul: https://amzn.to/3uabZ1t Mallet: https://amzn.to/3dzohZK Stitching Chisels: https://amzn.to/2OTv5Jf Wing Dividers: https://amzn.to/3rXYYGg Punching Mat: https://amzn.to/2NQ5QGS If you're looking to spend a few more bucks on better quality tools, I'd go with these: Weaver 2lbs Maul: https://amzn.to/3unAQhm Sinabroks Stitching Punch 1mm, 5mm Spacing: https://sinabroks.com/products/stitch... Other Leather Working Tools I use: Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/2QmJNbX Burnisher: https://amzn.to/3cUMjhl Tokonole: https://amzn.to/3tFmg4s John James Needles: https://amzn.to/3bzA0r8 Ritza Tiger Thread 1mm: https://amzn.to/3vfPloA If you liked this video, check out my Beginner Leather Working Playlist where I make beginner leather working tutorial videos, show you some tips and tricks, and give you a few beginner leather working projects to try out.    • Leather Working Tips and Tricks   In This Video: 0:00 Intro I introduce the topic of the video... Which is Punching Stitching Holes in Leather... Just like the title says. 0:59 Tools You Need to Punch Stitching Holes The tools you need to punch stitching holes are a stitching punch (or chisel) and something to hit it with. There are a couple other things too. 3:42 How to Mark and Punch Stitching Holes Properly This is how I do it but I'm sure there are more ways. Still, this works well for me! If you do something differently, let me know in the comments! 5:54 Getting Your Stitching Line Straight on Both Sides This is the important bit and, of course, this is where my audio did something weird. I tried my best to fix it in post, but it sounds like I'm talking through a paper towel tube. I apologize and I'll try to figure out what happened. Find me on Instagram:   / blackflagleather   Or Facebook:   / black-flag-leather-109106224224498   Join the mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/442e3cd11415/subsc... Become a Patron:   / blackflagleathergoods   For a small amount per month, you gain access to a private Discord server, exclusive content, get a shout out in my videos, and help me to grow the channel and produce more helpful content. My name is Tim. Thanks for checking out my YouTube channel. I started leather working in July of 2020. My passion for leather work quickly grew as I learned and practiced. I received a ton of help from the leather working community when I was new and now I aim to pass on what I learn to other beginner leather workers. I post weekly leather craft videos that include tutorials, free pdf pattern templates, how to's, tips and tricks, and any other leather work content that I think could help you out! #leatherworkingtutorials #leatherworkingtools #leathercraft #leather #leatherworking #leatherwork -------------------------- Disclaimer: Links to products/services in the description are often affiliate links that let you support my channel at no additional cost.