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For this project you will want to have on hand our standard basic set of leather working tools. A small ball peen hammer for rivets and punches, a good sturdy sharp razor blade, a good sharp rolling cutter, a hole punch ( don’t skimp on this! Get a good one) and a good metal straight edge ruler. |
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There are many grades and quality’s of leather. For this project you can choose any thickness and grade you see fit. Leather is sold by square footage and weight by square inch. This weight refers to the thickness of the material. Below is a chart with average approximations for thickness in inches to weight.
Ounces |
Inches |
Ounces |
Inches |
Ounces |
Inches |
Ounces |
Inches |
1 |
1/64" |
6 |
3/32" |
11 |
11/64" |
16 |
1/4" |
2 |
1/32" |
7 |
7/64" |
12 |
3/16" |
17 |
17/64" |
3 |
3/64" |
8 |
1/8" |
13 |
13/64" |
18 |
9/32" |
4 |
1/16" |
9 |
9/64" |
14 |
7/32" |
19 |
19/64" |
5 |
5/64" |
10 |
5/32" |
15 |
15/64" |
20 |
5/16" |
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The typical snap type rivets are a great choice for light to medium use projects. These are very easy to use, come in many different lengths and styles and offer a very secure connection. The only note worth caution worth mention that applies to all rivet types is to use caution not to overly impact them on articulated joints so as to allow freedom of movement in the joint. |
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