Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Go behind the scenes of how Weaver makes horse tack, belts and more at their manufacturing facility in Mt. Hope, Ohio, with Chuck Dorsett and Jim Weaver. See the industrial-sized machinery and the skilled workers who run it, from cutting leather and clicking dies to edge finishing, spot setting, and sewing. Whether you’re a leathercrafter or just curious about the process, this shows the thoughtfully-designed, hand-operated system that creates Weaver's high quality leather goods.
In this video:
• Cutting leather for strength and yield
• Using a 30-ton clicker press
• Power edging and automatic spot setting
• Industrial sewing and edge painting
Dye Box: weaverleathersupply.com/products/heritage-dye-box
Dye Box II: weaverleathersupply.com/products/heritage-dye-box-ii
Tabletop Edge Dye Roller: weaverleathersupply.com/products/tabletop-edge-dye-roller
Master Tool Exact Touch Edge Finisher: weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-exact-touch-edge-finisher
Master Tool Machines: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/master-tool-machines
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0:00 – Introduction
Chuck introduces Jim Weaver and the purpose of the video: touring the Weaver manufacturing facility.
0:53 – Leather Cutting
Jim explains the importance of yield, quality, and hide selection when cutting leather.
2:11 – Cutting Belts
Demonstration of cutting belts from water buffalo hide.
3:49 – Clicker Press Overview
Introduction to the 30-ton clicker press and using dies to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
6:19 – Power Edging Machine (Randall R17 Edger)
Overview and demo of the machine that rounds all four edges of a strap simultaneously.
7:28 – Automatic Spot Setter
Demo of the spot setting machine with Ruby showcasing its speed and precision.
8:18 – Industrial Leather Sewing with Clara
Jim introduces Clara and the powerful sewing machine that handles thick leather fast.
8:57 – Edge Painting with Dorothy
Dorothy demonstrates the edge painting machine and Jim explains its versatility.
9:57 – Wrapping Up the Tour
Jim notes the industrial process mirrors what crafters do, just at scale.
Go behind the scenes of how Weaver makes horse tack, belts and more at their manufacturing facility in Mt. Hope, Ohio, with Chuck Dorsett and Jim Weaver. See the industrial-sized machinery and the skilled workers who run it, from cutting leather and clicking dies to edge finishing, spot setting, and sewing. Whether you’re a leathercrafter or just curious about the process, this shows the thoughtfully-designed, hand-operated system that creates Weaver's high quality leather goods.
In this video:
• Cutting leather for strength and yield
• Using a 30-ton clicker press
• Power edging and automatic spot setting
• Industrial sewing and edge painting
Dye Box: weaverleathersupply.com/products/heritage-dye-box
Dye Box II: weaverleathersupply.com/products/heritage-dye-box-ii
Tabletop Edge Dye Roller: weaverleathersupply.com/products/tabletop-edge-dye-roller
Master Tool Exact Touch Edge Finisher: weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-exact-touch-edge-finisher
Master Tool Machines: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/master-tool-machines
Want to visit us? Tours are available!
Subscribe for more leathercraft tips, how-tos and behind-the-scenes videos.
0:00 – Introduction
Chuck introduces Jim Weaver and the purpose of the video: touring the Weaver manufacturing facility.
0:53 – Leather Cutting
Jim explains the importance of yield, quality, and hide selection when cutting leather.
2:11 – Cutting Belts
Demonstration of cutting belts from water buffalo hide.
3:49 – Clicker Press Overview
Introduction to the 30-ton clicker press and using dies to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
6:19 – Power Edging Machine (Randall R17 Edger)
Overview and demo of the machine that rounds all four edges of a strap simultaneously.
7:28 – Automatic Spot Setter
Demo of the spot setting machine with Ruby showcasing its speed and precision.
8:18 – Industrial Leather Sewing with Clara
Jim introduces Clara and the powerful sewing machine that handles thick leather fast.
8:57 – Edge Painting with Dorothy
Dorothy demonstrates the edge painting machine and Jim explains its versatility.
9:57 – Wrapping Up the Tour
Jim notes the industrial process mirrors what crafters do, just at scale.
