Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Discover game-changing leathercraft tips from Chuck Dorsett at Weaver Leather Supply in this episode of The Leather Element! Whether you’re new to the craft or looking to streamline your workflow, these shop tricks can save time, reduce frustration, and help you get professional results on every project.
From mastering double-sided tape and getting clean leather punch holes to smarter glue application and hand-sewing hacks that protect your fingers, these are shop secrets every leathercrafter should know.

Featured Products
Double Sided Adhesive Tape: weaverleathersupply.com/products/double-sided-adhesive-tape
Scratch Awl: weaverleathersupply.com/products/scratch-awl-with-wooden-handle
Art Knife: weaverleathersupply.com/products/olfa-art-knife-with-blades
Revolving Punch: weaverleathersupply.com/products/imported-revolving-head-punch
Poly Cutting Board: weaverleathersupply.com/products/poly-cutting-board-12-x-16
Marble Slab: weaverleathersupply.com/products/marble-tooling-slab
Silicone glue Spreader: weaverleathersupply.com/products/silicon-glue-spreaders-2-pack
S-18 All Purpose Cement: weaverleathersupply.com/products/s-18-all-purpose-cement
Fiebing's Leathercrafters Cement: weaverleathersupply.com/products/fiebings-leathercrafters-cement
Ritza Tiger Thread: weaverleathersupply.com/products/ritza-25-tiger-thread-0-8-mm-500-meter-spool
Stitching Pony: weaverleathersupply.com/products/stitching-pony

Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Overview
00:32 – How to Peel Double-Sided Tape Easily
01:07 – Get Clean Holes in Leather, Even with Dull or Cheap Rotary Punches
02:23 – Prevent Slipping with Scrap Backing on Punch Boards
03:31 – Smarter Glue Application on Large Leather Projects
04:58 – Hand Sewing Tip to Prevent Finger Burn
05:53 – How to Tighten a Knot with Short Thread Ends
06:42 – Final Thoughts & Motivation