Squaring or beveling leather : the squaring tool is a leatherwork/saddlery tool that allows you to break the sharp edge of a piece of leather in order to make the edges more rounded. After squaring the edges, it is necessary to sand them and work them with a finishing eraser or edge paint.
The abat-carre is used:
- For comfort: reduce friction and make a piece of leather (e.g. a belt) more pleasant to the touch.
- For aesthetics: give a more accomplished finish to your creations (round off the corners).
Attention :
When you have two pieces to join, do not square the split side of the leather. If there is no joining, we recommend the grain and split side of the leather.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR LAMPSHADE?
The larger the tool size, the wider the bevel. The size should be chosen according to the thickness of the leather and your preference .
The table below is given for information purposes only - it does not apply to French bissonnettes and abat-carres.
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Size of the tile strip |
Size 0 | Size 1 | Size 2 | Size 3 | Size 4 | Size 5 | Size 6 |
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Cutting width - Chamfer |
≈ 1.1 mm | ≈ 1.3 mm | ≈ 1.5 mm | ≈ 1.8 mm | ≈ 2 mm | ≈ 2.3 mm | |
| Cutting width - Vergez Blanchard and Deco Cuir |
0.4 mm | 0.6 mm | 0.8 mm | 1.1 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.6 mm | 2 mm |
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Leather thickness (for guidance only) |
Very fine leather | From 1 mm | From 1.3 mm | From 1.6 mm | From 1.8 mm | From 2.1 mm | More than 2.5 mm |
THE ABAT-CARRES FAMILY
The French abat-carre also allows you to thin out (trim) the crust of the leather. The bissonnette abat-carre is used with a "push" or "pull" motion.
HOW TO SHARPEN YOUR EDGE BLADE?
The edger must be sharpened regularly, especially for chamfering fine leather. An 800-grit sanding sheet will be required to sharpen the tool. Sharpening templates are also available to make your job easier!
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DECO CUIR
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