Making a Welders Arm Guard

Join Denny and Liz at Springfield Leather Company as they tackle a customer-requested project: making a leather welder's arm guard! Using latigo leather and a veg tan split lining, Denny walks through the process of building a sturdy, two-layer arm guard designed to provide added coverage while welding. From preparing the buckle straps and skiving the leather to cementing, machine stitching, and finishing the edges, you'll see how this project comes together from start to finish. Along the way, Denny and Liz discuss different fastening options, including roller buckles and hook-and-loop straps, share useful stitching tips, and answer viewer questions about leather sewing machines and working with different types of leather. *In this video:* Choosing leather for a welder's arm guard Preparing and attaching buckle straps Skiving, beveling, and cementing leather Stitching with the Cobra Class 26 sewing machine Attaching and trimming the leather lining Finishing edges and testing the fit Customizing the pattern for different sizes and uses *Free Leather Patterns:* https://springfieldleather.com/blogs/... Denny and Liz plan to make the arm guard pattern available as a free download on our website, so you can make one yourself! Whether you're making protective leather accessories or looking for a new project to sharpen your leatherworking skills, follow along and pick up a few tricks along the way. *Please Note:* This is a leatherworking demonstration, not a tested or certified welding safety product. Use properly rated welding protective equipment when welding. #Leatherworking #SpringfieldLeather #LeatherCraft #Welding #LeatherSewing #DIYLeather 0:00 Introduction and setup 2:35 Project planning 5:31 Preparing components 10:40 Assembly and stitching 14:19 Machine stitching 17:14 Leather equipment discussion 24:25 Refining the design 29:54 Finalizing the arm guard 35:06 Leather craft community 40:29 Final product and wrap-up