Table of Contents
About the Author v
Introduction vii
1 Understanding Leather 1
Tanning Leather 2
Understanding Hides 3
2 Fundamental Leatherworking Tasks and Tools 7
Cutting or Removing Leather 9
Joining Leather 14
Shaping and Decorating Leather 22
3 Computer Control of Leather 31
Toolchains 34
Digital Leatherworking 39
4 3D Printing Leatherworking Tools 43
Additive Manufacturing Techniques 44
The 3D Printing Toolchain 48
3D Printed Leatherworking Tools 56
5 The Fractal Journal Cover 63
Design 64
Digital Laser Fabrication 67
Leatherworking 81
The Results 85
Enhancements 85
6 The Ghouls and Gears Multi-Tool Holder 89
Design 90
Digital Laser Fabrication 93
Leatherworking 102
7 Steampunk Action-Cam Top Hat 111
Design 112
Digital Fabrication 116
Leatherworking 119
The Results 126
Enhancements 127
8 8-Bit Cell Phone Belt Case 129
Design 130
Digital Fabrication 136
Leatherworking 145
The Results 152
9 PCB Tablet Sleeve 155
Design 156
Digital Fabrication 161
Leatherworking 171
The Results 173
10 Elder Gods Belt Pouch 175
Design 176
Digital Fabrication 182
Leatherworking 187
The Results 190
11 Le Voyage dans la Lune Shoulder Bag 193
Design 194
Digital Fabrication 199
Leatherworking 203
The Results 209
A Appendix: Online Resources 211
Leather 211
Hardware 212
Software 213
Digital Fabrication 214
Index 215