Chuck Dorsett explains how custom polycarb backed steel leather-cutting dies offer a fast, budget-friendly option for die cutting leather quickly, accurately and consistently. Whether you're a hobbyist leather crafter or running a leather shop, learn how to simplify your workflow with the right die cutting tools for leather, and achieve professional-quality results with every cut.
You’ll learn everything you need to know about:
• Ordering custom leather cutting dies using simple hand-drawn sketches
• Choosing between polycarb dies and steel rule dies for different projects
• Using a clicker press for die cutting leather efficiently
• Cutting clean, consistent shapes from lighter-weight leathers
Chuck demonstrates how to submit a drawing for a luggage tag and walks through the finished dies, showing how they work on the Master Tool Mighty Wonder 4 Ton Clicker Press. You’ll also see how fast and cleanly the polycarb backed steel dies punch through leather—saving time and reducing waste.
Order Custom Polycarb Backed Leather-Cutting Dies
👉Submit your own sketch and bring your design to life
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/polycarb-custom-leather-cutting-dies
Leather Cutting Equipment Featured in This Video
👉 Master Tool Mighty Wonder 4 Ton Clicker Press
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-mighty-wonder-4-ton-hand-operated-clicker
Leather Featured in this Video
👉 Fire Veg Tan Leather, 3–4 oz.
https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/fire-veg-tan-sides-3-4-oz?variant=40929395441804
0:36 Designing Custom Poly Dies for Cutting Leather
2:24 Using Custom Poly Dies with Mighty Wonder 4 Ton Clicker Press
2:54 Sizes and Weights of Leather to Use with Custom Poly Dies and the 4 Ton Clicker Press
3:21 Cutting Leather With Custom Poly Dies and Mighty Wonder 4 Ton Clicker Press
4:13 Pros and Cons of Poly Dies vs Steel Rule Dies for Cutting Leather