Beveling edges

[Pappy Hayes]

How do you get the edge beveled in tight curves like on the top of a slim jim holster?

[Trailrider]

There are a couple of ways: One is to use a #0 edger and carefully go around the inside curve on both sides of the leather; or (2) use an X-acto knife and, again, carefully go around the edge on both sides of the leather. Practice on a scrap piece for a dozen times or so before trying an actual piece!

[ChuckBurrows]

It also helps to have the right type edger - one designed for tight curves, a Bissonette is designed for fairly tight curves while there a even tight curve styles - Barry King make some nice ones - not cheap but very good. You can also look at new Osborne's a look for vintage tools by good makers - these are usually some what less expensive, but may need a bit of lvoing care to bring them up to par.
I like the push or pull cut ability with the Bissonete syle.

[David Carrico]

I use a tight corner edger made by Jeremiah Watt. I think they are about $65. His website is www.ranch2arena.com

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Thanks for the link, David. That edger looks like it would do really well in those tight places.