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    Bandsaw and leather

    Would it be possible to cut a leather gun holster (basically trim off the snaps) by using a bandsaw? or am I asking for trouble? If not, what would be a better solution?

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    I would say yes IF you can get it flat to the table, if not then I would use an Exacto knife.

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    I've always used metal-cutting snips of various shapes for leather...unless you're talking about elephant hide, I can't see why you'd want to use a power saw.
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    gee, I forgot about my snips. Thanks

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    A circular cutting blade, attached to a handle, is a great cutting tool for leather. - -it looks like a miniture pizza cutter but is sharp as a razor. Sewing stores have them. I have tried everything else and the results are never satisfactory.

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