What is a die and how do you use it?
The dies in my shop are referred to as clicker dies, they're made from steel and must be used with a clicker press. They can be designed to cut leather into complex or repetitious shapes. The die below is used for all LP studded belts and can cut seven holes in one motion, evenly and quickly.
Dies play an essential role in any professional leather workshop. I've invested heavily over the last several years designing and purchasing custom-made dies. Why should that matter to my customers? In simple terms, dies elevate the quality of the finished product in ways with which hand tools cannot compete.
Above: My work station where I keep the dies stored on magnetic racks. The black machine with the long arm is the clicker press.
Below: This studded wristband is almost complete. A two inch guided die pre-cuts the holes with absolute precision exactly where the snaps are to be set.
