This article shows how to achieve flawless, even hole spacing in leather projects using the right measuring tools for professional-level precision.
Choosing the Right Outsole Material for DIY Shoemaking: Finding Balance with EVA Foam
This article helps you understand different outsole materials and shows when EVA foam makes sense for comfort, grip, and easy shoemaking.
Small Tools, Big Difference: The Role of Flat-Jaw Pliers in Hand-Stitched Leather Goods
This article breaks down how professional flat-jaw pliers improve hand-stitching precision, protect your leather surface, and make every pull smoother and more consistent.
The Quiet Hero of Every Workbench: Inside the Design of the Maxita 360° Stitching Pony
This article breaks down how a well-designed stitching pony can transform your leather-stitching comfort, precision, and workflow — and what makes the Maxita 360° model worth having on your bench.
Don’t Burn Your Hands (or Your Table): A Calm, Safe Workflow for the Maxita EC-27 Hot Foil Machine + Anti-Scald Holder Base
Learn a safe, step-by-step EC-27 workflow—Omron-steady heat, IR alignment, and a slot-in Anti-Scald Holder Base—for fast letter swaps, clean results, and a protected workbench.
The 1–15 mm Hole Size Guide (That Actually Fits) — with the Yorkshine Punch Set
A straight-to-the-point sizing playbook for belts and watch straps—measure hardware, add 0.2–0.4 mm for leather, apply spacing rules, clear waste right, and use the printable cheat sheet to nail clean, consistent holes.
EC-27, Without the Hype: A Calm Case for a Hot-Foil Press You Can Grow With
A calm look at the Maxita EC-27—steady heat, repeatable alignment, and simple choices for cleaner leather/PVC/card results with less fuss.