How to use an adjustable stitch groover

Today’s tip video comes from a question asked by Thad.
Thad asked, “Do you have any tips or tricks you can share in using a stitch groover? I’ve messed up more than one piece of work with a wayward stitch groove.”
This is a great question as I’ve definitely shared the same frustrations. In this video I’ll show a few tricks that have helped me execute accurate stitch grooves.
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[@PrimoGIU]

Great video! Something, among others, that I have struggled with... but a quality blade solved most of my stitching groove issues. Next, when I can afford it, a quality swivel knife blade. I have so many issues, as an old, arthritic, rookie, that I'll keep watching. Thanks for these videos!

[@richardkatzman1215]

Joe, I never wait until the end of the project to groove the edge. I would rather waste a piece of leather than do all the tooling like your example just to have the edger jump off the leather. That would be very aggravating to the point of giving up leather work. There is a lot of work just in doing the design and tooling it. My suggestion to your viewers is to always groove the leather first. Best regards, Richard

[@bobjones8864]

Excellent basic tip Joe, thanks.

[@sergioduarte7254]

Wow the master makes it look easy

[@chrisbyars4422]

Very helpful video on the correct use of these tools. I started doing leatherwork years ago, the results being questionable ( more like ‘train wreck’). Thank you for posting!

[@teresamantei4818]

Your videos are so thorough thank you!!

[@kimberlytaylor5886]

Thank you for this video. I haven’t done leather working in ages. Honestly couldn’t remember what this was for 🫤

[@calex8807]

Thank you, now I know what I’ve been doing wrong.

[@jimmielynn]

Love your work❤

[@larrycumba2741]

If you’re like me and have trouble with the corners meeting nicely, take the guide off and use the groover like a scribe. That might give you more control in that area.

[@edwardwalton-oh4ub]

Need more tips would be nice

[@calebbilby4587]

Super helpful!!!

[@LarryReynolds591]

game changer. thank you

[@ruissarnadas]

Thanks man. Great video and helpful guidance. You're great!

[@genemyersmyers6710]

Thanks Joe

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

Great tip and trick. Thank you.

[@papermugcoffeestudio9235]

Thank you!

[@fernandozuluaga7395]

Muchas gracias 👍

[@rasdlsify]

This might be a dumb question but, my stitch groover is dull and won’t cut worth a darn. It has the guide and the tiny hole that cuts must be dull. I only used it a few times. Looks just like the one you used but who knows what the brand or quality is. Thanks

[@harrymclaughlin955]

How does one sharpen this tool Joe? That's a mighty tiny hole there.

[@dannymarkgraf34]

I get a groove, but i do not get a strip out like you are. What am i doing wrong? I have it angled, decent pressure, straight groove, but no little strip removed.

[@sheilas.6170]

What types of leather can you use the Groover on?

[@conniedarling1939]

Mine has never worked decently even though it has only been used a couple times.