Nooj Report post Posted March 29, 2011 So, I broke my scapula in a couple of places in a motorcycle accident this past Friday. Now I have all this free time from work... but cant do anything cuz I've only got one arm to use (minimally, at that). Are there any one handed leatherworkers out there? I guess it's situational... but I suddenly want to make a leather arm sling with this oil tanned side I have sitting here (I planned on making chaps with it). Anybody seen a tandy pattern pack for that? I guess when cabin fever sets in bad enough I'll figure out some way to get it done... Nooj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillB Report post Posted March 30, 2011 I have an old Virbra-Tool which would allow one to do tooling with one hand. It is basically an oscillating vibrator that holds a tool and the vibrations do the same as tapping the tool with a mallet. I have seen pictures on this site of pneumatic systems, all back yard mechanic made. I also so one that was about the size of a thumb and was used by a silver engraver. The other thing you might try is leather burning. This is similar to wood burning and would look like a black tattoo. Tandy sells a leather burning kit. You might also look at wood burning kits since it is all the same principal. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted March 30, 2011 Take a look at the holsters and accessories by member "Shorts". She does it with one hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted April 1, 2011 I would think that a lot could be done using 'c' clamps and stitching horses to hold the leather while you work on it. I would think that stamping could be quite a challenge though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
