Dallas Cowboy Report post Posted May 13, 2012 I am trying to find the best books or DVDs for the basics of leather working. Things like carving, stamping, cutting and proper tool use. I read on another thread that books by Al Stohlman are recommended. Any other books or DVDs that you recommend? Interested in making belts, chaps, holsters, wallets etc....Simple stuff but i would like to learn from the beginning instead of making tons of mistakes trying to jump ahead several steps at a time. Thanks DC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgerbitz Report post Posted May 13, 2012 Jerimiah Watt has a nice DVD on carving and stamping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallas Cowboy Report post Posted May 13, 2012 I will try to find that and check it out. Thank you for the reply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike516 Report post Posted May 13, 2012 I am a beginner also and, at the recommendation of others, picked up "Leatherwork Manual" By Stohlman, Patten and Wilson and I love it. If you are looking for the very basics, this is a great book with plenty of illustrations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallas Cowboy Report post Posted May 13, 2012 Thanks for the reply Mike. That one was on my list to look into as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 13, 2012 You can not beat Chan Geers videos. He is likely the best teacher on sheridan tooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kustom Report post Posted May 13, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Leathercraft-Tools-Al-Stohlman/dp/1892214903 This is a great book on how to use, sharpen etc, leather working tools. You're in Texas, tons of great leather workers there. Try to find a local leather crafters guild. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dallas Cowboy Report post Posted May 14, 2012 Thanks for all the suggestions. I looked up all of the suggestions and there is a wealth of knowledge out there. I looked at the Chan DVDs and the Watt DVD's. Anyone have any comparisons between the two? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted May 14, 2012 I am trying to find the best books or DVDs for the basics of leather working. <<<snip>>> Some on-line leather groups have libraries of information that they allow their members to check out DVDs or books for a period of time. Some on-line leather groups are: www.pslac.org , iilg.org Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
