Regis Report post Posted March 3, 2007 I watched "Use and Care of Hand Tools" video by Andy Stasiak this morning. I wish I had bought this and watched it when I was first getting started. Of all the videos and books that I've looked at this is the most helpful (except possibly Figure Carving Finesse by Al Stohlman). It goes into detail on sharpening all kinds of leather working tools and gives a little bit on proper use. Great stuff for beginner (which I still am). It's not exactly fast paced but I still didn't fall asleep, not even once. Regis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted March 5, 2007 There is a book by Al Stohlman called "Leasthercraft Tools" that goes into even more detail than the video, available at any Tandy or Leather Factory store or dealer. It's a great reference guide for the shop. The book is well illustrated and covers all the regular tools. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjbleather Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I watched "Use and Care of Hand Tools" video by Andy Stasiak this morning. I wish I had bought this and watched it when I was first getting started. Of all the videos and books that I've looked at this is the most helpful (except possibly Figure Carving Finesse by Al Stohlman). It goes into detail on sharpening all kinds of leather working tools and gives a little bit on proper use. Great stuff for beginner (which I still am). It's not exactly fast paced but I still didn't fall asleep, not even once. Regis Regis, I would like to second Johanna's recommendation about Stohlman's Leathercraft Tools. I would go so far as to say that it is probably the most important book that he wrote. Check it out about sharpening knives! Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
