Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools

[candyleather]

Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools, C. 1700-1950: And the Tools of Allied Trades by R. A. Salaman

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Astragal Press (September 1996)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1879335727

Edited July 29, 2007 by Johanna

[whinewine]

Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools, C. 1700-1950: And the Tools of Allied Trades by R. A. Salaman

Paperback: 400 pages

Publisher: Astragal Press (September 1996)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1879335727

It's probably the most comprehensive book of its kind that shows the majority (but still not all, certainly) of the tools used in the various leather craft/ leather working fields. It gives pictures & illustrations and the uses for the various tools. It is a great resource for those who see weird tools (often on ebay) & wonder 'what the hell is that & what is it used for?'.

It's pricey. Is it worth it? Depends. It's a RESOURCE, a REFERENCE source. It doesn't show leathercrafting techniques; it illustrates various (weird, often) tools and variations of those tools. I just got my copy & I find it worth the money. Others may or may not.

Shop around for prices. Google (or use some other web search) 'Dictionary of Leather Working Tools' & you'll see book sellers that have various different prices. Amazon.com had(has) a special offer of $30.00 off on a first purchase is you take their credit card. That's how I got mine.

Good luck.

russ

Edited July 29, 2007 by whinewine

[Luke Hatley]

It's probably the most comprehensive book of its kind that shows the majority (but still not all, certainly) of the tools used in the various leather craft/ leather working fields. It gives pictures & illustrations and the uses for the various tools. It is a great resource for those who see weird tools (often on ebay) & wonder 'what the hell is that & what is it used for?'.

It's pricey. Is it worth it? Depends. It's a RESOURCE, a REFERENCE source. It doesn't show leathercrafting techniques; it illustrates various (weird, often) tools and variations of those tools. I just got my copy & I find it worth the money. Others may or may not.

Shop around for prices. Google (or use some other web search) 'Dictionary of Leather Working Tools' & you'll see book sellers that have various different prices. Amazon.com had(has) a special offer of $30.00 off on a first purchase is you take their credit card. That's how I got mine.

Good luck.

russ

I bought mine from e-bay ,$32.00 and i am well pleased with it.

Now they are going for $39.00 and up.. :beer:

[chocolateducttape]

I think it's interesting for the historical value. Even if it doesn't show you techniques for using the tools, it's cool to see the development of them.