theoldcoyote

Is Tandy the only supplier in the Austin area? There are no local family owned businesses? Even in the surrounding areas, Bastrop, Wimberley?

Thanks again Bobby. I ordered a Barry King with a 5/8" barrel, 3/8" straight thin and 1/4" angle. Looking forward to learning. Any good books you'd recommend?

Hey Bobby, would you recommend a 3/8" thick or thin as my starter? Also thinking of ordering a 1/4" angle as well so I can try out both.

Man y'all are really helpin' a brother out, much obliged. Do you think it's worth the bread to start off with a professional maul? My wife is a leatherworker, but she only uses deer and elk, so she has a handful of rawhide mallets. Could I get by with one of those for a while or is it better to start with a good one?

Thanks y'all. On another note, I was thinking of ordering one of Barry's round mauls as well. What size would you recommend?

I'm new to leatherwork. I'm a carpenter by trade and know the importance of a quality tool versus a piece of crap. That said I don't want to drop alot of bread on the wrong tool. Would y'all recommend I buy a cheap Tandy swivel to figure out what feels good in my hand or just pull the trigger and buy a Barry King? I have average size hand but fat figures due to alot of broken knuckle over the years. Barry's swivels come in 3/8" up to 5/8" and I'm clueless where I'd be. Also, should I start off with a straight blade or angle? 1/4" or 3/8"? Thank ya kindly, Caleb