Hello, im from la and im new to this leathercraft concept. I think its a really form of art. You can do whatever you want. I just started. I ordered 6 1/2 oz. Cowhide and 2 oz pigskin. I will be making a Sam Browne. Its a police belt. And I will be making mace pouches and holster and a flashlight holster, and mag pouches. I would also like to know the tools and I will be needing. Also what would be a good finish for something extremely tough and water proof. It will receive a black dye. And I will also add snowproof, I think. I would appreciate it if you guys would point me to the right direction as far as the tools and things I need to do. I will be buying from Springfield leather. I also need help with the procedure of making the iteam. I will be tooling the leather with basketweave and a camouflage tool.