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1. Sharpen it!

   Leatherworkers need sharp tools to do the best work. Find out how to sharpen knives and blades, and share your success stories!

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   • Sharpen rotary cutter blades?
   • By cardinal leather, January 23
2. Leather Tools

   Leather tools have specialized uses. Learn about available tools, how to care for them, sharpening, and safety.

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   • Centering Oblong holes for belt making
   • By Outfitr, January 31
3. Leather Sewing Machines

   Lighter weight leathers can be sewn on home machines, but the tough stuff requires commercial or industrial sewing machines. They can be tricky to set up and operate, but can't be beat for production work.

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   • 341 vs 1341 parts and maintenance
   • By kgg, 12 hours ago
4. Leather Machinery

   Leather clickers, burnishers, splitters, and other leather machinery that doesn't sew.

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   • Weaver embosser: how does it work
   • By AlZilla, January 26
5. 3D Printers and Lasers

   Discuss computer driven 3D printers, engraving and milling machines, laser cutters and their software and resources

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   • Xtool F1 light
   • By Bert03241, Tuesday at 07:21 PM
6. Patterns and Templates

   Learn how to create your own, or how to use standard patterns.

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   • Need information on Saddle Bags
   • By OLDE WYLIE, January 26
7. Sewing Leather

   Whether you sew by hand or by machine, stitching can add beauty and durability to your work. Discuss lacing, appliqué, embroidery and the like here.

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   • Straight stitch lines
   • By Skinknife, February 1
8. Braiding

   From whips to purse straps, braiding leather is an art of its own.

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   • Is this a double loop braid?
   • By Chipster99, January 27
9. Hardware and Accessories

   Snaps, rivets, clasps, D & O rings, conchos and the like. Your project needs hardware that can handle the stress placed on it, and retain its appearance through the years.

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   • Does anybody make these?
   • By Cumberland Highpower, January 28
10. Exotics, Reptiles, Furs and others

    It takes special expertise to use exotic leathers and furs. Find out more about these "rare" critters here.

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    • Pigskin liners
    • By BlackDragon, January 16
11. All About Leather

    Latigo & Harness Leathers are treated with waxes and oils to resist water and limit stretching. Garment leather is not just from cows, it includes deerskin, pigskin, goatskin, sheepskin, suede/splits, and other lightweight leathers. Upholstery leather is heavier weight and may require a commercial machine. Rawhide is not tanned, and has excellent properties for forming. It is not the leather your shoelaces are made from. Vegetable tanned leather is the only type of leather that will absorb water enough to stamp or carve.

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    • Recommended Source for Hermann Oak Tooling.
    • By PastorBob, Yesterday at 12:39 PM