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Getting Started

Hey, we all start somewhere? What kind of tools and supplies do you need? Are there any helpful books? How can you get going now that you have been bitten by The Leather Bug? Post your newbie questions here, and let the more experienced folks help you through the initiation. The only dumb questions are the ones not asked!

1,318 topics in this forum

  1. Messenger bag template?

    By brainmonster,
    • 2 replies
    • 777 views

  2. What size Tiger thread do I need for this chisel?

    By brainmonster,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,472 views

  3. Linen thread recommendations available in US?

    By brainmonster,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,195 views

  4. Tooling tools

    By Affaltar,
    • 14 replies
    • 1,239 views

  5. Hardening or molding garmet side.

    By RasputinKarkadof,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,066 views

  6. Really confused about glue 1 2

    By ThoughtFission,
    • 29 replies
    • 7,437 views

  7. Leather shaving

    By jmacharia,
    • 1 reply
    • 859 views

  8. Punching holes

    By bulldog7,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,803 views

  9. Dyeing veg tan - leather becomes stiff

    By Alaisiagae,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,549 views

  10. Why would someone want a manual sewing machine?

    By Leatherchon112,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,279 views

  11. Where are good places for beginners to buy leather online? 1 2

    By TestTube,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,415 views

  12. Introduction and question(s)

    By Jdk426,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,204 views

  13. Introduction, and a thousand questions about canvas and machines!

    By Fognozzle,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,569 views

  14. leather weight

    By DaveP,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,156 views

  15. Woodworking tool cases, covers, etc.

    By twilson57,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,331 views

  16. Adler

    By Hewittknives,
    • 2 replies
    • 943 views

  17. Which stitching awl?

    By DaveP,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,081 views

  18. Leather Painting

    By Cassie00,   
    • 2 replies
    • 857 views

  19. Creasing thin veg tan leather

    By lostcaggy,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,108 views

  20. What grit sandpaper?

    By DaveP,
    • 5 replies
    • 4,098 views

  21. Tools?

    By harleybmw73,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,057 views

  22. I think I bought the wrong type of leather to practice on? Or.... 1 2

    By TestTube,
    • 40 replies
    • 5,119 views

  23. How to get smooth carving lines?

    By VanBandama,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,019 views

  24. Edge finishing thin soft veg tan goatskin

    By lostcaggy,
    • 1 reply
    • 762 views

  25. Carving cut and bevel question

    By geronimo42,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,303 views
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