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So you are saying that you literally lay your item on the wax and punch right into the way like a rubber punch pad or something like that ?

Beehive, Yes I am realizing all the things you just mentioned, but it doesn't discourage me at all! I have always loved the process of creating. My main hobby has always been cooking and I love putting in the extra effort of making everything from scratch and enjoying the process. It is simply that I have not had much experience with leather yet to fully appreciate the labor involved. As I watch videos online to see how things are made and to learn proper techniques, I do realize that they are not showing the entire process and they are making it seem "perfect" and easy. What they don't show are the things I am asking about and how to overcome them. So I am so glad that this forum exists for me to have a platform to soak in the knownledge from others who have already gone through some of these learning hurdles. As far as the tools, I just wanted to make sure I was not shooting myself in the foot so to speak by buying the cheapest tools to try out leatherworking. So many times in other projects when I would try cheaper tools it would make the job miserable. Thank you so much for the great information and tips.

Ahh ok, thanks.

Thanks guys!

Do you guys use the dull tip or the sharp tip needles? I ordered a thinner thread recently and I was not able to get the dull needle through it.

So the other day I was using the amazon ones, and it was going through 3 layers of 4ish oz veg tanned leather, I could barely get the darn thing pulled out of the leather!

Thanks for the insite on the irons. Trying to pick things up in moderation. It gets quite pricey quick!

Wow really thats it ? I am going to try this on some scrap when I get home today.

Good Morning All, I was just wondering if I could get a little advice. I currently have these Chisels (I am returning them for a set on Buckleguy), however Whenever I stitch, my needle gets stuck when it gets to the thread. Is this due to the chisels im using or could it be due to the size of the needle thread? These are the needles / thread im using: It seems when I watch others sew on youtube that their needle/thread goes right through no problem. Thanks in advance! Josh PS these are the chisels I have on order: