Mightydog

I learned from when I started making chainmaille tools do make a difference. Cheap tools make the work harder and less enjoyable. So I would like to start with some mid range or better tools. This may be a newbie question but what is a "strop"? I'm looking to make a set of pauldrons. Nothing historically correct but more fantasy style. I understand it's going to take quite a bit of work and mistakes before I get them right but I'm to sacrifice the time and leather. I've been looking fot a particular look and haven't been able to find it.

I'm currently working on a chain piece in trade for some leather. It's something I've wanted to try for awhile so when the opportunity came up to barter for some I couldn't pass it up. It will be about 3 weeks before I'm finished with the piece I'm working on. I live just outside Manassas. I'm not sure what I'll need to start as far as tools. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Hello everyone, I'm thinking about getting into leather working. I have been doing custom chainmaile armor for about 8 years now. I'm looking to expand it into leather and chain. I'm looking at trying my hand at armor mostly. I'm having a rough time finding patterns or tutorials to help with this endeavor. I'm looking to do this as a hobby not professionally. Just make it for my self and friends. Any help will be greatly appreciated.