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Thank you Bob, What you said makes a lot of sense to me. So for now I will continue tooling others patterns and learn the tools . Heck I have tools (Some stamps) that I dont even know where there suppose to be used . Also have to learn how to keep tools sharp, Im also working on my hand stitching and I haven't even touched dye yet , So Im a bit relieved that you say its ok to use existing patterns because I already have a lot to learn .

Thank you , your insight was very help full . Gave me something to think about ,

ok I have a question, I could never draw and never had a reason or desire to learn. Now that Im just getting into leather work I decided I wanted to learn tooling. I figured that I would just use patterns but now after only a few weeks Im feeling like Im cheating by tracing someones pattern on my leather and calling it "My Work" So my question is , can I learn to draw Sheridan style patterns.

I would be interested in buying one of these . Would be great if you could break one down and sell it as a kit .

I just got my Barry King maul (tapered) , Im getting used to it. I find myself not holding it in the right angle and seems like I had a few miss strikes . When I am conscious of how Im holding it , then it is very comfortable to use. I am thinking of ordering a straight one just so I have both .

Mrtreat. Im in the same boat as you . Im an absolute beginner but I have been lurking around here about a year now. My intentions are to make holsters and eventually become good enough where I can sell them, Recently I have taken an interest in tooling . I also decided to buy good tools . Finally last week I started ordering my stuff, I went with Barry King 16oz tapered Maul Barry King 7/16 swivel knife with 3/8 thin blade 4 Clay Miller stamps 10 assorted cheap stamps bought off facebook leather forums Gomph #5 over stitch wheel from Bruce Jonson Gomph #2 edger Stinger Awl from Bearman Douglas Awl blade from Sheridan <------ Still on backorder 25 John James harness needles Ritza 0.8mm thread Stitch Clamp made by me 8" Compass I ordered a headstone today that I will use for a tooling bench then reuse as my headstone when I die. Im even thinking of having the one side filled out and leave the end date open .

Thank You Charlie .

I still haven't found the price .

Im almost done with mine . I made it out of oak

Wow very nice work , I love the second photo from the top .

Im thinking of ordering a BK as my first knife , Not sure about sizes yet.

Im hoping to eventually be able to produce holsters that are good enough to sell. I want to learn everything by hand before I buy a $3,000 sewing machine. Not to mention i want to make sure im going to like this before i invest a ton. I would like to buy a Bear Man maul and a really nice swivel knife but im going to hold off and concentrate on hand sewing. I will play with the basket weave stamp untill i learn how to use it, then I might try my hand at swivel knife.

Ok so im having an Awl made by Bearman, I ordered a Douglas blade for it. I purchased a Gomph #5 overstitch wheel and Gomph #2 edger from Bruce Johnson. I ordered one basket weave stamp from Clay Miller. Im thinking im going to use a braided waxed thread but i dont know what sizes are used for holsters.

wow very nice, I like the one with the darker background better .

Thank You , I will call Sheridan tomorrow for my blade and I will also purchase a number 5 stitch wheel

Hello everyone I have been reading just about everything I could on this forum . I want to make holsters and Im ready to get started. I want to start out with a few simple tools but Im getting a bit frustrated on where to buy . I am almost finished making my stitch pony. I purchased John James saddle needles in size 00 today. Im waiting to hear back from Bearman because I want to order his Stinger Awl, I want to buy a Douglas blade for the Awl but don't know where to buy one, Im reading that you buy the douglas Awl blade from Sheridan but I do not see them listed and there is no way to order from there web sight. I dont know what size or type of thread to use for holster sewing . I want to buy an over stitch wheel but not sure what size to buy . Can someone please help me out I have been reading for day and still dont seem to have a cut and dry answer on what to buy and where .

Mike I do not have leather work on my page because I haven't made anything yet. im just getting into leather work and gathering tools.I would be very interested in some online lessons . I sent a request to the facebook page to join, my name on Facebook is Michael Augugliaro .

Bearman Im really wanting to order ! emails , and pm sent

Im definitly going to order one of these from Bearman, this will be my first Awl. Im loving the maple one.

WOW , Beautiful work !

WOW very nice !

Add me please

wow very nice work !

I bought my first piece of leather at Tandy and it was a shoulder but now looking on the lable it says 3-5 0z tooling bellies . I only wanted to buy a cheap piece to practice with since this is my first time working with leather.