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Great find, As far as the Hackbarth tools are concerned. About six or so months ago I saw an add which read 15 Tools $145.00. I am new to leather working, most of my tools come from Tandy's. I called the number on the add and I got a gentleman on the phone by the name of Lonnie Height. I am sure there are folks on this site whom might know Lonnie. After talking to him, I felt like I knew him all my life. He was the most informative person on the subject of Hackbarth tools you would ever want to talk to. He worked there for the original owner. He is still making tools under Gomph-Hackbarth- Lonnie Height. I purchased the tools and they are great. This is all the information I have to reach him. Hackbarthtools@hotmail.com his number is also on the flyer 520-642-3891 It will be well worth for you to give him a call, he is a really informative man when it comes to tools and leather. He will be able to give you dates how they were made and what they are worth and anything else you would want to know, he is a very nice gentelman. Jim

Thank you 5way, I tried it today and it worked out fine. Jim

Can the videos be down loaded? I will not be at home on the dates given.

Hi My name is Jim, I started working with leather this year. I got into metal detecting a few years ago. I was in need of leather holsters, belts and small cases, so I decided to give it a try. I always admired the art of leather working. I love the smell and feel and everything about it. This is an excellent site and wanted to thank you all for the help you give me. Jim

Congratulations Bob you truly deserve it.

LOL I love you guys

I want to thank you Birdman and Gmace99. I did what you suggested and it came out very nice. I heated the screw creaser with canned heat, I heated it enough to where, I couldn't touch it and leave my finger on it.I did have it a little to hot a few times. I could see and feel the finish melting. Thank both of you guys. Jim

Thank you for the video. I guess I will have to use the kitchen table when my wife is asleep. Jim

Thank you both, you have been a big help. I will have to practices a bit. I like the way your lines look in the thumb nail. Thank you very much. Jim

My biggest problem is to make the first cut on a piece of leather that I am going to use for belts. I have a roller knife, it is good for 3.5 to 4 oz leather nothing past that. I have to cut on the floor with a straight edge. As Joe59 said, I have a problem cutting with a razor, I usually under cut. I am not sure what a draw gauge is, I will look it up. Thank you Joe59. I do have Al's book, Leather tools.

Hi, I am new to leather, this is my first year. I purchased some Sedgwick bridle butt 3.5-4mm for belts. From Abby Leather.It is a really nice looking piece of leather. My question is what would be the best way to crease it? I tried a wet sponge, and used a wooden Osborn creaser and a adjustable one from Tandy. The leather repels the water, that didn't work so well. I was thinking of heating the Tandy creaser. I tried on a scrap piece and there was no big difference from the wooden one. I don't want to ruin the belt blank. I'm I using the right creaser? I love the way the belt looks when finished, I think it would look better with the lines. Jim

Thank you for sharing this story, I can't get over the belt loop. I am new to this art, I love learning about and seeing this type of work. You are a lucky man, or was it luck? Carry on, might be the message. Jim

The above is great advise, I found myself getting in way over my head. I became addicted with purchasing tools.

Your article really helped me get started. It is well written and all the helpful hints are easy to understand for a newbee like myself. Thank you for taking the time to help keeping leather working alive. Jim

I purchased some Sedgwick bridle butt from Abby Leather. It is a beautiful looking piece. My problem is putting a crease in it. I am very new to leather working. I have no problem with creasing veg tan leather. The Sedgwick has the wax finish and water doesn't penetrate it. When I crease it the line is very light. I used a Osborn wooden creaser. I am a little nervous to use the swivel knife on a long straight line. I am doing belts, I forgot to mention that. I live in NJ USA, that leather as you all know is not cheap. I do have an adjustable creaser from Tandy, I heated it a bit, it didn't do any better then the wooden one. Thank you, Jim

Hi All, I am new here and this is what I came to see. Thank you very much Clay.

Hi Bob, I am new here and just wanted to thank you for all your help. I have your step by step instructions on how to do edges stuck to my wall. My edges come out great, now I have to work on the rest of my work. Jim

Just wanted to say hi to all you folks. I just started working with leather and will need all the help you have time to give. I was inspired to work with leather by watching Armitage Leather & Leodis videos. Nigel was a big help in getting me started Thank you all. Jim