memheli

Hi all, Looking form some product advice here. I've been working on very simple leather projects for a few months now and have decided I want to buy a kit of dies and swivel knife. I already have mallets, awl, a variety of stitching forks, but no dyeing tools. I know tandy has the starter set which includes a cheap wooden mallet (don't need) and three patterns (which I also don't need) for 50$. They also sell the same set of tools, although they appear to be made of different metal, on the wall in a bag for 10$ more? I don't mind spending a bit more, maybe 75$, just wondering if you guys have some sage advice here before I pull the trigger on something. memheli

I appreciate everyones feedback here. Really helpful in getting started. Thanks again!

I just took the advice and ordered some myself.

ok, I appreciate everyones comments. I suspected that the Tandy would be ok, I just didn't want to start out with something that had a known proven bad track record. I'm going to get the Tandy model. I'm looking forward to participating in this forum and learning from you all.

Hi, I've been making wallets for a few months now. I basically just ordered some leather and an awl off eBay and have been learning from there. Now, after some research, I see that a stitching groover will help recess the thread and provide a more finished look. I've done a bit of looking around, and see the Tandy sells for around 15$. I've seen some others that sell for 100$. On Amazon, I read the reviews, and the Tandy didn't fair well. Can you all point me to a good value tool? I don't mind spending the right amount of money on one, just not sure where to start here.

Hi, I've been making wallets for a few months now. I basically just ordered some leather and an awl off eBay and have been learning from there. Now, after some research, I see that a stitching groover will help recess the thread and provide a more finished look. I've done a bit of looking around, and see the Tandy sells for around 15$. I've seen some others that sell for 100$. On Amazon, I read the reviews, and the Tandy didn't fair well. Can you all point me to a good value tool? I don't mind spending the right amount of money on one, just not sure where to start here.