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I'm looking for a copy or or pdf scans of the tools made by Midas / Kelly Tools New Zealand as I'm trying collect them for my future use I was luck enough to snag 20 tools just recently a mix of them either marked Midas or Kelly even one marked Leathercraft Tools NZ #196 which chrome not gold anodized I must get to somewhere with a sonic cleaner or similar to bring them back to a nice clean a more usable state as they are a bit on the dirty side from storage and lack of use. Cheers Bob
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Liquidating complete leather shop including leather, other materials, tools, and machines. Take it all -- add to your existing business -- or start your new career, second job or hobby today! Located in Southern California north of Los Angeles. Please call 661 268 0813 -- we don't use the computer much -- sorry about that.
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I am looking for some opinions on an experiment i am trying. I had a couple of Osborne punches(1/4,1/2) from garage sale that were not real sharp. I stamped the punches 1/2 way through the leather, then rubbed stropping compound in the impression left by the punch. Then I put the punch in the impression and rotated it back and forth and it stropped the punch inside and out at the same time! Has anyone else tried this? It seemed to do a very good job so I'm curious what you all think. Paul
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I am a relatively new leather worker based in thailand. And while my work is only for personal use and/or gifts and my experience limited, I abhor the quality of materials and supplies that I have found in Thailand. For example, I cannot find an outlet for any Fiebings products or any shops that even remotely compare to Tandy Leather. Does anybody have any suggestions?
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We specialize in the rare and unique and always provide a top quality product. If you're looking for a leather stamp that's been discontinued by a maker, we may have it. Check out our website at http://elwelkerleatherstamps.com for more. Happy Leatherworking!
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Hello! I'm just getting into the craft, and I'm trying to figure out a good place to start. I found this thread (leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25464) which had a great list of tools, but I added them all to a shopping cart on Tandy's website and the grand total came to a little over $300. Is that really what I'm looking at to get started? Is there a starter kit with a few projects that would make sense for me? Or a few tools and a book of projects that could get me started? I would hate to make a huge investment and then find my interest wane; it would be much better to slowly accrue tools as I progressed into projects which require them. Thank you so much for your help! I'm excited to get started!
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Have any of you heard of the Handibot? Here is the URL: http://handibot.com/index.php Its made by the same people that make the Shop Bot. Basically it's a small CNC router. I'd like to use it to cut out small thin leather appliques (held in place with some kind of two-sided adhesive). But it occurs to me that I also might be able to use it to engrave metal hardware. I've sent the company a message asking them about the leather appliques. What do you all think? Do you all have any other uses for this bot?
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Our version of the pear shaders 227 and 228 have a less pronounced hook. You will like the way the curve fits flower leaves and curves. You may have wondered, as I have, why Craftool dropped these so early in their production. I would speculate due to their extra work on that “simple looking" compound curve. material is 1018 steel. Impression approximately 3/16" by 7/16". Available polished or blued. Overall length is 4 1/2". Our Price: $74.99 for set of 2. Please reply to this forum if you're interested. For more about Welker Handmade Leather Stamps, log on to http://elwelkerleatherstamps.com to see the latest!
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Here is a video of my work area... I picked up a new camera (GoPro 3 White) and decided I'd try and make some videos of my leatherwork. I am just a beginner, however, I have learned so much from other people (of all skill levels) posting videos that I figured that maybe someone could benefit from my little knowledge or, from my mistakes... I'm new to making vids and new to the GoPro as well so I hope you don't get sea-sick watching! All comments are welcome. (I have thick skin as well as the ability to ignore any non constructive comments.) (Click on the word "video" above to link to YouTube.) Thanks!
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What is the best tool for forming holsters? I have tried sharpie markers, bone folders ( from tandy) and even horn creasers also from Tandy and haven't been really happy with any of them they all see to mark the leather and I don't seem to get a real good molding from them anyway. Thanks -
Anyone used a Barry King grooved edger? Any thoughts on it? I'm considering purchasing a set, but I would love some feedback before I do. And pro or cons vs their common edger? My primary goal is a nice round edge on the leather, and a tool that is easy to sharpen.
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Hi all, it would be really helpful if we could create a sticky post that listed the basic tools needed for a beginner to get started. I've looked through posts as well as searched the web and I'm finding a lot of differing information. A sticky makes sense because someone who's just getting started will likely need to get those tools before getting involved in a project. There are a few things that would be helpful in addition to a basic list: the name of the tool (and any other common names it might go by) the sizes/types of the specific tool needed for basic projects a link to this tool where it can be purchased (so a beginner can get an idea of price) or at least a link to explain the tool further tools that are needed but can be substituted with common household tools (e.g. I've read that a box cutter works fine in some cases...) Thanks in advance! Although I'm hoping that the most basic of tools are applicable to all projects, in my situation, I'm wanting to begin with small projects such as a wallet and work my way towards a gun holster.
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Hi all, been looking around here for a couple of weeks and learning a ton, thanks for all the contributors! My first project is making key fobs. I have manually cut them up to this point and just came across a local company that makes steel ruled dies (AC Steel Rule). I have designed a 4"x 4.5" die that will cut 3 fobs at one time (each is 4"x1.5" with a 1/4" hole, all 3 share a long edge). Question is to but an arbor press or a shop press... I feel that the arbor press will be easier to operate (and faster be I am the unassisted power source) than the shop press but my concern is that a 1 ton harbor freight arbor press may not offer enough physics to cut the 6-8oz veg tanned leather. Any thoughts are appreciated!
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I have one of the small 3" Stohlman round knives from Tandy which I love the size but it's hell to keep it sharp enough to cut patterns out for holsters and such. Every 3-6 inches of cutting I have to restrop. One of my friends told me I should look at Greyghost or LR knives but both are well over a $100 and being on disability makes that price is a bit much for my budget. I am selling stuff but it's very hit and miss and not very consistent yet. I know Zack White tends to have good prices on tools and being from my home state of NC I try to send money there way when I can. They have 2 different Osborne knives one grey handle and a bigger one that has a wooden handle. The guy that guns a mobile knife sharpening business told type of metal is key with round knives. Cheap metal from the Middle East won't hold an edge for this type of work and will have to be ground daily. He carbon steel is the best which I doubt I can afford right now but something out there has to be in a more affordable price range. Any thoughts? The Osborne knives at Zack White are $50 and $65
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Hi everyone, I need to replace my edgers and upgrade, the low-cost ones that I now have have seen there better days and they're hard to keep sharp. Does anyone have an opinion on who makes the best edgers mostly #1 and #2 standard type? I am aware of most of the makers and would like some input from someone who has experience with the better quality made edgers get alot of use, hold a good edge and cut smoothly. Thanks
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Hi All, I'm a total noob, I love leather cuffs/wristbands/bracelets. I'd like to start making these and would like some helping determining which tools to start with. How much should I spend on draw gauges, edge bevelers etc. What else do I need to cut/radius the corners and what sizes? How to procure leather samples/swatches? I don't plan doing much embellishing/carving but would like to use studs/gromets/snaps/rivets etc. as hardware/fasteners. Eventually some stitching but not right away. I appreciate any help and advice. I look forward to the day when I can contribute to this forum. Thanks! Mike
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Hey guys, Here in South Africa, there is only one place to get any tools ; a third party retailer for the Tandy shop halfway across the country who seldom has stock. As a result, I am always on the lookout for easy tools that I can make myself to do the job. Mallets and mauls are very expensive here and there is only one in stock at any one time! I have been using a hammer handle with an old belt around it for about 5 months now but I am tired of it and wanted to upgrade. I have been coveting an Stolhman Poly Maul and decided that yesterday was the day that I try and make one for my self. No... I didn't really nail it the way I was hoping. It's a bit rough and ready and a lathe would have been a VERY useful tool to have so that I could turn down the handle nicely but, alas, I don't have one. However, I am thrilled with the outcome. and love the new feel of it. Here's a shot of the "raw materials". The threaded bar is a 6mm diameter and I used nyloc nuts to keep it all together. I didn't use any glue at all. It is seriously straight forward to make and so my only advice is to clamp the leather down when you drill the disks out! DO not try and hold it flat on the bench with your hand. I nearly lost a finger nail when the piece I was drilling, bit into the hole saw and wrapped my hand around the drill! It was a painful realisation of just how strong leather is. I have no idea where the center of the weight should be but I recon you could balance it by taking off the end disk, drilling a few small holes in the second disk down, inserting a few lead fishing weights, and clamping the whole thing back together. That way you could add weight to the head if necessary. The center of this one is right at the join between the head and the handle. Can any one tell me where the weight should lie? For the rest of us noobs out there, you don't need a huge budget to get started. Just a bit of patience and some effort, after all, this is a craft and an art so we may as well invest some time into the set up. Cheers Alex
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Hey . . . the Pendleton Leather show is Oct. 25 & 26. FYI, our Oregon weather has been fantastic the last couple of weeks (ie. no rain and great fall colors) so it's a nice time to visit. Some might say the show is better than Christmas. ;-) www.pendletonleathershow.com I'm only posting this because I've really enjoyed the show over the last couple of years. Nice vendors, and a great selection of leather and tools. Unlike the Sheridan show where some vendors only have things "on display" . . . all of last years Pendleton vendors were ready with stuff to sell at good prices. Just looking at the stacks of leather sides from Oregon Leather is mind blowing! Well . . . let's just say there stacks of leather was impressive. Cheers!
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Hello Leatherworker community! I'd like to make a rugid and tough belt. Simple and traditional looking belt. Something like this image attached. Where do I buy leather for this in bulk? What sort of weight/thickness do you recommend? How do I cut? (How do I make it basically) If someone can direct me towards a good step by step forum post or website that would help too. How would I stain or finish it? Any recommended market/website to purchase the items above? What tools do I buy? Many questions and many belts to be made... -Kim -
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Here is a tool that I have had for several years and love very much. I have left it just as I found it with the exception that I killed the oxidation to prevent it from father oxidation. It makes 4 button hole sizes and has a adjustment for edge spacing. It works very well. The name on it is F.C. Leypoldt, Phil. PA and it also has two patent date of Apr 16 78 -- Here are two pictures and the patent. -- Tex https://www.google.com/patents/US202446?dq=202446&hl=en&sa=X&ei=sx8vUrzNFdC72QWU2oDoCw&ved=0CDsQ6AEwAQ
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Hi All! I'm trying to make a hair effect on some carving. I saw a tutorial saying I would need to use a multi blade knife. Where can I find one? Tandy don't have any. Is there another tool I can use to do it? Thanks!
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Hello, I restore 19th century pianos and am in need some custom leather tools. Presently I am seek an oval leather punch that measures approx. 11/16" x 3/8". I need to replace the old leather ovals with ones that are consistently the same. I've attached a photo of the old leather pieces that sit on the back of the keys of an 1865 Hallet Davis Square piano. The damper levers sit on them. Thank you. Douglas Magnum Opus Piano Works Safety Harbor, FL magnumopuspianoworks.com
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Not sure if this is the right forum, but I spose I would like to show it off. So my husband and I were strolling about town and just wandered into an antique store. In the dredges of their giant basement, in the corner, on the floor, a very unique case caught my eye. A briefcase. A modified briefcase. Modified for tools. The ouside is a bit beaten up, but the bones and hardware are all in working and functional order. I am not sure if it was originally used for leather tools, but I dont know what other kinds of tools would fit such slots. Works for my meager (still growing) tool set though! Oh gosh, sorry if my pictures are upside down!
