US Naval Leathercraft Manual

[NerdyLeather]

Here are photos of every page of a 1940-1950's era US Navy Leathercraft Manual. It includes patterns, locations to purchase supplies, and much more. I tried to take the best photos I could, if you want a close up of something let me know and I will try to accommodate.

[Mulesaw]

WOW!! 

That is an impressive task you have done here.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

Brgds Jonas

[fredk]

Wot he said   

It must have taken you ages

Thanks for doing it and sharing it

I'll peruse it all properly later when I have some more time spare

[bladegrinder]

That had to take a long time to post and I’m sure everyone here appreciates it! I wish I could get a copy of that book, wow!😃

[Johanna]

This is what we had before Al Stohlman and later, the internet. Thanks for sharing. This brings back some old memories of how little we had before the Reis family bought the Leathercrafters and Saddlers Journal, before the IFoLG. One of the oldest tradecrafts in the world, and it almost died out quietly, except for us diehard enthusiasts.

[bland]

That's cool!  Thanks for posting it!

[Johanna]

US Naval Leathercraft Manual - Leather History - Leatherworker.net.pdf 

I turned this thread into a pdf for those of you who are on limited connections, or want to review it offline.

[Scoutmom]

Thank you.

 

[SUP]

That is very nice of you @NerdyLeather. It must have taken you so long to do it.  Thank you.

Thanks for converting it into pdf form  @Johanna

[AlZilla]

Kudos and bonus points to @NerdyLeather. Definitely got my eye out for a hard copy.

Is that longer than a regular 8.5x11 sheet?  I'm just wondering if an office supply type place might be able to scan a pdf? I'd certainly chip in to cover the cost.