PapaWolf Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Ok, I've been doing minor leatherworking for a little while now and decided, as I have mentioned before, to try and bring in some extra money with this hobby. I took into consideration the items I want to make and then thought about the BASIC tools I would need to start out. Let me know if you guys think I am missing anything or have something I probably won't need. Items I'll primarily be making: Belts, Bracers, Motorcycle Saddlebags, Bracelets, Grieves, Key Fobs, Medicine Bags, Dog Collars, Tank Guard/Bibs, and Medieval style belt bags(those and the saddle bags make me wish I could afford a sewing machine right now) Tools/Items I am looking into: Sewing Awl Needles Jewlers Rouge Ball Point Stylus 8 prong chisel 1/8" Industrial Knife(Possibly Head Knife) Strip/Strap Cutter #4 Edge Beveler Nylon Edge Slicker Steel Blade 1/4" Angle for Swivel Knife Neatsfoot Oil Eco-Flo Gum Tragacanth Eco-Flo Carnauba Creme The 77 2D/3D stamp set from Tandy 1/4" ABC/123 set Eco-Flo 12 dyes Do you think I need any leather? (that was a joke of course) Things I already have: 3/4" ABC Set Safety Beveler #6-12 hole punch Sm/Md/Lg Rivets and Setter Mallet Line 24 Snaps I know things like a Sewing Machine, Stamp Press, and Belt press would be great but due to just starting out it will be a little while before it comes to that. Keep in mind I am just trying to get mostly the bare minimum at the moment. Any ideas on what to add or take off would be greatly appreciated Papa Wolf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superchute Report post Posted April 14, 2008 m things on the short list slab of rock to tool on the thicker the better some good light's tracing paper to copy things get a head knife and you will never go back may be some chonchos thread and needle may be a stichmarker a compass just some of my thoughts Russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Report post Posted April 14, 2008 I'd add some Al Stohlman books, a few hours reading can save you weeks of learning the hard way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigAlC Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Hi, I go along with the idea of a decent marble slab to use for tooling. I got a great piece from my local grave - stone maker. It is about 24" by 18" and 1" thick. He gave me it for free as it was a broken piece they thad no use for. Give it a try Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted April 14, 2008 Ok, I've been doing minor leatherworking for a little while now and decided, as I have mentioned before, to try and bring in some extra money with this hobby. I took into consideration the items I want to make and then thought about the BASIC tools I would need to start out. Let me know if you guys think I am missing anything or have something I probably won't need. Items I'll primarily be making: Belts, Bracers, Motorcycle Saddlebags, Bracelets, Grieves, Key Fobs, Medicine Bags, Dog Collars, Tank Guard/Bibs, and Medieval style belt bags(those and the saddle bags make me wish I could afford a sewing machine right now) Tools/Items I am looking into: Sewing Awl Needles Jewlers Rouge Ball Point Stylus 8 prong chisel 1/8" Industrial Knife(Possibly Head Knife) Strip/Strap Cutter #4 Edge Beveler +++ Nylon Edge Slicker +++ Steel Blade 1/4" Angle for Swivel Knife Neatsfoot Oil Eco-Flo Gum Tragacanth Eco-Flo Carnauba Creme The 77 2D/3D stamp set from Tandy +++ 1/4" ABC/123 set +++ Eco-Flo 12 dyes Do you think I need any leather? (that was a joke of course) Things I already have: 3/4" ABC Set Safety Beveler #6-12 hole punch Sm/Md/Lg Rivets and Setter Mallet Line 24 Snaps I know things like a Sewing Machine, Stamp Press, and Belt press would be great but due to just starting out it will be a little while before it comes to that. Keep in mind I am just trying to get mostly the bare minimum at the moment. Any ideas on what to add or take off would be greatly appreciated I wouldn't bother with the checked items. The nylon slicker is worthless- you're better off with a canvas rag or a rough washcloth and saddle soap. The more you get into this craft the more you will want to carve the letters instead of stamping them too. Stamped letter can look really amateur when put onto a great carving piece. I think that you will use a # 2, or #3 edger more than the #4 but don't get rid of it. Get a slab, a GOOD(henley) knife and a maul if you are just starting. I used a mallet for 20+ years and the maul is much easier to use on your arm. It's an extension of your wrist. If you don't want a steel knife then definately get a ceramic blade- 1/4" angled. just some random thoughts based on my experiences. stay the course! pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
