Members mastermind Posted August 28, 2010 Members Report Posted August 28, 2010 I am interested in leatherworking, and would like to know a good place to get started. If anyone knows of any good manuals or anything like that, please let me know. Thank you. Quote
Members rmr Posted August 29, 2010 Members Report Posted August 29, 2010 On 8/28/2010 at 11:09 PM, mastermind said: I am interested in leatherworking, and would like to know a good place to get started. If anyone knows of any good manuals or anything like that, please let me know. Thank you. Go to a local Tandy store or get on line and look up a laether supply store( there are numerous ones that advertise on this site- all are good). Buy all the paperback books from Al Stohlman : how to hand stitch, definitly get the one on tools and their care ( one of my best referrences) and all 3 books on making cases, as well as the one on staining leather. Read these several times and your well on your way. Buy a piece of inexpensive veg tan leather and practice. As you read the book- make a list of tools you will need and want. You can start very basic and over 2-3 years you will gradually acquire a bunch of tools- some you use every day- some for just special situations. Constantly look over this site- there are lots of great people with a wealth of experience that will answer questions willingfully for you, read what others have posted and you will learn lots!!!! Good luck Anyway my 2 cents worth Bob R Quote
Members mastermind Posted August 29, 2010 Author Members Report Posted August 29, 2010 Thanks! I'll check those out immediately. Quote
Members nopension Posted August 29, 2010 Members Report Posted August 29, 2010 You might check your local library, I found a lot of info there!! Fred Quote TOO SOON OLD, TOO LATE SMART !!
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