Historybuff Report post Posted January 22, 2011 "Dictionary of Leather-Working Tools, 1700-1950; and the tools of allied trades". By R.A. Salaman; The Astragal Press; ISBN 1-879335-72-7. This is one of the most comprensive books on leather tools that I have ever run across. It not only shows very good pen & ink drawings of the tools, but describes what they are for. At 377 pages it' covers a range of topics. The book covers 1,100 different tools Chapters include Bookbinder Boot and shoe maker Driving-belt maker Gut string naker Harness maker and saddler Glove maker This is just six out of thirteen chapters. The book also includes a list of tool makers. This volume is so comprehensive that I got rid of all my other leather books except for Hand Sewing and Leathercraft Tools by Al Stohlman. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted January 22, 2011 (edited) Yes that is one fine book. thanks for refreshing my memory...... Edited January 22, 2011 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites