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"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.

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Yes that is one fine book. thanks for refreshing my memory......

Edited by Luke Hatley

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