TalkingRock Report post Posted February 1, 2011 I have been a member of this site since May of 09, I have read and watched some great instructions and how to's. I am now retired and ready to make an investment in leather crafting to the best ability. Professionaly I am an engineer and my hoby has included wood working over the years. When I purchased tools , always got the best I could afford and some are over 40 years old and still working. Now I am ready to start in leather as a hoby is there anyone who can give me a list of what tools and brands and accessories I need to get started. I am a sass shooter and want to start with cowboy gear. I purchased a Tandy starter kit, most of the tools are not very good quality. I love old tools and new ones if anyone has some suggestion, I am looking for a good investment and bang for my money. What I want is to buy once and not have to upgrade later. Great site and realy enjoy. Thanks, TalkingRock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted February 1, 2011 Welcome! There are a number of tool makers out there, some of which are members of this forum. I have an assortment. I have some of the older Tandy tools 60's & 70's, a few Hide Crafter Pro Tools, but I have been upgrading over the years and have aquired some Barry King, Gomph Hackbarth, and HIdes to Art., and a couple of Jeremiah Watt toos. I have seen ,but not used WayneJueschke's & Chuck Smith Tools. As far as Swivel Knifes go, Many of the above mentioned tool makers have swivel knives, but I am partial to the Leather Wrangler myself. I know there are more tool makers out there, but these are the ones I can think of at the moment. Many advertise in the Leather Crafter and Saddler's Journal. It is a great Leatherworker publication if you are not already familiar with it. Good Luck and will look forward to seeing some of your work. - Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
