Purchasing first set of saddle-specific tools

[AdamTill]

Hi folks,

Where would you all recommed that someone new to saddle making pick up their first set of good quality tools?

Thanks,

Adam

[grumpyguy]

Adam,

Check the thread "basic tools" by barra, It is a pretty good list of tools. As to the best place to buy them everyone has thier prefferences. there is a good thread on awls, round knives, head knives draw down stands and alot of other goodies too. So look around the threads and then go shoppin'. Remember Google is a great resource but some of the best suppliers of highly specialized tools are not on line so keep a note book handy while your looking though the threads. Some will require the use of the telephone. You'll find you will want the info later anyway when it's time for that special gadget you saw before but can't recall where.