Simplynate Report post Posted January 30, 2012 Hi everyone, Writing from Boston here~! I am starting to purchase tools to dive into leather crafting! I have been wanting to learn leather work for a while now and decided to finally take the plunge. It's an exciting time but also a very confusing process - lol. I've been reading, and watching a lot of the internet and have come up with a list of tools that I feel will help me get started for making simple wallets. I would appreciate any feedback and judgements on whether there is anything on my shop / wish list that may not be suitable for the type of work I want to do. That is, small wallets using 4-5oz veg-tanned leather. I am going to be saddle stitching and keeping the wallets pretty clean and simple - no embellishments etc. The tools is the most confusing aspect, since I can't decide how many sizes of what I would require to start initially. I feel like what I have below will be a good start - comments appreciated. Thank you! Nate Edger - #2 1/8th Overstitcher - #6 Adjustable Gouger Sewing Awl Haft Stitching Awl Harness Needles - #1 & #2 Saddle Chisel - 4 Prong (3/32 apart) Mallet Poundo Board Bone Folder (Ordering) Versa Groover Other: #5 Cord Barbour Linen Thread Knives, blades Metal rulers Sandpaper Wool dobs Shears Gum tragacanth Tan Kote Neatsfoot Oil Beeswax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 31, 2012 Welcome to the forum Nate, the only thing that doesn't fit in the list is the Saddle Chisel because I don't see any lace on your list. Kevin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplynate Report post Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Kevin - thanks for the sharp eye! The item is actually this: http://www.csosborne.com/no700.htm - I mistyped! Looking forward to contributing some of my work in the next few months! If anyone is in Boston and would like to meet please hit me up! Always looking for local enthusiasts to share ideas and tips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Welcome to the forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
