Sheriden Tools

[PanioloBrian]

I just wanted to post on here a thought of mine, I have been toolin' for 5 months and am thankful for TLF having inexpensive tools so that I could try out my new hobby at a reduced expense. I was at the southwest leather show and spent a bunch of money on Barry King tools and the level that my work has gone up is well noticed among friends and customers.

I am just learning so most of my stuff has been "free" to friends+family. The money that i have made on leathercrafts i put right back into my "habit account" that could just be made payable to Barry King!

Thanks to TLF for starting my new passion, and Barry King and Bob Beard for tools that my 5 year old son will still be using when I can't see to tool anymore!

[Ken Nelson]

I just wanted to post on here a thought of mine, I have been toolin' for 5 months and am thankful for TLF having inexpensive tools so that I could try out my new hobby at a reduced expense. I was at the southwest leather show and spent a bunch of money on Barry King tools and the level that my work has gone up is well noticed among friends and customers.

I am just learning so most of my stuff has been "free" to friends+family. The money that i have made on leathercrafts i put right back into my "habit account" that could just be made payable to Barry King!

Thanks to TLF for starting my new passion, and Barry King and Bob Beard for tools that my 5 year old son will still be using when I can't see to tool anymore!

I just got a handful (9) stamping tools from Clay Miller. I am so pleased. He is awesome to work with. His tools are reasonably priced. Hope more leather crafters will give him a try. I really don't think you will be disappointed. Ken

Edited April 12, 2012 by Ken Nelson

[15mules]

Watersnake, I am new to SHeridan and I too have been looking for a starter tool set. I am close to Springfield leather and was really considering buying a starter set from them. Everyone seems to be in agreenment that BK tools are better than Tandy. Does that include SL tools or are they the same that Tandy sell?? The prices at SL are in the $20 range. I looked on BK's site and his tools all show in the $50 range, however your 17 tool set for $400 comes out in the $20 range. Does he have a lower price for buying complete sets?? or am I missing something??

[BarryS]

I myself also have a lot of Barry's tools, just living around an hour and a half. The impressions from his tools are crisp and clean, for the money they are well worth it. Barry's Tools range from anywhere in the 15 dollar range on up to 60 dollars for the custom basket stamps. However, most of his tools are in the 20 - 35 dollar range. My suggestion to you is to give Barry a call and talk to him about what you are looking for. Barry's customer service is top notch and he will be the best to assist you in your endeavors, if indeed you would like to get Barry King Stamping tools.

Edited September 21, 2012 by BarryS

[Santo]

I just got a handful (9) stamping tools from Clay Miller. I am so pleased. He is awesome to work with. His tools are reasonably priced. Hope more leather crafters will give him a try. I really don't think you will be disappointed. Ken

I second the recommendation on Clay Miller tools. I have replaced all my bevelers along with some specialty bevelers and some custom stamps. Great customer service and quick turnaround.

[Bulldodge]

I just recently myself started branching off into the world of Sheridan type carving and purchased several tools from Barry. He is very helpful, everytime I called him he was there to answer any questions. If you call him up have him send you a catalog, it makes it easier to see the size rather than looking at it on the website. After I bought my tools I went into Tandy Leather Factory here in my local home town and saw that they are now carrying "Crafttool Pro" series and they are all stainless steel. Excellent quality and stamping impressions are far better than their other line of tools. They are all specifically for the Sheridan style carving.

[hornm]

Difference between the Craftool "Pro" and either Barry or Clay's tools is that the craftool are made somewhere oversea's. Not to mention that if you don't have one of the tandy discounts they cost more on average, depending on if you have to have them shipped. Might not be much of an issue to some but living here in the states I'd rather support/buy as many American made products as possible.

Please note that this wasn't meant to knock foreign products or stated in any type of political vein just what I know and or think.

Horn

[Cyberthrasher]

Please note that this wasn't meant to knock foreign products or stated in any type of political vein just what I know and or think.

Horn

I always say support your local economy first. So, I hope that anybody in China would buy Chinese made products, just like I hope Americans would attempt to buy American products. Nothing political about it.

[RiverCity]

I have questions regarding Barry Kings recommended tool lists. He has 2 lists, small/medium and large. What types of items fall in those ranges? Saddles are large, watch bands are small of course.

Im looking to try my hand at sheridan, and will be tooling satchels and cases with tooled panels in the 6"x30" range. Im guessing that would be small/medium???

Thanks

Chuck

[Cyberthrasher]

I have questions regarding Barry Kings recommended tool lists. He has 2 lists, small/medium and large. What types of items fall in those ranges? Saddles are large, watch bands are small of course.

Im looking to try my hand at sheridan, and will be tooling satchels and cases with tooled panels in the 6"x30" range. Im guessing that would be small/medium???

Thanks

Chuck

Don't think product, think pattern/detail size. If your image has detail and you need to get into tight spots - small/medium. If you're doing a big line or the kind of work that requires big tooling impressions, than large would be it. I know if you give him a call and tell him what you're trying to do he'll be able to get you going int he right direction. I just bought my first BK bevelers (000, 0, 1) and I'm in love with them already for the work I do. I'll buy out the rest of the set shortly since I can use all the sizes at some point.