Members Sophisticated Brands Posted November 6, 2012 Members Report Posted November 6, 2012 I am looking to make some Belts and other small leather items. I will be doing some simple stitching, punching holes, setting rivets and snaps, and cutting leather. What tools should i buy to get started? Are there any good kits out there? Any info would be appreciated.
Members mikesmith648 Posted November 6, 2012 Members Report Posted November 6, 2012 You should get in touch with the suppliers on the sponsor pages. The list of tools you need will vary with the opinion of the person telling you. If you are just getting started I would start with a basic set and get the best tool value possible. For sure with stitching you would need a good awl, and thread and needles. Get good ones as the cheap stuff will disappoint you. You will also need a rivet setting tool and a snap setter in addition to the snaps and rivets. As far as stamping tools, you can start with the cheaper Tandy stuff or go all the way to the Barry King tools or Bob Beard or Clay Miller to name a few. They are quality tools and will cost significantly more, but, you get what you pay for!! Also with leather.........there is good stuff like Wickett and Craig or Herman Oak all the way to other nonusable leather form some others, again, you get what you pay for.............just my 1 1/2 cents worth. Mike Emergency Room Nurse by profession.......Leatherworker at heart!! Hoping to reverse the order in that one of these days!!
Northmount Posted November 7, 2012 Report Posted November 7, 2012 This question is asked maybe twice a week. Do a search for what tools and see what you come up with. Welcome by the way! Hope to see you back with some work soon, or some detailed questions ... Tom
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Members Loughery Posted December 12, 2012 Members Report Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Same question! I have been searching this site and hope to find good answers. Specifically I am looking for a list of Singer machines listed by ability...from Featherweights to HD...I find Singer 66's, 99-51's and 11-20's, but don't know where they lie (lay?) in their abilities and have to google each one. I am interested in doing the heavy grunt work and working with someone who likes to do the detail work...I don't have the patience for intricate tooling (yet). Thanks! Edited December 12, 2012 by Loughery
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