mashley Report post Posted December 9, 2013 Hi All, I'm a total noob, I love leather cuffs/wristbands/bracelets. I'd like to start making these and would like some helping determining which tools to start with. How much should I spend on draw gauges, edge bevelers etc. What else do I need to cut/radius the corners and what sizes? How to procure leather samples/swatches? I don't plan doing much embellishing/carving but would like to use studs/gromets/snaps/rivets etc. as hardware/fasteners. Eventually some stitching but not right away. I appreciate any help and advice. I look forward to the day when I can contribute to this forum. Thanks! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted December 9, 2013 (edited) Hello Making straps, bracelets, belts and coasters is an excellent starting point. I am gonna direct you to a few threads to read through in no particular order. Sorry if this keeps you up all night! Have fun http://leatherworker...ols#entry314969 http://leatherworker...l=+basic +tools http://leatherworker...l=+basic +tools http://leatherworker...l=+basic +tools http://leatherworker...gin#entry324130 http://leatherworker...topic=50294&hl= http://leatherworker...topic=48166&hl= Edited December 9, 2013 by WScott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mashley Report post Posted December 9, 2013 Hi WScott, Thanks much!!! You nailed it, I will be up all night getting very OCD about this already! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted December 9, 2013 Hey no worries, glad to help Once you are in full addiction,you won't remember where your time or money went... and you won't care. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mashley Report post Posted December 10, 2013 Oh I know the drill, I got into cult red wines collecting "drinking" a few years ago and should have bought a performance car in stead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
