Members DeadPhan Posted April 24, 2014 Members Report Posted April 24, 2014 I'd say fresh off the boat into the world of leather working but that would be giving myself too much credit. I'd say it's more like, I'm still on the boat. A friend of mine introduced me to leathercrafting recently. He's been doing it for a couple years and I was blown away by alot of even his early work let alone how far he's come. To see how he's came along and his enthusiasm really encouraged me to take a step into it. Anyway I've yet to acquire anything in the ways of basic startup equipment and such. I've been looking at videos online and such but other than that my feet aren't even wet yet. Came across this site and figured there is alot I can learn and people I can interact with. Very grateful for such a forum. With that wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction maybe on some good sources for education as well as starting to purchase and acquire equipment. Thabks in advance and hope this finds you all well! Till next time! Quote
King's X Posted April 24, 2014 Report Posted April 24, 2014 Hello and welcome to the forum! Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
Chief31794 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 Welcome to the forum, great site. As for leather working tutorials, there are two places that have quite a bit. Tandy has free videos which teach basics, they also have a pay site on their leathercraft library that is pretty reasonable and has lots of good solid tutorials. The other place is youtube, there are lots of leather working tutorials out there, just search for what you're interested in, such as "Hand Stitching Leather", "Leather carving", etc. Good Luck, Chief Quote "Life's too short to carry ugly leather"
Members DeadPhan Posted April 25, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks all. How about a good place for a solid startup kit? I'm willing to invest a couple hundred dollars and have been browsing and seen a plethora of kits. Just wondering if anyone has recommendations on The best deal and quality on a startup kit. Quote
Members DeadPhan Posted April 27, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2014 Is bumping allowed here? Quote
Members Glendon Posted April 27, 2014 Members Report Posted April 27, 2014 Bumping is generally accepted around here. Just don't do it too much. As with most forums, serious thread necromancy is frowned on. To your actual question, here is my take on the kit options. Option 1, don't buy a big kit. There are a ton of threads in the Getting Started section on suggested tool lists based on the projects you are intrested in. Get what you need, and start with quality tools. Like with computers, an expert can get away with cheap tools if he has to, but beginners realy benifit from learning with quality tools first. Option 2, the "cheap" kits. You can spend a lot of money on big boxes of import hobby intro level garbage. These are the Tandy kits that a lot of places sell. You can drop $300 on junk easy. I know because I did it. It only took me a couple of months to spend that again on quality middle grade and up tools. There are a few things I still use from those first buys, but those are few and far between. Option 3, quality kits. I only know of 2 sources off the top of my head. The Craft Shia brand kits from www,goodsjapan.jp, and the Basic Construction Tool Set from www.springfieldleather.com. Springfield has some other in house kits, but I still think they are a touch over filled. Quote
Members DeadPhan Posted April 27, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2014 I really appreciate your reply. Thanks. I was very much fixing to get the cheap starter kits that I found off of Google but was hesitant especially after finding this forum assuming I might be pointed in a better direction. I'll be sure to check out all those venues you recommended and am much obliged. Thank you! I really appreciate your reply. Thanks. I was very much fixing to get the cheap starter kits that I found off of Google but was hesitant especially after finding this forum assuming I might be pointed in a better direction. I'll be sure to check out all those venues you recommended and am much obliged. Thank you! Quote
Members DeadPhan Posted April 27, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2014 Not sure why that double posted but sentiments are the same. =) Very excited and eager to get started in leather working. I'm a total noob but love the craft and grateful for this forum to help me along and share ideas and whatnot. Thanks again friends Quote
Members rkjw Posted April 27, 2014 Members Report Posted April 27, 2014 How about watching Tandy Leather Sales, Kits come on special discounted rated, many times. Quote Calgary Leather
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