Billy Hell Report post Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) I'm sure this is a question asked time and again but I'm about to purchase my first tools for floral design. I'm not going the Sheridan route. I like the Tandy style. I can purchase 11 Craftool stamps (numbered no letters) for around $125. This would be a couple of veiners, seeders, camo, a couple of shaders, bevelers and shaders. Another option is to pickup 35 Craftool Co. USA stamps for around $90. Should I go with a few older tools or get a more of Co. USA tools? I build guitars and usually commit pretty hard when I jump into something. Edited May 26, 2015 by Billy Hell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Hell Report post Posted May 26, 2015 Update - can get the 35 Craftool Co. USA tools for $80 shipped. This has everything I need plus some pieces like the 3 seed seeder, a wavy veiner, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Billy Hell Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I'll let y'all know how it turns out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 27, 2015 I would go with the fewer number of older tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Hell Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Thanks for the input! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I will warn you though that I am a tool guy. I want the best tools that I can afford. The tools can be a big part of the fun. Just wait till you get a few Bob Beard "black crack" tools. Edited May 27, 2015 by electrathon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Hell Report post Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Here is that lineup: Ken-Rich Leather Stamp - 830 Camouflage Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 104 Backgrounder Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 853 Mule's Foot Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 208 Pear Shader Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 714 Pear Shader Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 705 Lined Seeder Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 707 Shell Veiner Tool Early Craftool Company Leather Stamp - 406 Veiner Tool Craftool USA Leather Stamp - B200 Smooth Beveler Tool Leather Stamping Tool - Sheridan Style Border Beveler Leather Stamping Tool - Pro Crafter Series Flower Center Edited May 27, 2015 by Billy Hell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 27, 2015 Have you tooled any yet? You may want one style or another once you decide what you want to do. Floral and figure carving use different tools. Also some tools are smaller/bigger depending on the patterns you are tooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy Hell Report post Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I have not laid knife to leather but the Tandy style is what I usually buy (belts, holsters, etc) I collect single action Colts and want to make some holsters for those and my .45 autos. I'm trying to get some good tools just to get me going. Edited May 27, 2015 by Billy Hell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
