michaeljamesboudreaux Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Hey guys! Went through the forums, watched videos, and googled. I have an idea of the tools and things I need. I'm looking into making wallets and stuff as of now to get started. So with that said. What's a good brand of stitching chisels to begin with? Not a lot of money for them, being I'm getting all my other tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted December 3, 2015 Tandy has stitching chisels that are affordable and do the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaeljamesboudreaux Report post Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Yea, I found a Tandy store 20 miles from me and went today. Of course I got home and realized I forgot somethings lol. Thanks man! Edited December 3, 2015 by michaeljamesboudreaux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted December 4, 2015 Check out their membership too. You can do some quick math to make sure, but if you buy a decent amount of stuff, it more than pays for itself. Another good supplier is Springfield Leather. Too far to drive but they have new flat shipping rates which are good. They are particularly nice and helpful and frequently run good sales. Their Finesse tool line has some decent quality punches for cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaeljamesboudreaux Report post Posted December 4, 2015 I was actually just on their website looking at leather to make some wallets to practice on. Any recommendations on types of leather for wallets and suppliers? I have noticed the most common is 3-4oz thanks again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted December 5, 2015 Try to look for sales. Right now Tandy has some decent tooling leather on sale. I agree 3-4 oz. works well for wallets. Depending on firmness of the leather, I can sometimes go thinner. Also, a very generous forum member posted a nice wallet templare awhile ago. It is for a bifold and features a type of card slot you might appreciate. It is cut like a "T", in order to keep edge thickness uniform and thinner. Good place to start if you don't have your own pattern. You can easily find the post in the template area. Believe the posters name is Ducjes or similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted December 5, 2015 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=54776&hl=%2Bbifold+%2Btemplate You can obviously modify the template to suit your needs. Try modifying the shape of slots for example. Add additional slots, change direction of the slots, lots of room for personalization and creativity. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaeljamesboudreaux Report post Posted December 5, 2015 Thank man!! I will check it out! Yea I made two of my own patterns by how I like mine last night on paper, More of a minimalist wallet. Also I found a local guy and he actually sat down with me and chowder me a few things and I bought a good piece of Herman oak 3oz that he had. The only thing is he sells it for 15 a square foot. I wish I could buy pieces online instead of whole sides or such being that I'm not that inclined in skill yet! Ps I noticed I can loose track of time searching these damn forums learning lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted December 5, 2015 Springfield Leather sells much of their leather by the square foot. Check them out. They also sell wallet backs, premade interiors, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaeljamesboudreaux Report post Posted December 5, 2015 Yea I saw it was advertised as that but everytime I add what I want to my cart it automatically puts 17 as if it comes as the whole hide. I will just give them a call Monday. Thanks bro! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
