candyleather Report post Posted August 11, 2006 What tools have you made for leather working and are still using? If you send some pics .... better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Tell us about the second picture, please. Pretty mauls. What's the head knife handle made out of? Sweet. Thank you for sharing. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Tell us about the second picture, please. Pretty mauls. What's the head knife handle made out of? Sweet. Thank you for sharing. Johanna Johanna the second pic is of my hand fabbed stitching pony its metal square tubing the device to tighten and loosen is a turnbuckle covered with a piece of wood. The handle on the headknife is cherry wood. Thanks for the compliments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evandailey Report post Posted April 6, 2011 Did you make the head knife blade? If so what steel is it and where did you get it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 7, 2011 Did you make the head knife blade? If so what steel is it and where did you get it? The headknife and a skiving knife (not posted) were both made out of stainless steel that I was given they are both scary sharp. Only after more research did i find out non magnetic stainless steel can not be heat treated but they are holding an edge great for cutting leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 9, 2011 No other takers!!!!? Come on there's alot of creativity here!!!way too much to hide and not share! Surely ppl are willing to help out the newbies like me the tools I have made are for my personal use and enjoyment and if anyone would like to know the particulars feel free to PM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Its all about Leather Report post Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Here is a few of my tools I have made since I started crafting a few years ago. 1) Rein Rounder made out of 2 pieces of 2" x 1/2" strap 2) Embosser : I tried to make it deep enough to be able to stamp bible covers 3) Deep throated anvil made out of 4" I-beam 4) My stitching Pony made from the plans from Al Stohlman's book How to Hand Sew 5) Something I threw together using an old 12" X 12" window pane to trace a pattern and haven't quit using it since. I didn't realize how much I have made until I was looking around to take pictures to add to your post. And I still have more, but I used my picture quota. William Edited April 10, 2011 by Its all about Leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Nice things you have made. Does the light box get hot with regular bulb in it ? I like your anvil to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thecraftsman Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I made a slicker out of hard maple on a lathe. After turning it and sanding it smooth i bored a hole and put a carriage bolt through it mounted on the drill press and man its beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Its all about Leather Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Thanks! Yea the light bulb can get hot after awhile. I try to use a low wattage just to help keep it cooler, but most of the time I clamp the light to my chair and set the box on my legs and it doesn't seem to get as hot that way. I made my anvil for knife holsters I make. I needed something long enough to be able to set the rivets in the back. Necessity is the mother of all invention. Nice things you have made. Does the light box get hot with regular bulb in it ? I like your anvil to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Its all about Leather Report post Posted April 12, 2011 I made a slicker out of hard maple on a lathe. After turning it and sanding it smooth i bored a hole and put a carriage bolt through it mounted on the drill press and man its beautiful! That sounds pretty awesome! You need to take some pictures so we can see. Here are a few wooden dowels I made and use when I make my koozies. I made them so I could clamp them in my Stitching Horse and sew the edges together . One fits a bottle the others fit cans. It also helps to stretch them out. I made them just a little bigger in diameter than the acutal bottles and cans themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Hi Everybody, Here are a few of my "Homemade" tools. The first is a "Skiver" made using some O1 steel I had on hand with a Sika Deer antler, nickel silver bolster, some decoration on the blade & a Garnet in the end,, just because. The next is a "Sharpening Jig" very simple design,,, but works great for both sharpening & stropping. The swivel knife mounting block is adjustable, for different angles. The next are a couple small tools, a Petal Lifter, & a modeling tool,,, these went in my Son's box. Next are a couple types of stitiching clamps,,, one you sit on,,, & the other is for long & deep projects, like Bible covers. The last one here is my "Rapid Repeater", to punch all the stitching holes in a project, using a very sharp awl blade. Thanks for looking,,,, I have more,,,, but don't want to overload Ya'll,,, hehehe Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaltonMasterson Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Bearman, That is a beautiful sharpener. I am betting there would be a market for one like that.... *hint hint DM (who now realizes he hasn't really made many tools yet) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Its all about Leather Report post Posted April 13, 2011 Hi Everybody, Here are a few of my "Homemade" tools. The first is a "Skiver" made using some O1 steel I had on hand with a Sika Deer antler, nickel silver bolster, some decoration on the blade & a Garnet in the end,, just because. The next is a "Sharpening Jig" very simple design,,, but works great for both sharpening & stropping. The swivel knife mounting block is adjustable, for different angles. The next are a couple small tools, a Petal Lifter, & a modeling tool,,, these went in my Son's box. Next are a couple types of stitiching clamps,,, one you sit on,,, & the other is for long & deep projects, like Bible covers. The last one here is my "Rapid Repeater", to punch all the stitching holes in a project, using a very sharp awl blade. Thanks for looking,,,, I have more,,,, but don't want to overload Ya'll,,, hehehe Ed Those are sure some beautiful tools BearMan. I love your woodworking abilities. Very nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 14, 2011 SIMPLY OUT FREAKING STANDING!!!!! to all responses thank you for sharing all of these tools represent our person in one shape or form and add more of ourselves to our art no matter what skill level you may be at once again thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris of WV Report post Posted April 14, 2011 Well, I saw a stitching pony on Tandy the other day and didn't want to pay for one... So, I showed a picture to a buddy of mine, said please, and about an hour or so later I was the proud owner of this interesting contraption! The only thing I had to say to him was thanks and ! - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris of WV Report post Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) I know I already posted a while ago, but the same guy that made my stitching pony made a mallet for me as well... It has a micarta head (unburnable/very hard to damage) and a carriage bolt handle with hose "shrink-wrapping" (heavy duty plastic) over the handle. I also had him place a double layer near the head of the hammer (since someone told me that that's really where you're supposed to hold it when you're tooling and stuff)... My only complaint, it's a little heavy, lol... -Chris Edited May 4, 2011 by Chris of WV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Its all about Leather Report post Posted May 8, 2011 Thats Very Nice Chris! I know I already posted a while ago, but the same guy that made my stitching pony made a mallet for me as well... It has a micarta head (unburnable/very hard to damage) and a carriage bolt handle with hose "shrink-wrapping" (heavy duty plastic) over the handle. I also had him place a double layer near the head of the hammer (since someone told me that that's really where you're supposed to hold it when you're tooling and stuff)... My only complaint, it's a little heavy, lol... -Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Its been a really long time since I last posted on the forum and I missed all of you! to all the new faces HELLO! and to all the folks who were here when I first joined another huge hello! I've been Nomad for some time! now I'd like to see this particular thread started back to life and as soon as I can will post some of my "new" hand made tools any other takers here would be awesome so post em up!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leathertoolz Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Hello. I didn't know this topic was on. I made Japanese knives for my leather work. Working on round knife, It's not finished yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted May 24, 2015 Edger i made from a slot screwdriver. About like #4 ish It has other uses however. The pics tell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR Report post Posted May 24, 2015 I made these blocks for punching the ends of straps and belts. The narrow groove holds the strap while the wider groove keeps the punch centered. The wider groove is recessed to allow for a backing strip of leather to protect the cutting edge. Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesR Report post Posted May 24, 2015 A new stitching pony. Made of white ash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted May 25, 2015 Let's see if I can add a pic all made by me for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
