Members chrisash Posted August 17, 2018 Members Report Posted August 17, 2018 Start with a EBay special for about £20 which has most items you need to start, polish the blades with jewelers rouge and you have a cheap start, then as you grow with experience replace with better tools when you can afford them, More expensive tools say knifes will hold there edge better and longer, and some tools look fantastic, but you need the skills first to appreciate the difference Quote Mi omputer is ot ood at speeling , it's not me
Members koreric75 Posted August 17, 2018 Members Report Posted August 17, 2018 55 minutes ago, porcupine said: I'm still at the 'watch and absorb' phase, trying to put together a minimal starting set of tools. Done so much reading about tool steels and comparison shopping for the leatherwork basics, my head hurts. Have absolutely non-existant budget, so I am making and/or scrounging everything I can find that might be of use...$30 and up for awl points ain't even onthe radar for me, but love to see the good stuff in the hands of the pros. I did the glasses case with a $10 can osbourne awl and $12 stitching prints from Amazon, the leather is black cherry featherstone from sb foot I picked up from @nstarleather for $6/sqft, I used some waxed braided thread 150d size Quote Machines currently in use: Cowboy 3200, Adler 67-372, Singer 66, Singer 15-91
Rockoboy Posted August 17, 2018 Report Posted August 17, 2018 2 hours ago, porcupine said: I'm still at the 'watch and absorb' phase That is a great phrase. I like the fact that somebody recognises where they are at, and they have the humility to say so. Depending on where you are, country and/or locality, there are a few things you can do to build up a decent tool set. There is a thread somewhere on LW.net about cheap tricks and hacks. Check that out and change it to suit your needs and abilities. And don't forget to post questions, successes and less-than-successful-attempts. Above all else, have fun with it. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members koreric75 Posted August 20, 2018 Members Report Posted August 20, 2018 11 hours ago, nstarleather said: I charged you $6? I’ve since gotten tons of it...so current pricing is $4.50 and @koreric75 I’ll give you an even better deal if you want more. Nope, you're right, it was only $4/foot...I was on the phone when i posted this and didn't have the invoice handy... I got a 20 footer and the glasses case was made from a small rectangle that was squared off from a bag, not really scrap but just big enough for a wallet back or something. I still have some of the olive and black cherry left, but will be hitting you up for more once I get these other bags done. That hand sewing thread I picked up turned out to be some awesome stuff, I really like using it with smaller needles for detail work. Quote Machines currently in use: Cowboy 3200, Adler 67-372, Singer 66, Singer 15-91
Members koreric75 Posted August 25, 2018 Members Report Posted August 25, 2018 On 8/20/2018 at 8:06 AM, nstarleather said: Good, obviously, pricing can change depending on my supply, but nobody feels good having spent more and seeing a price drop. I've never felt slighted on any purchase from you, most of the time i feel i get a bigger better quality leather for the price than anywhere else, just depends on what project is coming up and if you have something that is compatible, but you're always ready to assist and offer advice as well... Quote Machines currently in use: Cowboy 3200, Adler 67-372, Singer 66, Singer 15-91
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