Getting tools in Australia?!?

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Thanks everyone for chiming in. Apologies - I didn't have my notifications set correctly! 

@noobleather thanks for the heads up on the undersupply issues. In response I say...

@Rockoboy stop buying all the tools

@chuck123wapati haha, yes isn't it always the way - money always gets in the way of a good deal! I've been researching a bit more and yes, there is definitely room to make my own and adapt others. I have a number of dual purpose tools already so am exploring a little more down that road. Thanks for the input. 

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@Rockoboy I've enquired over a few second hand collections that have popped up. The problem is, so has everyone else!!! The last seller wanted me to make an offer on a huge collection without answering fair questions on what was in working order or if the tools were rust free (or even what brand) as they had so many people interested. I'm just not willing to go sight unseen. I'm inland, which doesn't help the in "pickup only" options. I've done alot of "making do" in jewellers tools so will adjust my expectations. Will keep my eyes peeled too! Thanks! 

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@Discus49 thanks, I haven't come across Leffler. I've only ever purchased direct from the tannery. Greenhalgh Leather in Ballarat is a family run and veg tanned the old way. You can pick direct from their stack and I highly recommend them. Online is not ideal but they are certainly friendly and helpful and know their craft. Sadly, they are being overrun by housing estates spreading into the surrounding farmland so hope they can continue.

@silverback I'm in the Riverina, NSW, about 8hrs out of central Sydney. About an hour out of town so not convenient for anything really!!!

@Chainthanks! Will check it out. 

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@MikeRock ah yes, the art of creating something to create something! I'm not certain cyanide is my answer but I'm certainly going to work some boy scout magic on some old tools. Thanks for popping in with your memories!