CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 29, 2021 CFM Report Posted June 29, 2021 42 minutes ago, DJole said: A bunch of those metal tools on the left seem to be tools used for classic Western floral styles (veiners, camouflagers, etc.) Are you interested in learning that style of leather tooling? If so, you can find a LOT of expertise on this message board to help you learn those skills. There appears to be one three pronged Tandy "diamond" stitching chisel there. If you want to learn hand stitching, that's okay for learning and practicing, but it leaves BIG holes in leather, which might not be what you want in some projects. So you will likely be adding some other sort of pricking iron or stitching chisel set to your tool set. (If you want to learn the differences between those tools, and the variations between various manufacturers, YouTube will help you a lot.) Your swivel knife there will probably need sharpening and stropping. You may also find that it doesn't fit well in your hand, but this one is non-adjustable in height, like other models are. You may find you'll need another after trying this one out. What are those 4 tools on the far right? A couple seem to be only handles with no tools. A stitching pony is an excellent help for quality hand stitching. i think that three hole chisel may be a lacing chisel and not for stitching but for lacing need a better pic of it. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 29, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted June 29, 2021 2 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: i think that three hole chisel may be a lacing chisel and not for stitching but for lacing need a better pic of it. You are correct, its for lacing. I have a set of these Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Klara Posted June 30, 2021 Members Report Posted June 30, 2021 The books by Al Stohlman are probably still the best there are, even though they are not very recent. I also very highly recommend the one on handsewing leather. And if you can find them cheaply (I wouldn't pay full price) the first two volumes on how to make leather cases. Not for the cases themselves (I'll never need a polaroid camera or gun shell case), but for the information on how to attach straps, strap keepers and D-rings (Vol. 1) and the different types of handles (Vol. 2). (Btw, in case any publishers read this: I'd really, really LOVE a book with just that type of information. Which type of handle/strap/closure/fastener to use when and how to attach them. Nifty ideas for closing leather cases, etc. That info comes in bits and pieces (Stohlman has more than most), often hidden in the project instructions, but I'd like it all in one place, one encyclopedia of ??? ) Quote
Members WoodCarverJoel Posted June 30, 2021 Author Members Report Posted June 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Klara said: The books by Al Stohlman are probably still the best there are, even though they are not very recent. I also very highly recommend the one on handsewing leather. And if you can find them cheaply (I wouldn't pay full price) the first two volumes on how to make leather cases. Not for the cases themselves (I'll never need a polaroid camera or gun shell case), but for the information on how to attach straps, strap keepers and D-rings (Vol. 1) and the different types of handles (Vol. 2). (Btw, in case any publishers read this: I'd really, really LOVE a book with just that type of information. Which type of handle/strap/closure/fastener to use when and how to attach them. Nifty ideas for closing leather cases, etc. That info comes in bits and pieces (Stohlman has more than most), often hidden in the project instructions, but I'd like it all in one place, one encyclopedia of ??? ) Thank you Klara I will look for the books. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted June 30, 2021 CFM Report Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, WoodCarverJoel said: Thank you Klara I will look for the books. a lot of the Stohlman books are free on the tandy website site Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Klara Posted July 1, 2021 Members Report Posted July 1, 2021 When did you last check? All the books I can find today are The Art of Embossing Leather and How to Colour Leather. https://tandyleather.com/blogs/leathercraft-library/tagged/ebooks And lots of Doodle Pages, which you'll get to when you click on the tiny "Filter by: All" in above link under the banner. Tandy are not so stupid as to give away their international bestsellers - I just bought the one on sharpening in my French leather shop. Quote
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