Leather working.

[Dave Shepard]

Might as well have all the leather working talk in one place. I'm sure Jim will have his leather out this winter when it hits a -40.

I'm thinking about getting some tools to make some sheaths for axes and chisels. Not sure where to start. I'm looking for good stuff, don't need any junk.

 

[FireFighterZero]

I have a lot of tools from Tandy. CraftTool they call them.

They are affordable....for a novice like me.

I try to buy as much CS Osborne as I can. They are American made too.


Weaver Leather has a good selection of tools....but they are expensive.


CS Osborne is where I would start.

 

[cory]

Of course an awl is your first tool, imo.

Finding good affordable leather is difficult, imo.

 

[Tree09]

This might be a perfect project for me this winter..... i bought the tools and just haven't had the time. Look at me now

 

[SeanKroll]

What an appreciation for working, to using hands, with what you're going through. Maybe therapeutic, in multiple ways.

 

[Burnham]

I'm looking forward to following this thread.

 

[FireFighterZero]

Of course an awl is your first tool, imo.

Finding good affordable leather is difficult, imo.

What chu need?

I can hooks you up with the cow hide.

 

[Jonny]

Sounds like a rewarding hobby, I wouldn’t mind trying it. Did a wee bit in scouts as a kid.

I’d like a small belt pouch that’ll hold my little 6” crescent wrench and channelock pliers and a few pair of nitrile gloves. Maybe I’ll try mooching a little deer hide off a friend.

 

[FireFighterZero]

 

[FireFighterZero]

At least I dont charge anything!

 

[Jonny]

Looks nice to my untrained eye!
What is it? Some part for a saddle or stirrup?

 

[cory]

What chu need?

I can hooks you up with the cow hide.

Wow that would be awesome! I don't have any immediate projects in mind but I appreciate the offer. Of course if you have a surplus you're trying to whittle down....

 

[treesmith]

What chu need?

I can hooks you up with the cow hide.

Ready to work with....or cow intact?