Leather work, what do I need?

[TobyH]

I've a goat hide from Le Prevo that I want to use to make various things, but I've never made anything with leather before, so, what tools do I need to do things like stitching, forming and stuff?

The best I've done so far is a sling for firing pebbles!!

 

[sharp88]

I reccommend an overstitch wheel, linen thread, beeswax to proof the thread and an awl. For thicker grade leather you might want a line groover and an adjustable line groover + what was mentioned in the previous sentence. good luck

 

[TobyH]

Thanks, I've no idea what half of those items are but I'm sure I can find some!!

 

[sharp88]

yeah there all on www.leprevo.co.uk

The adjustable line groovers are rather tempremental from there though, so you might want to search around n find a decent one that isnt a taiwan made piece of junk. All the other stuff is fine though.

 

[British Red]

Toby,

theres a list of all the tools you need here

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23049

I also included pictures of them and explanations of how to use them in making a sheath - hope it helps a little

Red