info/help with leather working kit.

[andybysea]

Hello all, I fancy having a go at making things with leather, can someone point me in the right direction of kit i need to start and where is a good place to source these items,plus where to source leather, im a complete novice but really fancy giving this ago as i have a few ideas id lke to try out. Thanks in advance.

 

[tim_n]

Leprevo. Get an awl blade (diamond), stitching wheel, grooving tool and either waxed cotton or artificial sinew and some blunt nosed needles. Should be all set. Leather by the hide is cheap. Ordering is a real pain though! Identity store much easier but more expensive

 

[andybysea]

Thanks tim, how do you mean ordering is a pain? The site, by phone? Do i need anything special to cut the leather or just a stanley?

 

[Angst]

hi....use a stanley....loads of threads on here concerning what you'll need,

regards

sonni

 

[tim_n]

I use a Stanley too. Leprevo is stuck in mail order hell. The website is very dated... Phone is fine if you know what you want and get someone who knows what they're talking about but they often insist you fill in an order form and email it to them. They work out cost, email you back, you email acceptance, they email you a link to pay, then dispatch upto a week later you have your leather!

 

[mountainm]

I don't use leprovo. They were rude on the phone and make customers jump through hoops to buy anything. Peter at the identity store is a top bloke, he's always got time for people.

 

[Highwayman]

I watched most of the vids by this guy before I began my journey into leather

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1pAMZQpYFA

Cheers

Paul

 

[andybysea]

Cheers guys appreciate the help and links.

 

[Tengu]

The old leather workers had a knife, an awl, and some needles...

Im busy next few days but Ill have a look though my kit, see what I have spare

 

[DaveBromley]

have a look at this thread i put up a while ago mate.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=117671&highlight=basic+leather

Dave