newbie..... wants to start some basic leatherworking

[Cade]

Guys and Gals

I'm looking at trying my hand at some type of leather project however i don't really know where to start in terms of tools etc? anyone able to assist me on what things i should have / need and be willing to answer silly questions on various things?

Pete

i don't normally go for "kits" as things tend to be cheap stuff that you tend to throw away but in this field i'm totally new how does this actually look and it is a good start or should i put together a list of my own?
http://www.tandyleather.eu/en-gbp/home/department/Beginning-Leather-Kits/55510-00.aspx

 

[Bardster]

heres a thread that discusses the very thing.
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89011

and that kit has a distinct lack of tools.....

 

[Angst]

hi....have a look in the diy section for this....

travel leather working kit Started by man_of_tanith‎, Today 03:13

there youll see the basics....i buy from le prevo.....but many use tandy also....i'm not a lover of kits either....and not at 65 quid.

for just a bit more you could get yaself a nice 12sq ft hide of full grain veg tan and the few important tools and a couple of pots of dye.

regards

a

 

[madkipper]

From reading this thread i will also may start a little leather project

 

[Cade]

thanks for the heads up guys i'm going to make a list and way for monday (pay day) and get a couple of basic things to start me off and go from there should be good fun, want to make sheath or two and a couple of small items so will start out simple with a axe mask i think and go from there

 

[Cade]

got a couple of basic tools on route and time to see how i get on with a axe mask over the next couple of weeks (time permitting) thanks for the advice

 

[Angst]

nice one....keep us posted yeah? if i can help at all lemme know m8,

a

 

[swright81076]

I'm still dabbling with leather. I've found I can now get away without using 'proper' tools. I use a £1.99 lemon zester from Morrison's. It'll carve out a good groove, and press top down for stitch marking.

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[Cade]

Leather and tools should be here today excited!!! hopefully get time after the weekend to do some things and see how i get on with the axe sheath............ however the Adjustable Stitching Groover won't be here till next week so can't do that bit yet.....

But as its nice weather this weekend will be out and about with the kids

 

[Cade]

Work so far on my first axe sheath

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79313855@N04/sets/72157629918852692/

 

[madkipper]

looking good

 

[Cade]

more pics added waiting for the dye to dry now (can't do the leather stitching as i don't have a groover atm (it arrives next week) so hopefully i won't screw it up to much as i like the look of it so far

 

[Angst]

yo...goin strong m8....nice....i'll add you on flickr too....regards

a