Starting Leatherwork

[ceryni]

Not sure if this is the right area of the forum to be asking this but:

I want to start out leather work and I would really appreciate advice and preferably a list of items I would need to start leather work. I'll tell you what I want and then everyone can suggest the ideal set of tools!

I have: Sharp Stanley knife


I want firstly to be able to make my own axe mask/sheath.

Then I want to move onto knife sheaths for my scandi builds and home builds.

So whatever you think I need to make these things, and then later I plan to move onto

Canvas and leather bag(s)
other bits and pieces like belts, bags, etc.

I can't seem to find advice that suits these needs...

Thanks!!

 

[WULF]

This is what i have......

Awls,stitch groover,stitch marker,hole punch pliers,bone creaser for burnishing/polishing leather,edge beveller,sharp knife,cutting mat.

Various hardware,d rings,eyelets,chicago screws,stitching thread,needles etc

All can be found on ebay or leprivo

 

[ceryni]

I might just add I'm on a budget lol. what kind of thread should I use?
also how much do these things/set of stuff cost? I can find things on ebay and leatherworking sites anywhere from £20 a set to £500

 

[WULF]

I might just add I'm on a budget lol. what kind of thread should I use?
also how much do these things/set of stuff cost? I can find things on ebay and leatherworking sites anywhere from £20 a set to £500

All cheap on ebay mate,i got all my tools for less than £25,the hardware varies,i use wax cotton thread but some use artificial sinew.

 

[timbox]

If you are on a budget this is an excellent site http://www.goodsjapan.jp/, delivery takes a little longer but there products are very good.

 

[WULF]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-Pro-St...UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item3388de4482
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Papermani...craft_Tools_Accessories_2&hash=item3cc28e4317
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P4P-4mm-L...UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item5d462729c6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revolving...UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item258afbc01b

to give an idea....

 

[Quixoticgeek]

My leather working tool kit is quite small, it contains:

• Stanley Knife
• Scalpel
• Straight Awl
• Curved Awl
• Saddlers Needles
• Glovers Needles
• Cutting matt (not leather specific, you could use a scrap of wood, but it certainly helps)
• Pliers (not leather specific, I just grab whatever I have in the toolbox)
• Random lump of wood (used underneath the work so I don't cut myself)

I have used cheap awls from le prevo, but concluded they were next to useless, so had a nice set made by the user "Everything Mac" on this forum, they have
been a joy to work with.

I got the needles from Le prevo, along with the artificial sinew and waxed linen thread that I use. You need to remember that needles are a consumable, I broke a dozen saddlers needles making a single pair of shoes. But, at £1.23 for 25, that's not a major hardship...

The above list did me for several years before I then treated myself to a stitching wheel, which I use to mark out even stitch lengths.

Hth

Julia

 

[ceryni]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-Pro-St...UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item3388de4482
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Papermani...craft_Tools_Accessories_2&hash=item3cc28e4317
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P4P-4mm-L...UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item5d462729c6
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Revolving...UK_Crafts_Leathercraft_LE&hash=item258afbc01b

to give an idea....

Hey thanks for the links!
What is the bone folder for? Don't understand its usefulness.
Also the whole rivets and snaps thing irritate me, sizes, rivets, setter and anvils. Just want something to do it all lol!