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I have a very few basic items that I’d give you. Rawhide hammer, a hole punch if I can find it, a few tooling dies etc. I mean, there really isn’t much there but I don’t need them.
For inexpensive practice pieces, hobby lobby has a bag called a ‘ranchers pack’. It has different remnants in it. I used to play around with making some sheaths and pocket holsters. Just don’t have the time and desire anymore.
For inexpensive practice pieces, hobby lobby has a bag called a ‘ranchers pack’. It has different remnants in it. I used to play around with making some sheaths and pocket holsters. Just don’t have the time and desire anymore.
Man you are in luck! When is your birthday @MichaelCox? I have got a bunch of leatherworking tools that I no longer use. I got into it pretty heavily back in the day, making holsters, etc. Reloading came along and took up some of my workbench space. Later on watchmaking came along and now all of my leatherworking tools have been stored in plastic tubs in the back of a closet. They haven't seen the light of day for a few years now, and I'd be happy to give them to you if you'd get some use out of them.
Today is my birthday, so I am having to spend my day going around getting mundane tasks done! I did give myself a present though by taking a nap! HAHA! When I get some time I'll dig everything out send send you some photos.
Today is my birthday, so I am having to spend my day going around getting mundane tasks done! I did give myself a present though by taking a nap! HAHA! When I get some time I'll dig everything out send send you some photos.
Good on you Thor!
That's a very generous offer indeed.
Now I recommend that you (MichaelCox) head to Tandy Leather,,,
Buy a few of their books on basic leathercraft.
The tools won't do you any good,,,
Unless you know how to use them properly.
After all, a full cabinet of Snap-On tools,,,
Doesn't make one a good mechanic
Leatherwork isn't difficult at all,,,
But you do need to learn basic construction techniques.
Don't waste your time with those remnant packs of leather,,,
They are mostly garment and upholstery leather,,,
Totally unsuitable for making a holster.
The only leather to be used is vegetable tanned cowhide,,,
Of course there are exceptions to this rule,,,
But mostly it's hard and fast.
These starter books are the ones I recommend to get you educated:
1) The art of hand sewing leather
This book teaches you how to do a saddle stitch with two needles and an awl
2) Leathercraft tools book
This book shows just about every leather tool there is,,,
And shows you why, when, and how to use them.
3) How to make holsters book
This patterns in this book are a bit dated but it does show how to make your own holster patterns
You might want to look at the three volumes in the series,,,
4) The art of making leather cases
I bought and devoured the information in all three books,,,
While I only made a small few of the projects in them,,,
I learned a ton of great construction techniques,,,
All of which served me well in making stuff.
Practice the techniques shown in these three books,,,
And you will get past the dreaded Boy Scout level of craftsmanship.
Seriously, even though I am a graduate of the OSU Okmulgee - Shoe, Boot, and Saddle program,,,
I would say that 90% of my leather working skills came from the Tandy books.
I think I did okay.
Click here for a few examples of my work.
Aarond
.
That's a very generous offer indeed.
Now I recommend that you (MichaelCox) head to Tandy Leather,,,
Buy a few of their books on basic leathercraft.
The tools won't do you any good,,,
Unless you know how to use them properly.
After all, a full cabinet of Snap-On tools,,,
Doesn't make one a good mechanic
Leatherwork isn't difficult at all,,,
But you do need to learn basic construction techniques.
Don't waste your time with those remnant packs of leather,,,
They are mostly garment and upholstery leather,,,
Totally unsuitable for making a holster.
The only leather to be used is vegetable tanned cowhide,,,
Of course there are exceptions to this rule,,,
But mostly it's hard and fast.
These starter books are the ones I recommend to get you educated:
1) The art of hand sewing leather
This book teaches you how to do a saddle stitch with two needles and an awl
2) Leathercraft tools book
This book shows just about every leather tool there is,,,
And shows you why, when, and how to use them.
3) How to make holsters book
This patterns in this book are a bit dated but it does show how to make your own holster patterns
You might want to look at the three volumes in the series,,,
4) The art of making leather cases
I bought and devoured the information in all three books,,,
While I only made a small few of the projects in them,,,
I learned a ton of great construction techniques,,,
All of which served me well in making stuff.
Practice the techniques shown in these three books,,,
And you will get past the dreaded Boy Scout level of craftsmanship.
Seriously, even though I am a graduate of the OSU Okmulgee - Shoe, Boot, and Saddle program,,,
I would say that 90% of my leather working skills came from the Tandy books.
I think I did okay.
Click here for a few examples of my work.
Aarond
.
You are the man! Most of us knew that already. My hands are too shaky for watchmaking but maybe leather working will be fun and keep me from posting so much on OSA.
Ok, if you are going to take it, you have to take it all!
Here's everything, aside from an 18" steel straight edge ruler I'm keeping. There's way too much to list it all out, but there are several cutters - a very high quality round knife, rotary cutter, bevelers, gouges, skivers, a strop, a few mallets & a very high quality hammer, tons of stamps, punches, sewing needles, wax threads, tons of different coloring dies (don't know if they are still good or not), adhesives, finishes, stitching chisels, regular chisels, a strap cutter, rouge, bone creaser, etc. There is also some holster specific items I used like belt clips, tek-lok belt attachments, and assorted hardware used in holster construction (Chicago screws, etc.). There is about a single shoulder of 8-10oz leather, a few smaller pieces, and a side of suede you can practice with.
There's more than what I listed above, this is just what I can remember. You'll have plenty of fun going through it all and organizing all the tools. There is several hundred dollars worth (at the very least). You can keep the plastic tubs as well.
Give me a call and we can arrange to meet up. Hopefully you still have my number. If not let me know and I'll text you.
-Adam
Here's everything, aside from an 18" steel straight edge ruler I'm keeping. There's way too much to list it all out, but there are several cutters - a very high quality round knife, rotary cutter, bevelers, gouges, skivers, a strop, a few mallets & a very high quality hammer, tons of stamps, punches, sewing needles, wax threads, tons of different coloring dies (don't know if they are still good or not), adhesives, finishes, stitching chisels, regular chisels, a strap cutter, rouge, bone creaser, etc. There is also some holster specific items I used like belt clips, tek-lok belt attachments, and assorted hardware used in holster construction (Chicago screws, etc.). There is about a single shoulder of 8-10oz leather, a few smaller pieces, and a side of suede you can practice with.
There's more than what I listed above, this is just what I can remember. You'll have plenty of fun going through it all and organizing all the tools. There is several hundred dollars worth (at the very least). You can keep the plastic tubs as well.
Give me a call and we can arrange to meet up. Hopefully you still have my number. If not let me know and I'll text you.
-Adam
BIG TIME score for Michael!!
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