All things leatherworking

[freekforge]

Pattern test was a success. Now it's time to actually take my time making these. I didn't finish any of the edges on this one thinking I would have to make another to get the pattern right but I didn't need to.

 

[freekforge]

Finished a few notebook covers up as I do mock ups for the shotgun pouch. Did a couple with flag patches.

 

[freekforge]

I think the flags turned out pretty good.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

Finished a few notebook covers up as I do mock ups for the shotgun pouch. Did a couple with flag patches. View attachment 291269

I really need to put this thread on my ignore list or I'm going to wind up throwing fistfuls of cash at you to make me lots of things

 

[freekforge]

Painting up some police and fire flags today. These will get trimmed and have a velcro back sewn on.

 

[freekforge]

Did up a bunch of police and fire coasters today.

 

[Nazgul]

My wallet is full (fat) with cards/license/medical cards/etc. Made this small one for the summer time in shorts. Holds my license, a credit card and a couple bills. Much easier when we are walking a lot. Hand sewn.

My ancestors were Swedes, DNA shows they traveled a lot along the traditional Viking routes. It has my first name on it. I know the middle letter is crooked, oh well. It is in my pocket anyhow.

Don

 

[freekforge]

My wallet is full (fat) with cards/license/medical cards/etc. Made this small one for the summer time in shorts. Holds my license, a credit card and a couple bills. Much easier when we are walking a lot. Hand sewn.

My ancestors were Swedes, DNA shows they traveled a lot along the traditional Viking routes. It has my first name on it. I know the middle letter is crooked, oh well. It is in my pocket anyhow.

Don
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I like it I think the crooked letter makes it look even cooler.

I made a 4 pocket card wallet when I first started seriously doing leather. I wanted something smaller than my regular wallet and now it's bigger than my old wallet

 

[crookcountygo]

Really glad I found this thread. Over the weekend I decided I wanted to give leather working a try. I'd like to start off with a simple walled or some mag pouches. Any advice on the bare minimum tooling I need to get started would be appreciated. Also, which supplier would you recommend I get the basics from? Thanks for any help.

 

[actaeon277]

Really glad I found this thread. Over the weekend I decided I wanted to give leather working a try. I'd like to start off with a simple walled or some mag pouches. Any advice on the bare minimum tooling I need to get started would be appreciated. Also, which supplier would you recommend I get the basics from? Thanks for any help.

If you're going to put designs on stuff, I'd recommend practicing on scrap leather.

And I haven't done any leather work in YEARS, but I used to use Tandy Leathercraft.
I don't know what's available anymore.

 

[crookcountygo]

If you're going to put designs on stuff, I'd recommend practicing on scrap leather.

And I haven't done any leather work in YEARS, but I used to use Tandy Leathercraft.
I don't know what's available anymore.

Thanks for the feedback. Along with the basic tools I plan on getting some scraps to practice on for a bit.

 

[actaeon277]

Thanks for the feedback. Along with the basic tools I plan on getting some scraps to practice on for a bit.

Also, Tandy used to have various stages of beginner's kits. (tools)

I forget, aren't you up here in NWI?

 

[crookcountygo]

Also, Tandy used to have various stages of beginner's kits. (tools)

I forget, aren't you up here in NWI?

I was just checking the Tandy website. Yep, I’m in Valpo.

 

[actaeon277]

I was just checking the Tandy website. Yep, I’m in Valpo.

I can loan you my leathercraft tools till you figure out IF you like it, and what you want to get.
No charge.

I think I have some leather with the box, and you can have that.

 

[crookcountygo]

I can loan you my leathercraft tools till you figure out IF you like it, and what you want to get.
No charge.

I think I have some leather with the box, and you can have that.

That's such a generous offer! I will take you up on that so long as you set a deadline date to get them back to you by. I don't want to take advantage and keep them longer than you're comfortable with.

 

[actaeon277]

That's such a generous offer! I will take you up on that so long as you set a deadline date to get them back to you by. I don't want to take advantage and keep them longer than you're comfortable with.

message sent.
So we don't keep clogging up the thread.

 

[freekforge]

Bare minimum tools you need are box cutter or xacto knife, plastic cutting board or self sealing hobby mat, some sort of hammer/mallet/maul, awl or stitching chisels. That would get you a rough finished product. To have it look and feel more finished you'll need an edge beveler and slicker and a stitch groove if you like the stitches set into the leather.

A lot of guys look down on the Amazon kits but I did a bunch of work with a kit from Amazon. Everything I made up to and including dadsmiths holster were made using tools from a sub $20 kit.

 

[freekforge]

Springfield leather has project pieces to use so you don't need to buy a whole hide they have 12x12" and 12x24" pieces.

 

[mom45]

eBay is also a source for used tools.

 

[freekforge]

Haven't had time to do much leather work since I've been working on the house alone after my dad messed his back up again and is waiting on surgery #4 now. Then I messed mine up and now my right leg decided not to work so I have time again.

Knocked out a BUNCH of coasters. Did plain ones of different colors, sun and moon, infantry rifles, and flags. Would post pictures but don't think I can make it down the stairs without tumbling down lol.

Still need to finish my wife's long wallet for our anniversary last month. This is our leather year so it's my time to shine.