this was a good list. I did leather working many years ago as a teenager and I'm just getting back into it...and I can't get over how many tools there are now. I didn't do much stitching so I basically just used my olfa knife, an edger, a creaser, a hide mallet and then assorted punches that I bought just because I liked them. I did use a rotary hole punch and that was fine until I started making bags and the rotary punch couldn't reach far enough. if I had to do it over again, I would have bought a single hole punch first. Just get the size you need for a project you're actually going to do. This is how I buy tools and gadgets for other crafts, and I don't feel like I've wasted my money.
It sucks so much when you just can't reach with the rotary punch! You try forcing it by crumpling up the leather haha! I definitely appreciate my individual punches now. Thanks for watching!
thank you. i just started trying to do hand sew leather. i have those black stitching chisels from amazon and they won't go through the leather. now I have a strop and will sharpen them and try again. and yes I have that beginners kit LOL.
I rewatched this, not because I'm not still a beginner, but to see how far I've come. These tips are really good, and I think underestimated by new people. Strop... Strop more than you think you need to. Skiving is a learned skill that is made so hard with a skiver that isn't really sharp. Don't be scared to mess up. So many good me this, but it's hard to remember sometimes. Don't compare your stuff to others on RUclips. As a new person if you manage to cut and stitch a pouch to weight down your patterns, I made two with fishing weights, you are winning. Ability and skill will come over time.
I'm glad you showed those tools because I never used them and always thought I needed to. I do like the rotary punch though. Your videos are so relatable and easy to follow. 🍻
I’m getting ready to buy some tools to start out I bought the do it yourself holster from Tandy and found it to be a very fun thing and I have to say watching a bunch of videos before I get into it your content has really helped me get into it thank you so much sir I really appreciate this!
Loved your video mate. Laid back, just talking and absolutely no bull$#it. I appreciate that. Wish I'd seen this before spending $1k+ on tools but I'm also super hyped to use it all (slowly, as you said) and make some quality first gear.
Great tips! I'm a tool junkie, but like the good stuff. I have looked at the kits and decided to piece my own kit together. I appreciate your suggestions.
I literally have every single tool you showed, and I have literally never used any of the ones you advise against, except for the creaser. I used it once, and didn't like it. 😎
They're pretty handy. The only time you need a normal punch is if the hole isn't along the edge. With most stuff I do, though, I use my rotary punch. Thanks for watching!
I tried to find items one by one but it was getting very pricey...I found a kit for like 32 euros...had everything in it(including the overstitch roller thingies that I don't use). I actually made a couple of things just using those tools. One can definitely get one of those kits if they can find them on a discount if they want to just try and see if they like leatherwork,before dumping loads of cash. I got me a maul from a local Hardwear store..a cutting mat,some adhesive glue and sandpaper. Then ordered a punching pad,an edge slicker,edge beveler( yes..the kit did not have one..I was shocked too) and tokonole. Oh and a button setter kit with 350 pieces of buttons...they might not be ideal but for 14 euros...who cares! Also got the John James needles from their store. Definitely worth it! I also just spend 54 euros on fieblings pro leather dye (black,walnut and green),fieblings contact cement,fieblings neatsfoot oil, and fieblings finish! Found a store for all interested that are in Europe...the shipping was only 11.50 unlike if you buy all that from eBay. Thank you for the tips! There are things we can cheap out on and still get the job done.
First, I love your work and channel, but man this video is so funny :-) Your aditude in the video reminds me of those valley girls that work in a coffee shop, and is super tired of people ordering coffee 😆
Hey, this was really helpful thank you. Wish I’d watched it before getting the expensive and unnecessary starter kit 🙈 The needles - what size am I looking for? Thanks
I use this assortment from Amazon amzn.to/3Q8WAYY I actually got some foam pad micro mesh sandpaper and really like it. It makes getting around the edges super nice.
Great point on buying tool you don’t need some of it unfortunately might be unavoidable depending ...I bought an overpriced maul at Tandy leather then I had some of my own mallets different types of mallets and different types of hammers I actually started using those and never touch the maul ... I couldn’t even return the maul because I beat it up and it’s made out of cheap material and some of that pricking irons had punched holes in the surface of it ...what a waste of cash also a lot of people just by the nature of being a sales person aren’t gonna tell you that you can go to Harbor freight and get a much better and cheaper tool
Oh you're absolutely right! I use quite a few Home Depot tools over leather specific ones too. You can also end up with stuff you don't need buying those leather working kits on amazon. Some of them have a few things you need altogether mixed in with a bunch of garbage but the price for it all is decent. Thanks for your comment!
You have what I have. I've never seen another person do it. I can't make eye contact at all, and when I do, it puts people off. Like I'm almost hurting them emotionally. After any interaction with me, people take a deep breath and exhale, like my anxiety is contagious. Over the years (only started in my late 20s) it's been the worst part of my life. So much of life is face to face interaction and that's just sort of barred from me forever I guess. I don't have any motivational words to say. I just wanted to say hi friend, you're not alone, or, well, not *completely* *forever* alone.
I had a "landlady" who wouldn't make eye contact during conversation, which makes one think "What is it that she wants to hide?" It is said that the "eyes are the windows to the mind", so then if one purposefully averts another's eyes, is he/she/it hiding something?
this was a good list. I did leather working many years ago as a teenager and I'm just getting back into it...and I can't get over how many tools there are now.
I didn't do much stitching so I basically just used my olfa knife, an edger, a creaser, a hide mallet and then assorted punches that I bought just because I liked them.
I did use a rotary hole punch and that was fine until I started making bags and the rotary punch couldn't reach far enough. if I had to do it over again, I would have bought a single hole punch first. Just get the size you need for a project you're actually going to do. This is how I buy tools and gadgets for other crafts, and I don't feel like I've wasted my money.
It sucks so much when you just can't reach with the rotary punch! You try forcing it by crumpling up the leather haha! I definitely appreciate my individual punches now.
Thanks for watching!
thank you. i just started trying to do hand sew leather. i have those black stitching chisels from amazon and they won't go through the leather. now I have a strop and will sharpen them and try again. and yes I have that beginners kit LOL.
I rewatched this, not because I'm not still a beginner, but to see how far I've come. These tips are really good, and I think underestimated by new people. Strop... Strop more than you think you need to. Skiving is a learned skill that is made so hard with a skiver that isn't really sharp. Don't be scared to mess up. So many good me this, but it's hard to remember sometimes. Don't compare your stuff to others on RUclips. As a new person if you manage to cut and stitch a pouch to weight down your patterns, I made two with fishing weights, you are winning. Ability and skill will come over time.
Love this! Thanks, Michael!
@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods thanks. I'm starting to "get it" so I just know my ah ha moments. So hopefully it helps someone.
I agreed and I’m so thrilled to find this amazing channel.
@@michaels2208,so true . Love honesty and genuine kindness in a person
Thanks man! Glad you like it!
I'm glad you showed those tools because I never used them and always thought I needed to. I do like the rotary punch though. Your videos are so relatable and easy to follow. 🍻
Thank you so much!
if I could give everyone a strop, I would. Single most important think in keeping a cutting edge sharp.
I'm a blade smith and hobby leather worker.
Absolutely! It makes a huge difference!
Where can you get a Stroup? Thank you!
I’m getting ready to buy some tools to start out I bought the do it yourself holster from Tandy and found it to be a very fun thing and I have to say watching a bunch of videos before I get into it your content has really helped me get into it thank you so much sir I really appreciate this!
Great advice
Thank you!
Loved your video mate. Laid back, just talking and absolutely no bull$#it. I appreciate that.
Wish I'd seen this before spending $1k+ on tools but I'm also super hyped to use it all (slowly, as you said) and make some quality first gear.
Great tips! I'm a tool junkie, but like the good stuff. I have looked at the kits and decided to piece my own kit together. I appreciate your suggestions.
Thanks, Dan!!
Thanks mate, subbed off of this one, keep up great work, Cheers from Australia!
Oh dude I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and for the sub!
Solid Advice! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Great advice......
I literally have every single tool you showed, and I have literally never used any of the ones you advise against, except for the creaser. I used it once, and didn't like it. 😎
I actually love my rotary punch.
They're pretty handy. The only time you need a normal punch is if the hole isn't along the edge. With most stuff I do, though, I use my rotary punch.
Thanks for watching!
That red knife looks like a beast 😳💪
Oh man it is! I've had it for years. I think I bought it for like $10 at Home Depot too!
I think they make an even bigger block of rouge, you need that bud, the one you have is "puny"
Think I could get a statue of myself made out of rouge? That's what I want!
For some reason your delivery reminds me of “Between two ferns” you have a slightly ironic slow cadence. The same as Zack G uses.
I think this is my favourite comment I've ever received! Thank you!
I tried to find items one by one but it was getting very pricey...I found a kit for like 32 euros...had everything in it(including the overstitch roller thingies that I don't use). I actually made a couple of things just using those tools. One can definitely get one of those kits if they can find them on a discount if they want to just try and see if they like leatherwork,before dumping loads of cash.
I got me a maul from a local Hardwear store..a cutting mat,some adhesive glue and sandpaper. Then ordered a punching pad,an edge slicker,edge beveler( yes..the kit did not have one..I was shocked too) and tokonole. Oh and a button setter kit with 350 pieces of buttons...they might not be ideal but for 14 euros...who cares! Also got the John James needles from their store. Definitely worth it!
I also just spend 54 euros on fieblings pro leather dye (black,walnut and green),fieblings contact cement,fieblings neatsfoot oil, and fieblings finish! Found a store for all interested that are in Europe...the shipping was only 11.50 unlike if you buy all that from eBay.
Thank you for the tips! There are things we can cheap out on and still get the job done.
First, I love your work and channel, but man this video is so funny :-)
Your aditude in the video reminds me of those valley girls that work in a coffee shop, and is super tired of people ordering coffee 😆
Hey, this was really helpful thank you. Wish I’d watched it before getting the expensive and unnecessary starter kit 🙈
The needles - what size am I looking for? Thanks
Thanks, Rosie! I use the John James Saddlers Harness needles. Size 1/0
Good tips!
What kind of sandpapers are you using? Not the grits but the type? Also what is your opinion of sanding foam pads to get around edges?
I use this assortment from Amazon amzn.to/3Q8WAYY
I actually got some foam pad micro mesh sandpaper and really like it. It makes getting around the edges super nice.
Great point on buying tool you don’t need some of it unfortunately might be unavoidable depending ...I bought an overpriced maul at Tandy leather then I had some of my own mallets different types of mallets and different types of hammers I actually started using those and never touch the maul ... I couldn’t even return the maul because I beat it up and it’s made out of cheap material and some of that pricking irons had punched holes in the surface of it ...what a waste of cash also a lot of people just by the nature of being a sales person aren’t gonna tell you that you can go to Harbor freight and get a much better and cheaper tool
Oh you're absolutely right! I use quite a few Home Depot tools over leather specific ones too.
You can also end up with stuff you don't need buying those leather working kits on amazon. Some of them have a few things you need altogether mixed in with a bunch of garbage but the price for it all is decent.
Thanks for your comment!
@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods yeah man ! Thanks posting the helpful content !!
3 mistakes of turn up that audio...Had to max my speakers out to hear this dude.
good video though.
Haha that's funny my buddy was just saying this to me. I appreciate the feedback, man
@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods No problem. Great video, informative. just hard to hear. Getting a sub,
Thank you,,, me it’s TIME TIME TIME TIKE TIME
You have what I have. I've never seen another person do it. I can't make eye contact at all, and when I do, it puts people off. Like I'm almost hurting them emotionally. After any interaction with me, people take a deep breath and exhale, like my anxiety is contagious. Over the years (only started in my late 20s) it's been the worst part of my life. So much of life is face to face interaction and that's just sort of barred from me forever I guess.
I don't have any motivational words to say. I just wanted to say hi friend, you're not alone, or, well, not *completely* *forever* alone.
I had a "landlady" who wouldn't make eye contact during conversation, which makes one think "What is it that she wants to hide?" It is said that the "eyes are the windows to the mind", so then if one purposefully averts another's eyes, is he/she/it hiding something?
@@usernamemykel I dunno man I just get real nervous
Grargle Jobber
Relax, most people won’t attempt to kill you at first glance.
@@usernamemykel Yeah I don't feel threatened or anything.
Grargle Jobber
Well that ‘s a good thing!