How to Get Started with Leather
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2024
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A lot of you are looking to get started in Leather crafting! Almost every week I get asked what tools are needed to get started. So, I decided to make you this episode featuring my top ten picks for starter leather tools! Leave in the comments if you can think of any others!
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At the age of 41 I'm about to start my new hobby of leatherworking based on your videos. Thanks for sharing your passion and kindling an interest in learning in your viewers.
Welcome to the club! I started my leatherworking journey thanks to this channel, as well.😊
Hey dude, much luck on it
Tip: If you need some basically free stamps, get your drill bits from your handdrill. You get different sizes of crosses and stars from Phillips and torque bits.
One surpring tool I picked up for leather tooling: a small crochet hook for very tiny details that the beveler stamp can't get to. You use the back of the hook like a stylus and it does a pretty decent job.
I've got a project I want to do tiny designs on and I'm just getting started, that sounds like a great idea and I have lots of crochet hooks. Thanks for the tip!
@@SnowFox102 do keep in mind it is more tedious than the beveler and it takes multiple passes. But I did a whole project with this method and it worked.
@@DirtCheapTerrains Oh yeah I'm sure. It's just that my project is so small that I think an edge beveler would be too big, or at least too big for me.
Something else like this is a walnut pick, it is even thinner but I use the acorn end for those tight places and the pick part for a stylist and a smoother as well. I love those garage sales finds!
About half a year ago I found a great kit online: multiple spools or wax thread, half a dozen needles in various shapes and sizes, assortment of stitching chisels, edge beveler, edge groover, scissors, measuring tape, thimble and two awls. All for just over €50. So I totally agree. Getting started does not have to cost an arm and a leg.
#craft
100% I used the minimum amount of tools for AGES.
i got that exact kit for starting as well
Am just getting started in leather working for LARP, this is absolutely what I need! Thanks as always ❤
Glad you enjoyed!!
For the edge slicker you can also use an old BIC pen. (Which also can be placed in a drill)
Good call! I have used a wooden dowel b4 too lol
A nice piece of antler works good too, plus the tip can reach into narrow spots.
While not a LARPer, I do enjoy seeing many of the projects you have done. I really liked the tent/backpack you made (that may have been the first video of yours I watched). I love camping, and several of your projects would be things I would actually take camping.
Keep up the leveling up!
#craft
#CRAFT in the process of sketching up a LARP outfit... been watching you for years... i think it's time i make some leather gear to wear out to events... woot woot... hugs from Dallas....
#craft gonna be honest. The kit wouldn't be for me but for a close friend who is very keen on learning leather working. Teaching them the craft but only have so many duplicate tools. Love watching your videos and watching you grow ❤
Been thinking of getting into leather crafting to compliment my father's smithing. But I never really knew where to start. Thanks for putting a list together! #craft
#CRAFT I shouldn't but what is one more hobby in the grand scheme of things? The endless possibilities... Fancy book covers, pouches for ink and quill...
ABSOLUTELY! Makes you a more well rounded person!
It builds character, but in a legitimately constructive way!
This feels so weird commenting on the sponsor, but here I am. So I think that Fume thing MIGHT be good for when you are cosplaying or larping someone who smoked. Just a thought.
The timing for this video could not have been more perfect. A few days ago, I was looking into taking up leather working. A lot of my tool questions got answered .I can't thank you enough for this
#CRAFT
I've worked for two different companies that fabricated and sold solid surface countertops. While most will have broken or random scraps, they likely won't be sink cutouts but more strips and corner cuts. Solid surface is poured in lots like paint, and can be repaired, but if you repair it with a piece from a different lot, you can oftentimes see the difference in the particulates. So any place worth their salt will leave the sink cutouts with the customer to keep for possible repairs on their new and expensive countertops. That said laminate and stone tops can't really be repaired in the same way so those cutouts are likely fair game if they are kept at all.
I have been a professional fine art woodworker, carpenter, sheet metal fabricator and maille smith. with hobby level skill is many more artistic endeavors including pyrography, resin work, paracord knotting etc. at 55, and as a disabled vet with limited mobility I have been starting to gain a lot of interest in leatherwork lately. #craft .
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I'd certainly add some decoration to my boring belt.
You can also use an antler in place of the edge slicker 😊
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I'm a blacksmith and I mostly use leather for knife sheathes and straps, especially for LARP and SCA articulated armor. My first real tool was a punch because nails can punch a hole through leather but don't don't remove leather, meaning that leather "heals" itself and rivets don't fit very well.
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Loved this, it was very comprehensive. As someone ready to start dabbling for LARP purposes, it was great to get an honest entry-level overview of what’s really needed to start. Thanks for sharing and taking care of your community!
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I love how you make intimidating projects so accessible. They’re good challenges, but not complicated.
I'm kind of an "all or nothing" person when getting into something without direct guidance by someone actually teaching me, and have thought about buying leathercrafting tools for a while now. You Sir just saved my wallet, by showing me, what I *actually* need
(also: #craft )
This is so incredibly helpful. As someone who's just starting out, here are the tools I found I needed, in order:
1.) Knife
2.) Rivet tool
3.) Hammer
4.) Needles
5.) Stitching chisel(two-tine if you can only get one, but you'll definitely also want a four-tine also)
6.) Groover
7.) Hole punches
8.) Beveler
And that's actually as far as I've gotten so far. I've made a medieval ring belt, some pouches and wrist straps. My next project is gonna be a costrel.
You can do a lot of stuff just fastening with rivets before you get into stitching. I would learn the basics of stitching before you move on to tooling, but that's just my preference.
Also, if you get the cheap Harbor Freight hole punches and have trouble getting them to cut, there are some tricks you can use. Add a little beeswax to the cutting edge before punching each hole. If you're really struggling, and the punch is small enough, you can even chuck it into a power drill and use it just like a drill bit. It cuts through almost instantly!
Yep! As soon as you got to surfaces I immediately said nylon cutting board and chunk of marble. Best things for it.
Hey Cl3ver, one more time I'm gently asking you to turn your attention to making a pair of leather shoes from scratch. My pair that I started like century ago is almost finished (which is my second leather project ever), and I would love to compare it with someone's work who knows leathercraft. Also, I'm sure lots of people would like to make their own pairs, and you are a great tutor!
This is 100% in the plans lol. I have been wanting to for a while but I need to get ahead first as, trying to bust these out in a weekend is trixy at best lol
@@SkillTree Good luck then!
# Craft . I am really glad that you are making it possible for people to learn and do new skills. I definitely like learning. I am 62 years old and on disability living on a minimum amount especially in todays exploding costs.
This is such a helpful video, while I love your builds and it tickles the creativity side of my brain I know that when I want to actually start crafting something this is the first thing I’ll go to, followed up by the thing I want to craft! #Craft
I Love all your leather working videos. I am leveling up.
I'm turning 60 tomorrow and learning about all the fun things that I couldn't do before. #craft is the way to go! :)
Was just looking to learn to punch holes in my belt and armour buckles, ended up watching the entire video and now I feel that crafting stuff might be a possibility for me
This is so helpful! Looking to make our own wedding favors for our wedding in September and I'm the kind of person that just dives in and gets everything, then gets overwhelmed with everything because i didn't just focus on the essentials 😅😅😅 #craft
If you're on a tight budget, you can hone a swivel knfe without jewlers rouge. You can either strop it with wet leather or, if you need more grit, you can use toothpaste as a sort of lapping compound.
This was soooo helpful! I bought a 60 year old briefcase at Goodwill a few months ago. I convinced myself that I would convert it into a fully functional modern briefcase. Which, naturally, meant I needed to make a leather 'sleeve' to hold my laptop with pockets for my phone/powerbank/etc, that I'd glue into the old case. So I made a trap for myself by thinking "Oh you're crafty! How hard could leather working be? You helped the cub scouts do it after all!" I feel so lost just looking at the tools. I've got a template already made and a double shoulder of 4/5 Oz leather. The trick is, I can't even start the project. I can't start because I look at the tools section of Tandy or Springfield and feel so out of depth I just freeze 😅. So thanks for narrowing things down, let's #craft this bad boy!
Oooh, sounds cool. Love to hear how it goes.
I lost my burnisher one time and did many projects using the handle of the edge beveler. The tandy #3 was a real work horse for me.
Knife!
Hammer!
GOOD leather punch set!
Strap cutter!
Swivel knife!
Edge Beveler!
Sewing Kit(awl, Needle(s) & linen thread)!
Great video. Very helpful.
Love what you do always find something that I learned from watching this channel
I was fortunate enough to grab a 250+ piece kit off Amazon when it was on sale for $100 that includes virtually everything you can think of.
Tge only thing i dint have listed in the video is #4, and now I i know to run to the bathroom tile place by my house to check for scrap pieces. 😊
#craft
These kind of videos are absolutely my favourite because while watching you make stuff is a lot of fun, if I'm not interested in doing something very similar, it's more of a "Oh that's cool, maybe I'll do something like this some day", while these basics videos are full of info I can use right now for whatever project I have in mind without having to dive through e.g. every leathercraft video you've ever done in hopes of finding the specific thing I'd like to know(which is fun in and of itself, don't get me wrong, but it's also kinda inefficient), so definitely keep them coming!
Completely amazed how far you've come, from having few hundred subscribers, to being a full blown channel. Well, greatness is always rewarded. Been a while since I started watching you. I remember the comment I left you under the 2019 recap. Your hair was a lot less gray, maybe not at all😂. Even tho I don't suppose you are still subscribed to me, I am pleased to see you've come so far. Keep up the good work, I am hyped about what could be the next video. Oh, and so that I don't forget. #craft
At renn faire this summer one of the leather shops was selling bags of scrap leather. I had never worked with leather before but after watching this channel for so long I had to get some. I love making things and trying new materials and techniques is my favorite. #craft
#craft Been watching for a few years, and you and the team have inspired multiple projects. Appreciate the willingness to jump in, learn, and teach!
I am SUCH a huge fan of this channel! I have only found you recently but a perk of being late to the party is I can binge episodes while I #craft my little heart out! Thanks for all you and your team do for this community! ❤
#CRAFT. I went to my first Ren fair in August. Found your channel shortly after and my wife andcI are excited to learn this skill and make our own outfits and accessories as we get into Larping.
Great vid and info, thanks #craft
#craft Thanks for another video, Happy Holidays!
Just a warning about the edge beveler from Weaver, made by horseshoe brand, with the plastic tan handle and interchangeable tips. The sizes are bigger than listed. They take off more of the corner than they should. Chuck dorsett of Weaver leather gave a good tip I liked about the bevel should take off a quarter to a third at most of the width.
Ive been wanting to start leatherworking!
#Craft Oh all the gifts I could make using these! I always thought leather working was expensive because of how often you wanted Tandy to sponsor you!
I love the basics videos you've been posting as of late! #craft
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Love your energy and ideas!
#craft We needed this video, thank you so much!
# craft... This was fun to watch, I am repairing Herman Silver trim on one of my granddaughters Western Pleasure Show Saddles. I have thought about leather craft, saddle repair and ornamentation, belts as well. I heard you mention using the scribe to make a leather circle and then strips I believe. Definitely has a place in saddle repair, restoration and ornamentation. I'm a recently ( in the last year retired RN). At 75, I am trying to find a way to have fun and remain useful. A hobby were I can sit down, take a break when I need to... Something I haven't been accustomed to. You brought back memories of the last time I messed with leather ( Id have to call it that, I had no skills...LOL. It was when I was a cub scout- boy scout... 1956-1966 roughly. Thank you.
Thanks so much for sharing all this useful information and you're videos are fun to watch as well 👏 Keep up the great work; it's appreciated ☀️
As always a great video. Very informational. Thank you again. #craft
Great info as always, perfect timing too. Cheers!! #craft
#craft. Yet another great video. Thank you.
Thank you for all your videos!! You make the world a better place. #craft
Omg, YES! Could you do a "tool sharpening and maintenance" vid PAAA-LEEEESE? Thanks.
I really do love your channel and the content you create. Please keep it up and I hope you have happy holidays! #Craft
I litterally have been looking for this over the last week because you inspired me this could not be more perfectly timed! Thank you and merry christmas!
#Craft. Love what you do and can't wait for what's to come
#craft
Thanks for all the great content!
i love these videos so much, highlight of my day when a new one drops #craft
Tandy leather sells a really nice starter kit. Totally worth every penny to me and my kid anyway.
#craft starting out and these tools would be mint. Many thanks for ll of your inspirational videos and ideas. ❤
Completely surprised that Maddie didn't add Cl3ver to the list of tools. All in fun.
Your commitment to the community is amazing #craft
Love these videos and love this community! All I need is an edge beveler and a swivel knife so I’ll leave the contest to the rest of you!
#craft Been watching you from the beginning and love the content every single time!! Keep doing what you do!
Now you need to make a traveler's leather kit
I love learning from and being entertained by all the things you put out. #craft
Excellent starting point! Gotta thank you for starting me down the path of leatherworking. Have progressed to maiing things for my son's school #craft fair and belts for friends and family. Always looking for a new project to inprove my skills!! Thanks!!
Just started to get into leather crafting. This video covered the bases well. #craft.
Great video. As much as I like the regular content of crafting all kind of stuff, I'm really glad for these videos where you give the community all sorts of tips and tricks.
#Craft
Cool 😀
Thanks for the run down. #craft
Very inspiring. Thank you very much.
#craft
I’m so glad you have made this video for new viewers and people who haven’t tried, as much as I loved watched EVERY single one of your videos to learn how to get a basic grasp on how a beginner can make sick armor, this video would’ve came in beyond clutch for me lol. Either way great video!
I am enjoying your videos and crafts. Especially your coffee maker in a box. #craft
#craft, great video. Love learning new crafts.
Always a good day when you post a new vid.
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Very recently found your videos, and now I’m totally going to get into the #craft so a set of tools would be really cool! Keep up the great work, man
Hello From Colorado USA! I really appreciate all your effort and time you put into teaching us and showing us that everyday people can make extraordinary stuff. Your attention to detail and hard work have given me the motivation to try projects I thought were out of my reach because i was afraid to mess it up. Thanks for everything you do! #craft
Thank you much for all the leather information vids! #craft
Thank you for this video that boiled down the overwhelming variety of tools down to the essentials. #craft
#craft I recently started bookbinding and I absolutely loved your bookpress video and I built it myself, its pretty much my most used tool right now but I plan on getting into leather covers and a kit like this would absolutely go towards making my dream book designs.
Always great advice we will see how my next #craft turns out.
Great choices in tools. I approve of your choices. I started about the same time you did in leather work. Great video!!
#CRAFT
#3: If you don’t have any harder surface, and are just making stuff using a regular table, try hammering stuff on top of the table leg - this made my work so much faster.
I love this channel and all the things you come up with. I #craft all the time and have many things I plan to do with inspiration from you. been a big fan for a while and plan to become a Patreon member when I can afford to.
Keep up the crafting inspiration. Looking forward to all the adventure to come.
Love your content!!
Still learning the leather craft.
#craft #calltoarms
#CRAFT It's always cool to see your crafts and nice to see you teach and give advice.
Happy holidays! #craft
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Your way of teaching is easy to understand, and your videos are SUPER helpful and fun to watch!
Great selection of tool for beginners! #craft
#craft always wanted to try leather after seeing all the amazing things you do with it. Keep up the great work
This is an awesome list of essential leather working kit. Thanks for sharing your experience-inspired choices! #craft
#craft I’ve been looking into leather working thanks to you! I recently purchased leather and haven’t yet had the chance to get some tools to start with. Thanks for all of your videos to drive me into an awesome new skill!
I now have a shopping list as I presently dabble in leather #craft with only neadles thread and an awl. Great video with clear explanations for each tool!
Excited for the tools! Love your channel #CRAFT
Hey there. I am currently unable to make money except for things I make. I actually want to make bracers to sell locally. This #craft kit would be such a godsend. Good luck all this community rocks ❤.