Wanted: Leather working tools or info on supplier

[Bowland blades]

I make most of my own kit like the different knives and hand tools . Really wanted a good stitching pony but i learned doing it freehand when i was looking for one . There is some proper rubbish kit sold for leatherwork, if you can try and get the old kit ( a lot of it is ex-military )

 

[breay80]

Abbey england sell good leather and accessories such as buckles. Worth taking a look at the website.
I started on ebay and bought majority of my stuff second hand. Cobblers equipment saddlers equipment.

 

[Overlay]

Cheers guys
I’m quietly getting some bits together, got a well made set of cutting blades on route and some other bits
Matter of thread, needles rivets etc to start, got some nice pieces of leather as well
Cheers
Phil

 

[breay80]

Waxed tiger thread is good for sewing

 

[Overlay]

I make most of my own kit like the different knives and hand tools . Really wanted a good stitching pony but i learned doing it freehand when i was looking for one . There is some proper rubbish kit sold for leatherwork, if you can try and get the old kit ( a lot of it is ex-military )

Handy having you blade making skills, I managed to get hold of English made steel cutters etc hoping I can keep them as they should be
There are loads of kits available but toooo much aluminium for me, I’m happy just getting tools as I find them in steel, there is a bit of waiting time involved but not worried over that

 

[GeoffWood]

You can also pick up some vintage tools on ebay. Another possibility is Kemovan Leather Tools, I have found the quality good and prices reasonable.

 

[Overlay]

Thanks Geoff W
Just a look
Wow
They have some lovely gear

Cheers

Phil

 

[Overlay]

Hi Guys
Getting close to getting all the bits together
Another Quick brain drain

Size or thickness of leather and type for ammo holders and ammo pull string purse type bag

Adhesive water based or other types

Stain

Wax

Rivet type

Any info appreciated

Cheers
Phil

 

[Bowland blades]

Hi Guys
Getting close to getting all the bits together
Another Quick brain drain

Size or thickness of leather and type for ammo holders and ammo pull string purse type bag

Adhesive water based or other types

Stain

Wax

Rivet type

Any info appreciated

Cheers
Phil

Buy your leather ready to go colour wise, get some dye that matches for the edges to the original colour . Contact Adhesive can be widely sourced . river type ? there are lots of different types , ask the supplier what they recommend for the task at hand ( remember the tools are different types and sizes - for the specifics ) .
Try to avoid purchasing small quantities of leather , its really expensive that way in the long run . Full single shoulder or butt is around £150 but the beast size varies so its done
Wax? Dont actually need it with good leather ready finishe d / coloured. Cut edges you want a product like super sheen for burnishing and antler is a great tool to rub it up
Regards the thin draw bag type leather i have some brown thin stuff i salvaged from an old sofa , if you want some to gey you going?

 

[Overlay]

Buy your leather ready to go colour wise, get some dye that matches for the edges to the original colour . Contact Adhesive can be widely sourced . river type ? there are lots of different types , ask the supplier what they recommend for the task at hand ( remember the tools are different types and sizes - for the specifics ) .
Try to avoid purchasing small quantities of leather , its really expensive that way in the long run . Full single shoulder or butt is around £150 but the beast size varies so its done
Wax? Dont actually need it with good leather ready finishe d / coloured. Cut edges you want a product like super sheen for burnishing and antler is a great tool to rub it up
Regards the thin draw bag type leather i have some brown thin stuff i salvaged from an old sofa , if you want some to gey you going?

Thank you BB
Greatly appreciated
Will send a PM
Cheers
Phil

 

[rab19]

Guys
Looking to get some leather working tools to have a go at making a couple of belts, ammo bags etc out of leather

Anyone got any spare tools or a full kit they’re aren’t using or know a trusted supplier for a new kit and a leather supplier

Cheers
Phil

Hi Overlay,

Have these vintage tools at the back of the cupboard if you are still looking, the linen threads are old but I still nearly cut my finger when I wound it around my finger and pulled . Don't know the value, maybe someone on here might know a reasonable price.

 

[ruger77]

Have a look at moon raker knifes they have leather working tools go into Knife misc top right drop down tho leather work