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Posted By: cotton

New hobby - 04/07/24 01:13 PM

Going to try leather working
Got a bit of stuff ordered to get me started, Going to try a knife sheath and a holster first.
Posted By: Old pup

Re: New hobby - 04/07/24 02:42 PM

Cotton, did you get one of those kits from Tandy?
Posted By: cotton

Re: New hobby - 04/07/24 02:50 PM

No I picked out some tools to get me going and will add more as I learn.
Posted By: horsewr

Re: New hobby - 04/07/24 03:12 PM

What tools did you get?
Posted By: Giant Sage

Re: New hobby - 04/07/24 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by cotton
Going to try leather working
Got a bit of stuff ordered to get me started, Going to try a knife sheath and a holster first.

It's a good addiction to have.
Posted By: Drifter

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:19 AM

What fixing to holster? Got me an idea buzzing around my head for a cross draw for a contender.
Posted By: elsmasho82

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:21 AM

Sounds fun! I don’t know much about it except you need a real sharp needle! Glovers needle??
Posted By: Osagan

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:24 AM

You'll need an awl.
Posted By: cotton

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by horsewr
What tools did you get?

betting this will be like
Order summary
Craftool® Lined Center Basketweave Stamp - X811 × 1

$6.99

D447 Craftool® Border Stamp × 1

$6.99

Economy Veg-Tan Double Shoulder - 4 - 5 oz (1.6 - 2 mm) × 1

$59.99

Tejas Waxed Thread 132 Yards - Brown × 1

$8.99

Craftool® Edge Beveler - Size 3 × 1

$9.99

Maxi Leather Punch Set × 1

$13.99

Craftool® Stitching Groover Set × 1

$16.99

Craftool® Scratch Awl × 1

$4.99

Craftool® Diamond Stitching Chisels - 5/32" (4 mm) Spacing / 2 Prongs × 1

$8.99

Craftool® Diamond Stitching Chisels - 5/32" (4 mm) Spacing / 6 Prongs × 1

$11.99

Stitching Needles - 10 pack × 1

$2.99

Craftool® Multi-Size Wood Slicker × 1

$9.99

woodworking or trapping, ever will quit buying stuff lol
Posted By: cotton

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Drifter
What fixing to holster? Got me an idea buzzing around my head for a cross draw for a contender.

wife's tarsus 856 and a 1911 5" i got on one of them deals will prob do more lol
Posted By: red webb

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 12:46 PM

Watch muskrat outdoor on u-tube he does leather work.
Posted By: coop

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:05 PM

Personalized cobra style rifle/shotgun slings are pretty cool too IMO...
Posted By: Nessmuck

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:10 PM

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Bark tanned leather is the best.

Aging leather must be fun too

It's my shooting bag....but didn't make it

Nice hobby to get into...
Posted By: Giant Sage

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:13 PM

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My son in law made this minimalist wallet for me a couple years back.
His work keeps improving.
Posted By: 330-Trapper

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 01:14 PM

Leather Work is addicting
Posted By: cotton

Re: New hobby - 04/08/24 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by red webb
Watch muskrat outdoor on u-tube he does leather work.

That dang YouTube is what got me started on this and the wine making
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