Leather Working HT’ers

[Huntkook]

Did someone say leather work?

 

[Redmt]

I only wish I had the talent and ability to do leather work. I have a couple of custom knives I'd like to have a sheath for.

 

[Dsnow9]

 

[Big Bore]

Nice work everyone!

Here are a few of my recent projects…


And this was a fun one. A friend asked me to take an old pair of her boots and try to make a bag/tote out of them.

 

[Wolfshead]

Some of my work.

 

[IDFireLass]

Wolfshead now you're just plain showing off.
That's some nice work.
Just about tore a 20ft shipping container apart the other day looking for a missing lacing pony. I finally found it. Lost a copper rivet setting tool. Had to order a new one.
Now I need to order some Latigo leather. All my scrap leather is beyond using.
Made 2 axe sheaths for the other half the other day.
Good job everyone.

 

[buckbull]

Holy crap. Amazing work. You guys are legit.

 

[perma]

Some of my work.

That’s a sweet cheek rise……

 

[2rocky]

I have some spur straps I intended to stamp and assemble. My local saddlemaker stamp cut out the shape and beveled the edges. I have a set of Jeremiah Watt Buckles I hope i haven't misplaced before I get to work on them.

 

[Wolfshead]

Just finished up this.

 

[GoGriz]

If someone wanted to get their feet wet in this world, what starter tools are needed and should I get a “kit” or buy individual tools? I’m thinking starting with sheaths and maybe a belt or two.

 

[2rocky]

If someone wanted to get their feet wet in this world, what starter tools are needed and should I get a “kit” or buy individual tools? I’m thinking starting with sheaths and maybe a belt or two.

Watch the leather shop videos by weaver leather.

 

[Wolfshead]

If someone wanted to get their feet wet in this world, what starter tools are needed and should I get a “kit” or buy individual tools? I’m thinking starting with sheaths and maybe a belt or two.

It really depends on what you want to do.
Sheaths are what I started with, and to be honest you can get by with a box cutter with sharp blades, a punch along with a needle, and thread.
If you could explain what you want to have as a finished product or maybe even pictures, I’m sure I could help you out a little with some recommendations, and places to pick up the items that work for me.
If you’re really serious about getting started, and have a desire to keep at it there are some good things to buy once cry once, but are not required or necessary to get by.
Let us know or drop me a message.
I’ll help you out best I can.

 

[Sixmile]

If someone wanted to get their feet wet in this world, what starter tools are needed and should I get a “kit” or buy individual tools? I’m thinking starting with sheaths and maybe a belt or two.

Lots of how to videos also.

Leather Craft Tools that are Essential for any Leather Craftsman. - Don Gonzales Saddlery

The overwhelming selection and variety of leather craft tools available on the market can be hard to navigate.

dgsaddlery.com

 

[TheBenHoyle]

I've made a few things: a couple belts, a couple of little purses for my kids, etc. I have ambitions to do more but I definitely have too many hobbies to draw my focus away.

My most ambitious project was a shotgun bag for sporting clays.







It is pretty cool, although I wish I had done some things differently. I'm particularly proud of the rivets I made from shotgun shells.

 

[GoGriz]

The boy and I have been putting scales on a few knife blanks to slowly wade into the knife making world. Every knife deserves a sheath, so I started to read up on and slowly experiment with leatherwork. Still super rough, but it works and it will be the boys first hunting knife set. I can see myself getting into this new world and making some fun things in the future.

 

[Sixmile]

Day planer cover and wife's new bridle.

 

[huntnpack]

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I was gifted a green river knife at Christmas. It needed a sheath, so I went ham with a speedy stitcher and a piece of scrap leather. I think I might get more serious about some leather projects in the future since I was able to throw this one together. I’d like to make a couple left handed shell holders for my lever actions.

 

[Indianajoe]

my first leather project. not perfect but I'm happy with the results.

 

[Wolfshead]

my first leather project. not perfect but I'm happy with the results.

That’s very well done for a first!
Great job!