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Title: leather craft question
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on August 27, 2008, 09:24:00 AM
I want to learn some basic leather craft in order to make a few items.  Can someone sugest a book that covers tools and how to use them?  I Looked at an online book source and there was many to choose from, but I do not know which is a good one.  If someone and give me the name of a cerain book I will locate it.

Thanks, Brant
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: 2fletch on August 27, 2008, 09:36:00 AM
Brant, if you have a "Tandy" store nearby check with them. They have a number of books on leather. Also they are usually helpful and sometimes will demonstrate their products, and even have classes.

Good luck,
twofletch
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: Blackhawk on August 27, 2008, 11:17:00 AM
Brant, twofletch said it.  I'm a rookie at this leather craft stuff, but found the Tandy folks very helpful.
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: Paul Mattson on August 27, 2008, 11:39:00 AM
I am also trying my had at leather work.  I bought all of my supplies and books online from Tandy.
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: DesertDude on August 27, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
What are you looking to make?  I can help you get the info you need to get started.......Mark
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: stumpsniper on August 27, 2008, 12:38:00 PM
Check out Leatherworker.net there is a ton of information on there and alot of people to help you out

Brian
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: Rick McGowan on August 27, 2008, 12:42:00 PM
I did some leather work for probably 20 years and then talked to a guy at a gun show that made custom holsters and knife sheaths, I learned more from him in 10 minutes than I had learned in the previous 20 years on my own.
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: S. Brant Osborn on August 27, 2008, 02:12:00 PM
Desert Dude, Sent you a PM.
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: david_lewis93 on August 27, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
Like the other fellers said Tandy leather cot a good wesit to go to tandyleather.com loads of 800 contact numbers too.thats where I do buisness with good results.
David
Title: Re: leather craft question
Post by: david_lewis93 on August 27, 2008, 03:53:00 PM
Dang I must be gettin tired still kant spell