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== Tools == | == Tools == | ||
*Hollow punch set | *'''Hollow punch set'''. Useful to punch round holes, such as to install buttons or rivets. | ||
*Edge slicker/burnisher tool + attachments | *'''Edge slicker/burnisher tool + attachments'''. Used to burnish an edge for protection and aesthetics. | ||
*Diamond chisels | *'''Diamond chisels'''. Used to punch holes through one or more pieces prior to stitching. | ||
*Stitching groover | *'''Stitching groover''' | ||
*Stitching awls | *'''Stitching awls'''. For one-off stitching holes and when a hole wasn't punched all the way through by stitching chisels. | ||
*Scratch awl | *'''Scratch awl'''. Useful at various stages of a project. Particularly useful when starting a project for marking a pattern onto a piece of leather prior to cutting the components out. | ||
*Edge bevelers | *'''Edge bevelers'''. Used to bevel an edge in order to prevent fraying and maintain a professional appearance. | ||
*Skivers (Tandy Super Skiver, safety skiver) | *'''Skivers (Tandy Super Skiver, safety skiver)'''. These are used to thin a piece of leather. Most commonly, this will be useful to cut down bulk at an edge where multiple pieces are stitched together. | ||
== Supplies == | == Supplies == | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 29 July 2023
Justin F. Donated leather working tools. I'm capturing a partial list of what was in this kit.
Tools
- Hollow punch set. Useful to punch round holes, such as to install buttons or rivets.
- Edge slicker/burnisher tool + attachments. Used to burnish an edge for protection and aesthetics.
- Diamond chisels. Used to punch holes through one or more pieces prior to stitching.
- Stitching groover
- Stitching awls. For one-off stitching holes and when a hole wasn't punched all the way through by stitching chisels.
- Scratch awl. Useful at various stages of a project. Particularly useful when starting a project for marking a pattern onto a piece of leather prior to cutting the components out.
- Edge bevelers. Used to bevel an edge in order to prevent fraying and maintain a professional appearance.
- Skivers (Tandy Super Skiver, safety skiver). These are used to thin a piece of leather. Most commonly, this will be useful to cut down bulk at an edge where multiple pieces are stitched together.
Supplies
- Gum tragacanth. Edge finishing product.
- Beeswax. Edge finishing, etc.
- Leather adhesive (Eco-Flow Leather Weld).
- Waxed threads
- Saddler's needles (John James #4)
- Blades for skivers
- Sand paper for honing guide
- Honing compounds (yellow, green)