Lucifer_Sam
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I'm thinking about making some holsters, sheaths, slings and such. I'd like things to look nice, but I'm not worried about anything too fancy or elaborate--simple and clean would be fine. I'm thinking that these tools will be good for starting off:
Stitching groover
Stitching spacer-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038HWMB2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1DOFKMTLCPOIO
Strap Cutter (I have another use for this, so figure I might as well get one)
Edge slicker
Dye, Needles, thread
I plan to make some burnishers out of dowels, and I'll cut the leather with a utility knife.
Should I be good with that set up?
I plan to cut the stitch holes with a dremel using a needle. Its something I saw recommended on a leather site and sounds like a good idea, let me know if it's not.
I'm also interested in what products are recommend for water proofing that don't ruin colors, and what colors and types dyes work well. I personally like a reddish brown color on leather, so anything that fits that bill would be especially interesting.
And any general tips, dos and do nots, etc would be welcome. Thanks.
Stitching groover
Stitching spacer-
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038HWMB2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1DOFKMTLCPOIO
Strap Cutter (I have another use for this, so figure I might as well get one)
Edge slicker
Dye, Needles, thread
I plan to make some burnishers out of dowels, and I'll cut the leather with a utility knife.
Should I be good with that set up?
I plan to cut the stitch holes with a dremel using a needle. Its something I saw recommended on a leather site and sounds like a good idea, let me know if it's not.
I'm also interested in what products are recommend for water proofing that don't ruin colors, and what colors and types dyes work well. I personally like a reddish brown color on leather, so anything that fits that bill would be especially interesting.
And any general tips, dos and do nots, etc would be welcome. Thanks.