All You Need To Know To Start Working With Leather!

Bill learns some leather working basics from his buddy Gregg of Bjorn's Workshop, our local (not for long) leather expert! Together they cover some beginner tools and techniques and make Bill an awesome holster!

Links:

Bjorn's Workshop

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Bill's Bladerunner Blaster

Mac Pherson Leather Co.

Tandy Leather

Prince Armory

Tools & Materials:

8-10 oz. Veg-Tan Leather, Double Shoulder - Amazon

Double Cap Rivets - Amazon

Leather Hole Punch (Pliers Style) - Amazon

Leather Hole Punch (Traditional Style) - Amazon

Compass/Wing Dividers - Amazon

Strap End Punch - Amazon

Bee's Wax - Amazon

Bone Folder - Amazon

Edge Beveler - Amazon

Burnishing Tool - Amazon

Box Knife - Amazon

Measuring Tape - Amazon

Wool Daubers - Amazon

Antique Finish/Paste (Dark Brown) - Amazon

Burnishing Gum (Tokonole) - Amazon

Pro-Resist - Amazon

Leather Stamps - Amazon

Swivel Knife - Amazon

Tool Holder - Amazon

Rotary Tool Burnisher - Amazon

Leather Shears (optional) - Amazon

Poster Board - Local Craft Store

Hobby Knife - Amazon

Leather Strop - Amazon

Spray Bottle - Amazon

Leatherworking Maul - Amazon

Marble/Granite Surface - Amazon
(But also check local counter makers!)

Beveler Stamp - Amazon

Blue Shop Towels - Amazon

Rivet Press (Optional) - Tandy Leather

Snap Rivets - Amazon

Large Plastic Bowl - Amazon

Plastic Wrap - Amazon

Strap cutter - Amazon

123 Blocks - Amazon

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[glenspryszak]

This is probably the FIRST instructional video that anyone should view. Basics of leathers are explained, tools that are used, simple things, all easy to understand. A true start point for beginners.

[DoRC]

I always find it amazing how something that looks super complex and intimidating breaks down into just a series of fairly straightforward steps. Don't get me wrong, leather working in an art and I'm sure getting good results isn't in any way easy it's just cool to see it in an approachable way.

[jamescarryl]

I am retired now. I have the time and opportunity to learn leathercrafting. I have been thinking and dreaming of leathercrafting for years.
I will watch all of your videos then go back and rewatch parts to get a better understanding of what is taking place. Thanks for a new adventure.

[Skund]

This is probably one of the best all in one tutorials (if you don't do any stitching) you can find on youtube.
Most of the basic skills are well explained

[anikac]

Bjorn's an especially clear teacher, making this my favorite installment yet!

[simonnading]

Went looking for leatherworking videos, saw you had one, and knew what I was watching first. Great work as always.

[mattf]

I appreciate how this video makes this craft seem more accessible than I previously thought it was. You created something fairly complex with basic techniques.

[usna]

I'll probably never have the need to do any leather working, but that didn't stop me from watching and enjoying this entire video. Gregg is a fabulous teacher, and I hope to see more collabs with him in the future. Great work!

[Zorndar]

I've been doing leather work as a hobby for roughly 3 years now, built a big bag this year and this video still had lots of little tips in it which are super useful! Thanks so much!

[ireachy]

Bjorn is a natural lecturer/teacher... a very entertaining and educational video. Thanks a lot guys...

[hazonku]

"That leather is beefy. Pun intended." Literally laughed out loud. And I am LOVING that hexagon stamp! Now I really want to learn ALL the leather stuff! I've personally worked with Kydex, carbon fiber, Cordura, and nylon blends to make synthetic holsters but after seeing that stamp collection now I REALLY want to learn hand stamping leather.

[ArcaneNiles]

The most useful thing to me in this video is the run down of the tools, because I have been having a horrid time finding a good list of the basic tools for leather working, the different options, and what they're used for.

[TheSmugglersRoom]

Thank you guys for this! Bjorn has some leather skills for sure. The guests you are having on the show are great!

[BucketheadStudios]

Me: *about to do a project with a fair bit of leatherwork - PP Team: Here's a video on basic :D :D :D

[Errol_cz]

I work with leather a bit and I must say, this is amazing. I've seen many videos here on YouTube about basic leatherworking, but this is porbably the best video a beginner needs. Hack... Even an advanced leatherworker might learn something new. Great job!

[GraceWillow]

I learned so much! I love Bjorn's work.

[leorumley]

Absolutely fantastic, I've been thinking of trying my hand at leather work for a very long time and had no idea where to start, watching this has just given me the push to have a go, I've learnt so much from this video, thank you both of you.

[KevinRay_man]

That bearded boss' beautifully buttery smooth voice is some next level radio DJ typa awesome. Respect.

[GuanoLad]

The sheer amount of new knowledge imparted in this video is quite astonishing. Jam packed! Fantastic!

[kbjerke]

I find brown paper yard waste bags work well for making patterns... up to a pretty large size! Also, that "compass" is actually a set of "dividers." A compass has a pen or pencil on one of its legs.