I Just WASTED MY MONEY On These Leather Craft Tools (plus a GIVEAWAY)

You can buy decent leather punches on Amazon for under $20. But just like any other cheap leather craft tool, how will you know it's good unless … you watch this first.

If you are looking for a set of good inexpensive leather craft punches, look no further. In this video, I review the 4 most popular leather working punch sets under $20 on Amazon.

I'm also giving away my favorite set of punches, check out the video for complete details.
Then, I take my old punches and try out a few sharpening methods, let's see which works best.

Finally, together you and I will build a punch set tool caddy, so you can keep you punches neat and organized on your workbench.

You can get a free template for the punch caddy and some of my leather projects here by signing up for my newsletter here:

Here are the links to the punch sets I reviewed:
I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on these links and purchase any of these tools, I will earn a small commission off the purchase at no extra expense to you. I sincerely appreciate your support if you decide to use my links and make a purchase.

Always use a punch mat or cutting mat and non-marring hammer:

00:00 Intro
01:09 What is the Giveaway?
01:24 Asantao Punch Set
03:25 Owden Punch Set
04:22 Spurtar Punch Set
06:05 Prima Cause Punch Set
07:40 Punch Sharpening
12:18 Punch Caddy Project Build

If you are the lucky winner of the free leather punches, you won't even have to pay shipping as long as Amazon offers me free shipping to your address!

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[lourias]

Interestingly, you videos popped up in my feed. I have been considering doing leatherworking as a 2nd hobby next to my rock tumbling and copper jewelry stuff. You have inspired me!!!

[bigepup]

For punches, I have a set of jewelry files. I use the round one and file the inside, some extra fine grit sand paper for the outside. I finish up with a strop.

[tylergolightly]

I have followed a lot of lesther working channels, and something I would love to see done is kind of a mix between a gift giving guide / testing video such as this masterpiece of a video just expanded. After you find the best low cost best value tools, you can show a simple beginner project using the tools you tested. It can be kind of discouraging watching a tutorial of a "beginner "project just to get lost because you don't have thousands of dollars invested in all these different tools. I look forward to whatever videos you post in the future.

[larrycumba]

Just got the Owden punch set 1/8” to 3/4”. Nice set for the money. Will mirror polish the cutting edges as I need them. Thank you for your help.

[astupendouslife]

Thanks for the videos you make! My husband and I checked out a few. He’s had some leather working supplies for over a year now, but lacked the time/motivation to do much with. Now that I’ve taken an interest in it, he’s all excited to get going, and is getting a leather sewing machine for Christmas as well.

My question would be, what equipment would you recommend are the essentials you can’t go without to really get started? I think primarily we will start out trying to make small pouches of sorts.


Thanks again for the videos! I’m glad you cover the cheaper price points for Amazon items! There are a lot of videos where it’s all equipment I feel you work up to, once you learn what you’re actually doing and what will actually be needed.

[TNGUNGUY]

I have some leather specific punches from tandy, I bought a set of "gasket" hole punches from Harbor Freight for $9 and they are nad very

[dangeo]

After wasting the money on a set of punches from Harbor Freight Tools I bought A complete Owden set. It is like you have proven in this video. Thank you!

[silversmithclasses]

I started following you when I thought I could make something out of leather...watched loads of videos and I found your videos funny but knowledgeable! I’m a silversmith by my first side and shoulder of hid a could weeks back, thinking I would be a natural at leather work...wrong....I managed to make a tote bag and am waiting on the antiquing stuff to finish it off. I bought my set of punches for 9.00...so after watching your video I realized it wasn’t just my inexperience (but mostly, I think) it was also the crappy punches. Now that I have more then 1/2 a cow leftover and your videos to help me out....I’m going to dive back into the craft and see what I can make! Thank you for being you and keep on doing it! Cheers, Ellen
Oh almost forgot to ask you a question....do you like peanut butter and jam? 😊

[petarpopov]

Let's go Stacks!!!! 1000 subscribers!!

[rossgunther]

Thank you for the review and info. My question is; How did you select that type of mallet as opposed to other style and design types?

[davidg]

Thank you for the video! I'm still pretty new to leatherwork and was wondering if you have any tips on working with soft leathers like lamb skin?

[gabsinventions]

When designing a new project what are the first mistakes you try to find before you move to the leather, and how do you find them?

[ronbaker]

Great Video! With your videos I will soon start leather working . Question: Should I purchase a leather hammer, round hammer, or one like your hammer? Thank you.

[mattbrown]

You are criminally under-subscribed. Just found your channel. Any advice for a disabled guy learning to do leather working with his offhand? (I used to do some crafting before my last trip to Iraq).

[darkshadowsx]

i actually already have the OWDEN set its pretty good.
the punch i got with a snap kit was as sharp as a pebble and you have to use the flat side of a 8lbs splitting maul to get it through leather.
so i bought an OWDEN set. punches easy and clean with a 1 lbs deadblow hammer.

[vonbottorff]

Love the channel, my question is Do you have any advice on wet molding carved or stamped leather? My attempts have distorted and stretched the work I did on the leather.

[jonathantaylor]

i think running a round file inside the hole then sharpening with the stones is the way to go... How would you deaden the sounds made by leathercrafting say if your in an upstairs apartment? (Im thinking a floating floor on feet and foam in the dead space, whole assembly easy to take away; raises the floor by 1-3"?? or maybe hard foam or rubber feet like 1/2" thick on just the feet of table on the carpet? Or Mabey some other option I'd not thought about)
Thanks for the videos they are great

[thriftingcowboy]

Stumbled across your channel and enjoyed the information. I am looking to do a basic western theme badge holder, think Texas ranger. The badge has a pin back, what can I use to create a hole for where the clasp of the pin goes. Instead of a snap i am doing a fold over with a couple of holes to tie of with a bit of scrap thin leather. Thanks

[ronroberts]

Love your videos. Why do you think leather working is a relaxing hobby? Smell of the leather or working with your hands to make a project?

[PenguinGentleman]

I'm just starting out and want to get into smaller projects to build my skills (e.g., card holders, wallets, watch straps) and was wondering what your go-to thread/thread size is? I'm sure it depends on the size of the project and the look you're going for, but some initial direction would be appreciated!