Getting Started in Leathercraft - 10 Basic Tools Every Beginner Leather Craftsman Should Have

10 Basic Tools Every Beginner Leather Craftsman Should have

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[whitandpark]

Man it's hard to narrow it down to only 10! Let me know if you think there are any tools you think I should've added to the list

[konstantinosampatzidis]

A young man who is full of energy, so sympathetic with a big smaile, a giving man, and also a good leathercraft teatcher. I wish you all the best. Konstantinos from Grecce.

[ZecharyK]

You rarely hear the passion in someone's voice when they're doing tutorials. It makes your video so much more lively.

[robertmansell]

Don’t over complicate things is a great piece of advice.

[sattolbert]

You have no idea how much you just simplified my life. Thank you.

[Ryan-icwj]

1. Interchangeable blade precision knife
2. Round knife/ head knife
3. Cutting board
4. Scratch awl
5. Edge guide
6. Mallet (poly or rawhide head)
7. Whole punch thingy
8. Harness needles + thread
9. Edge beveler
10. Wood slicker

[Bobster]

I just found all the tools that my late aunt gave me 45 years ago as a kid. Your videos have inspired me to start again. Keep those videos coming... Thanks!

[garyrhicks]

I must say that you were amazing!!! I have watched about ten to fifteen "Beginner" leather craft videos today and more than a few over the past few weeks. Your video was the best!!! You were highly energetic, genuinely happy, engaging, and positive!!! Thank you. I have subscribed to your page and not that you need it, but still gave this video a thumbs up.

[davecarpetcare]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are so on the money with the "CLEANNESS" (is there such a word?) of your videos. No shaky, hand held camera, no in and out of focusing, no extracurricular animals wandering through, no sounds of diesel air horns interrupting the monologue, no wife or girlfriend (or both :) ) interrupting in mid stream, no uhs and ahs and well, er, etc., etc. In short, no crap. Short and sweet, stays focused and right on point, packing plenty of good info into a short space. What a win-win in that you are concise and clean in the production and you don't waste your viewers' time to boot. As others have commented: full of energy, a big smile and a good teach.


Looking forward to watching all your videos and getting started in leatherworking. Thank you for an excellent video and wishing you continued success. You deserve it.

[nayohme]

I had to pause the video at 27 sec in just to say.. You have the most Appealing camera presence and welcoming energy. after watching I must say you've covered my questions on what I'm about to watch and if this is going to be what I need to watch before wasting my time, instead its EXACTLY what this somewhat beginner needed to hear and not confusing at all. THANK YOU !

[reverendbeasley]

Playing in the snow was icing on my cake. The little one is precious. Thanks for the tip, I’m a beginner and don’t know where to start. But I have some leather 😂😂😂

[weasel]

Getting into leather working is a lot easier than people might think. I wanted to try some things out before spending a lot of money on tools. Before I bought the diamond chisels for stitching I used a tiny nail and measured out each hole. Don’t recommend it but doable. My first burnishing tool was the bottom of a Dr Pepper bottle. Technically worked.

[jtweeder]

Opened this leather kit i just got in the mail, in front of my pc. I say to myself, "ok let's start lookin around on youtube and see what all of this stuff is" . Go through about 10 vids without full explanation of what the purpose of everything is and it's actual applications, and not just what you use it for. Next video I click is yours. 2 mins in and I subscribed. This is EXACTLY the kind of video you hope to find when you're picking up a hobby and feel intimidated. Thank you for this.

[HellaReckless]

My birthday is Nov 6. Treating myself to these tools. Fun new hobby for me

[chucktaylor]

This is awesome. Haven't even done my first piece yet, my plans are making a few bags for my bike, walked into the Harley shop, and seen a very simple leather bag, I mean very very simple, for 350 bucks. I may have been born at night, but not last night. Long story short, I'm making my own, plus there's a few other things that I want to make to. So thanks for giving up the tool names. Awesome

[lincolnskinner]

I'm a steel rigger and have been planning on making my own workman's tool belt. I've never done leatherwork before so am clueless where to start. Your video is great. It quickly gives a novice understanding of the purpose behind each tool, along with tips and demonstrations. And the examples of your own work in the background is wonderful. I look forward to seeing more of your vids....; keep up the good work! From another Aussie fan👌

[vonsheabutler]

“It dumped on us!” 😂😂😂 that was so funny! Super useful video! Straight to the point, with a cute family ending. Thanks for the info!

[davidpierce]

Had never watched a video about leather working but have always had an eye for good leather products really enjoyed this video.

[JavierRamos-uytt]

I'm thinking of starting to learn how to leather craft. Your attitude makes me even more excited to buy the tools and start learning

[icarorego]

Best video about tools to begin in leatheworking