Leather Working Tools for the Woodworker

I’m always looking for ways to upgrade my woodworking. One unique option is to use leather. The leather can complement the project, such as using it for a drawer liner, or you can create a standalone leather project like a chisel case.

Like most hobbies, leather-working requires some special tools. And the sky’s the limit when it comes to tools and prices, but getting started doesn’t have to break the bank when it comes to the basics. Many of the tools you already use in your woodworking will do just fine.

CUTTING

Creating parts in leatherworking isn’t all that different than woodworking, it often starts with cutting parts to size. And while there are specialized leather cutting tools, basic items, like the ones shown at left, will