So, What’s Next? Part 3

So, you’ve gotten into leatherworking as a small hobby with an entry level kit, found you like it and want to step up to better quality tools. I’ve been there in a time period when there wasn’t as much information…and not as many tool makers and sellers. We now have a lot of choices at several price points for shop and leather tools, and you may not know quite where to start. I will share my insight as a leather worker, and now seller, on moving ahead based on what type of leatherwork you do, the tools needed to improve your work, your budget, and how to help pay for those tools. Remember, you don’t need to upgrade everything at once or buy complete size ranges. Progression over time, as you determine your needs and budget allows, is fine.

HAND TOOLS

The first thing to consider with many hand tools is that they need to be sharp and maintained. The second thing