Leather working tools

[Splatty Simon]

Having got started with leather-working at the Moot (thanks Bardster),
I'm trying to get tooled-up. Any recommendations for suppliers? I've
looked at Bowstock on the web, but they don't seem to have:
a stitch groove marker, or flat-faced pliers for pulling needles. Anyone
know of a supplier, or suggestions on how to improvise without them?

[R.Lewis]

I found this site, never used them just thinking of starting out myself!
http://www.leprevo.co.uk/
Look pretty good

[g4ghb]

I use le prevo - they are great to deal with. You can't order online (which is the only downside) but you can send them your order then phone through your card details so no big issue

there are often too bits available on ebay too http://serve.mysmiley.net/winking/winking0014.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[Bardster]

Other places to try are http://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk/home/department/Tools/11189-00.aspx?feature=Product_3 and http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/products.asp?subcatID=102. Just bought 6 sets of tools myself ready for the new course season :D

The pliers were on old set of jewellery pliers - with the plastic handles stripped off and the points ground down ;)
http://www.tickintimeworldofwatchtool s.co.uk/jewellers-extra-long-6-12-flat-nose-pliers-smooth-jaws-58-p.asp

[ESpy]

http://www.abbeysaddlery.co.uk too.

[Black Sheep]

I,ve got tools from Leprevo, Ebay and made my own. Groovers and edge bevellers (made from ground down screw drivers). I made my own awls by modifying some large needles.

I use a pair of pliers made by Maun, they have parallel jaws and a v groove in one jaw down the middle length ways great for gripping needles(their not cheap though) these look like them............http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maun-4870-Flat-Nose-Plier/dp/B000C74ZMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=diy&qid=1281726479&sr=1-1

Richard

[Archanejil]

I tend to get tools, threads, buckles, vegtan & dyes from leprevo. If you need any help with any techniques, they're really helpful -- they gave me some great advice with regards to leather dyeing, tooling & stamping. Also, if you're looking for leathers, they'll happily send you swatches.

[Gweedo]

Blast your eyes Bardster! You inspired me as well!!!! I suspect that Le Prevo have had a bit of a surge is sales immediately following the Bushmoot. I've been gleefully locked away in my workshop making leather things since the moot. The Mrs isn't too impressed....

[Harnser]

Having got started with leather-working at the Moot (thanks Bardster),
I'm trying to get tooled-up. Any recommendations for suppliers? I've
looked at Bowstock on the web, but they don't seem to have:
a stitch groove marker, or flat-faced pliers for pulling needles. Anyone
know of a supplier, or suggestions on how to improvise without them?

I have seen reasonable secondhand items on Ebay but they can be quite expensive.
I have also had some luck at car boots got 2 bradawls and a stitch marker for £1.50 2 weeks ago they were a bit rusty but they cleaned up ok.

Hanser

[Ph34r]

I just got some leather tools from brisa
https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Good quality, and they have more or less everything anybody could need (except a lion tamer....).

[chas brookes]

Hi All
if you are located near London the following is a leatherworkers Alladins Cave, no website and only open weekdays.
Mostly supply the trade but you can buy from counter as a retail customer
They have all the leather you could want and the same for tools and fittings

J T Batchelor Ltd.
9-10 Culford Mews
London
London
N1 4DZ

Chas

[henchman]

Thanks Chas - been dying for some info like that, I'll check it out later