Leather. where to get it?

[bush tycoon]

Hi there guys.

I am looking at taking up a bit of leather work making an axe guard to start. just wondering if anyone can suggest the type of leather i would need and where i can busy it in smallish sizes.

Many Thanks

Jack

[Shewie]

Le Prevo seems to be a popular spot ....

http://www.leprevo.co.uk/

[Chainsaw]

4mm veg tan should be just the ticket. Call leprevo and tell them what you're up to as they can probably send you a little bit rather than half a cow!!

Cheers,

Alan

[bush tycoon]

thanks guys

I have just sent a email across explain my needs just have to wait for them to get back to me. Is leather work expensive to get into?

[Kerne]

Is leather work expensive to get into?

Not compared to many crafts as the tools are relatively inexpensive and you don't really need that many. (Unless you are a tool junkie and then you absolutely MUST have everything!)

[bush tycoon]

I didnt realise how much of a tool junkie i was till i joint this forum, i now see things, i think i dont have a use for it at the moment but one day i might so ill have to get one to be safe. What are the most basic tools i would need?

Sorry for all the questions guys? and thanks for answering them

Jack

[mikethescout]

le pravro is expensive if you dont want to buy all at once. I get this from a suppiler on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/14-x12-TOOLING...item58855a8f47

As for tools, i dont own any special tools for my work, mainly becuase the student budget doesnt cover it.

I find that a fork works just as well for marking where to make holes, instead of a overstich wheel.
I also use a hand drill with small bit to make the holes ready for stiching instead of an awl.

The only thing that i think is a mjust have is a sharp knife with which to cut the leather.

Mike

[bush tycoon]

Cheers Guys.

Well im going to be buying my first axe this week just a cheapo chopper from the local timber yard so i can practice sharpening and getting use to it before i invest in a more expensive one and am going to use it as a opputinity to try some leather working to make a guard. Ill let you know how i get on

Jack

[Badger74]

You could also try Bowstock.