Basic Strap-Making Tools

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I'm hoping to get some input from the more experienced on what would be a good beginning set of tools for someone wanting to get his feet wet making straps. I'm looking at some kits on Amazon, etc., but I was thinking this is the place to ask. What are the essentials?

Thanks for any help...
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The basics:
Cutting surface, like a self healing mat.
A very sharp blade.
Steel ruler, 30cm is fine.
Kind of optional: Skiving knife. I'd recommend a Japanese style knife.

To make the tang holes:
Rotary hole punch and optionally some hollow punches for marking holes before punching through with the rotary.
Or
Hollow punches and a mallet. The cheap hollow punches from eBay are shit so get brand name ones.

If you want to stitch your strap:
Hole punching tool set (1, 2 and 4 prong set will do) and cheap ones from eBay will do fine. 4mm spacing might be a good choice.
Saddler's needles.
Optionally, If you want to stitch in a groove then get a groover and an over stitch wheel.
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i may know someone getting rid of all his leather and tooling.
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neckyzips wrote:i may know someone getting rid of all his leather and tooling.
Shhhh, don't tell them about our maestral blow [emoji2740][emoji2740]
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I have a lot of leather for cheap
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Emilio wrote: April 3rd, 2019, 4:51 pm
neckyzips wrote:i may know someone getting rid of all his leather and tooling.
Shhhh, don't tell them about our maestral blow [emoji2740][emoji2740]
:lol: :lol:
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Yoda wrote: April 3rd, 2019, 5:00 pm I have a lot of leather for cheap
I might be interested, PM me some pics.
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straps68 wrote: April 3rd, 2019, 3:59 pm The basics:
Cutting surface, like a self healing mat.
A very sharp blade.
Steel ruler, 30cm is fine.
Kind of optional: Skiving knife. I'd recommend a Japanese style knife.

To make the tang holes:
Rotary hole punch and optionally some hollow punches for marking holes before punching through with the rotary.
Or
Hollow punches and a mallet. The cheap hollow punches from eBay are shit so get brand name ones.

If you want to stitch your strap:
Hole punching tool set (1, 2 and 4 prong set will do) and cheap ones from eBay will do fine. 4mm spacing might be a good choice.
Saddler's needles.
Optionally, If you want to stitch in a groove then get a groover and an over stitch wheel.
Thanks!
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Yoda wrote: April 3rd, 2019, 5:00 pm I have a lot of leather for cheap
Retiring your S&M wardrobe? :lol:
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If I was still making straps regularly I'd buy this in a heartbeat:
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