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The Tools Behind the Craft
One of the questions I get asked the most is, “What gear do you actually use?” Whether I’m stitching leather, shaping steel, or just tackling a new project in the shop, I rely on a handful of trusted tools and materials to get the job done right.
So, I’ve put together a list of the products I personally use and recommend—tools that have earned their keep on my bench. Each link is an affiliate link, which means if you decide to grab something through one of them, I get a small kickback (at no extra cost to you). It's a simple way to support the work I do while also getting gear you can count on.
Edges:
Tokenole (Small Jar) https://amzn.to/3GwCHvv
Tokenole (Large Jar) https://amzn.to/42GPhQk
Toko Pro (Small Jar) https://amzn.to/4jhtl5p
Toko Pro (Large Jar) https://amzn.to/4jpDTj2
Refillable Maker for Tokenole (Small) https://amzn.to/3EwrjiN (Add water)
Refillable Marker for Tokenole (Large) https://amzn.to/4jliwPK (Add water)
Fiebings Saddle Soap - White https://amzn.to/42yIIAN
Feibings Glycering Soap https://amzn.to/4jsL0Yc
Dyes:
Feibings Pro Dye - Saddle Tan: https://amzn.to/4cFEri6
Feibings Pro Dye - Brown: https://amzn.to/3RZKynT
Feibings Pro Dye - Black: https://amzn.to/3EtqHdO
Refillable Markers for Dyes: https://amzn.to/3RYhUn9
Antiquing:
Feibings Pro Resist: https://amzn.to/4jGkFoZ
Saddle Tan Antique: https://amzn.to/3YF9V20
Medium Brown Antique: https://amzn.to/3RZMcpC
Dark Brown Antique: https://amzn.to/3S1cHuO
Finishes:
Feibings Bag Kote: https://amzn.to/4jOcebv
Feibings Tan Kote: https://amzn.to/4cHOAen
Obenauf’s LP Cream: https://amzn.to/42mwDyo
Obenauf’s Leather Oil: https://amzn.to/3Ya5pbT
Shearling Scraps: https://amzn.to/3S4aCOE (Use these as applicators)
Tools:
Spray Bottle: https://amzn.to/4lHD06Z
V Gouger: https://amzn.to/4jDxh01
#2 Blade: https://amzn.to/3RtaqII
#11 Blade: https://amzn.to/3Gmygn9
Hardwood Edge Burnisher: https://amzn.to/42phkVJ
Glass Slicker: https://amzn.to/42Tmo4F (Replace with leather handle)
Scratch Awl: https://amzn.to/3ROmkND
Zipper Jig: https://amzn.to/42p89Vl
Wing Divider: https://amzn.to/3Y96Ozg (I have three of these)
Turned Edge Pliers: https://amzn.to/3Ekyo65
90 Degree Screw Driver for sewing machines: https://amzn.to/4jKZfHy
Silver Pen for Marking Leather: https://amzn.to/4jL0zKw
Thread Cutters: https://amzn.to/42UXguu
Tooling:
Dragon Scale Stamp: https://amzn.to/3Ez5WgG
Needles:
John James 004 Needles (for up to 138 thread and 1mm Tiger Thread):
https://amzn.to/4k3fUpZ
John James 002 Needles (for larger thread such as 277): https://amzn.to/443gbEw
Needle Case: https://amzn.to/4jkQrrZ
Pattern Making and Drawing:
Clear Centering Ruler: https://amzn.to/3YCGkGA
Clear Centering Ruler (Small): https://amzn.to/4in9GQh
Light Box for Tracing: https://amzn.to/4jsM0LW
Adhesives:
Glue Pot for Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/4jddEMC
Masters Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/4jnHzBU
Barge Contact Cement: https://amzn.to/3RYiLnR
Barge Contact Cement Thinner: https://amzn.to/42WgEY0
Aqualim 315: https://amzn.to/4jHnOF0
Silicone Brush for Aqualim: https://amzn.to/42q7pPL
1/8th inch double sided tape: https://amzn.to/3YFaYPu
Glue Eraser: https://amzn.to/3YHzjnM
Sharpening:
Strop Kit: https://amzn.to/4lHJmDs
Stropping Compound - Medium: https://amzn.to/3Yb2gZd
Stropping Compound - Fine: https://amzn.to/3S4bvGY
Wet/Dry Paper Assortment: https://amzn.to/42ATEwo
Arkansas Wet Stone: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV
King Waterstone - 800: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV
King Waterstone - 1200: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV
Waterstone Base: https://amzn.to/3Glm0TQ (Get this for 800 / 1200 stone)
King Waterstone - 6000: https://amzn.to/3RZqPEV
Nagura Stone: https://amzn.to/43485cL (Use this to clean the surface of the 6000 grit stone)
