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Weaver Leather Silent Poundo Board, 12" x 12"?
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As far as tools go, a quality edge beveler is a good idea. I use a #2 size the most, and for journal covers and pouches, that’s the size he will need for the weight of leather (4-7 oz). Quality beveler brands are Ron’s Montana beveler (expensive but well worth it at around $80) or Kyoshin Elle, which is more affordable at around $20. Ron’s doesn’t gouge very often, which is why I prefer those. I also recommend an edge beveler sharpenerto keep it sharp. When I first started, I didn’t realize the difference a sharp beveler makes, and it’s $20 well spent. Another option for tools would be quality hole punches or pricking irons. My favorite is KS Blade Punch #6 (4.5 mm) 2-tooth. This will let him punch holes around curves, so for just one iron this is the one. Again, expensive, but worth it. Another quality brand is Sinabroks, slightly less expensive, but still pricey. (You get what you pay for with tools, however. Buy once, cry once. I bought so many cheaper sets that didn’t last very long before I pulled the trigger on better quality.) If you go this route, be sure to get a Pondo board to keep from damaging the teeth. If he’s going to tool his journals, invest in a good set of stamps. Barry King is hard to beat. Avoid the ones that come in beginner sets. Those go in the drawer to never use. YouTube has a lot of tooling videos. My last recommendation is some patterns for projects. Make Supply has some free patterns, along with some you pay for. Here’s some other from Maker’s Leather Supply. Both have build along videos to help craft these. For masks, I really like DieselPunk and LeatherHub. Most are paid patterns, but they do have build along videos. Creative Awl has Free patterns and paid, but they’re really good. Once he gets some experience, he can start making more complex items and build his library of patterns and his tool set. I hope this gives you some ideas, and good luck to him. Tell him that practice makes perfect. Buy some scrap leather to practice stitching and tooling so he doesn’t go through his good leather. In fact, I have too much scrap he can have if he just pays shipping. Message me if interested in it. I can’t bring myself to throw it out, and it’s just piling up. I’d love to help someone get started.
Poundo board. $16.99. I've had mine for 2 years.
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