Buy In BulkDo You Supply Leather Tools? I'm a Leather Worker. What Kind of Tooling Do You Provide?
by Erin Billeb & Heather Starns
What are popular tools for leather working?
Leather working dates back as far as anyone can remember- all the way back to 1300 BC. It is one of the oldest human activities along with hunting. Primitive techniques were used to make the leather hides more flexible and stronger. Short of going into a detailed history of leather, we can all agree that as of today, the art of leather making has seen advances to its efficiencies and processing.
Since 1928, Ward and Kennedy Company has supplied America’s top shoemakers with the leather working tools they need to manufacture high quality products. We will show case some of the products we see as best sellers.
What is a Silver Marking Pen and what is it used for?
Want to make marks on your leather that are completely erasable? No problem. Silver marking pens are a great way to make cut lines or punch marks on finished leathers. They work wonderfully on rubber and crafting papers of all sorts too. These are not any ordinary pens. In fact, the name sells itself. Fisher Silver Colored Ink Space Pens are pressurized that can write at any angle, including upside down, under water and at extreme temperatures (-30° F to 250° F). The inventor and maker of this product sent this pen to the moon! This tool is amongst our top selling pen, and for good reasons.
What is a C.S Osborne Heel Remover?
The C.S. Osborne Heel Remover tool is a must have for every leather shoemaker. It has a tapered tip for removing heels from the upper. It has a wide blade with a curved point. It is a heavy-duty tool with a hardened steel blade. The handle is fluted which prevents it from rolling.
What is a Bone Folder and what is it used for?
The C.S. Osborne Bone Folder is a small hand tool that does exactly what its name implies. It is a dull-edged hand tool that can be used to fold and crease materials, including leather, to give it a sharper fold. It allows you to apply more pressing on the fold to get the desired crease. The Bone Folder is made from a high polished genuine cattle bone. It can also be used for burnishing things like lettering and gold leaf.
What is a C.S. Osborne Edge Tool?
The C.S. Osborne Edge Tool - Western Style - is another one of our best sellers. It is best suited for saddlery and similar work. The shank comes in either a straight or bent design. The handle is beautifully designed of American hardwood with brass ferrule.
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