Starting Leathercraft for under $50

[ocean2014]

I am ready to start my first leather project but I want to keep my total tool cost under $50. I keep looking at those big starter kits on Amazon with 60 or 70 pieces and they look like a good deal for the money.

One kit has a nice wooden storage bag and stamps while another focuses more on stitching and edge tools. But I am worried that most of the items in those kits might just be low quality filler that will break or get dull right away. I would rather buy a few good tools that last than a box of junk I will never use. I am thinking about just getting a basic awl and some stitching chisels to start.

I want to know if anyone has used these cheap kits or if I should just buy three or four solid tools separately to stay within my budget.

 

[Alan]

You can start with the most basic tools and then upgrade in the future. What I always say is... just get started! But starting with a good tool set is good to have, of course.

 

[winniepops]

Just get at least 3 to 4 tools that you will be needing. That's a handful of tools and you might end up not using all of them. If you think you can use all of those that are included in the kit then go for it.

 

[skull panda]

They are right! I also bought those starter kits available on Amazon but I only used around 5 tools. It took a while before I was able to use the rest.

 

[Alan]

I am ready to start my first leather project but I want to keep my total tool cost under $50. I keep looking at those big starter kits on Amazon with 60 or 70 pieces and they look like a good deal for the money.

One kit has a nice wooden storage bag and stamps while another focuses more on stitching and edge tools. But I am worried that most of the items in those kits might just be low quality filler that will break or get dull right away. I would rather buy a few good tools that last than a box of junk I will never use. I am thinking about just getting a basic awl and some stitching chisels to start.

I want to know if anyone has used these cheap kits or if I should just buy three or four solid tools separately to stay within my budget.

Let us know when you find other tool sets. But if that $50 set is calling to you, then go ahead.

 

[ocean2014]

You know what? I was hesitant to place my order. I might not be able to use all the tools in that kit. I did some research and I only need around 3-4 tools. Thanks!