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'''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.
'''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.
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''Beveler'' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
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'''Beveler''' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
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Burnisher A burnisher is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather. It is usually made of wood and smooths leather through applied friction and pressure.
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'''Burnisher''' - A burnisher is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather. It is usually made of wood and smooths leather through applied friction and pressure.
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Leather glue Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede.
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'''Leather Glue''' - Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede.
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Maul A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet.
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'''Maul''' - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet.
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Pricking iron and chisel Pricking irons and chisels are tools that are used for marking and creating holes in leather. They are built with equally spaced metal points.
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'''Pricking iron and chisel''' - Pricking irons and chisels are tools that are used for marking and creating holes in leather. They are built with equally spaced metal points.
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Punch A leather punch is a hole punch specifically for making holes in leather. They are great for setting rivets or making holes in belts and collars.
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'''Punch''' - A leather punch is a hole punch specifically for making holes in leather. They are great for setting rivets or making holes in belts and collars.
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Skiver A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface.
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'''Skiver''' - A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface.
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Stamp Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface.
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'''Stamp''' - Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface.
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Cutting mat Before cutting your leather with a utility blade or rotary cutter, set up your work surface with a cutting mat to protect the table.
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'''Cutting Mat''' - Before cutting your leather with a utility blade or rotary cutter, set up your work surface with a cutting mat to protect the table.
==Training==
==Training==