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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. |
− | ''Beveler'' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods. | + | '''Beveler''' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods. |
− | 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. | + | '''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. |
− | Leather glue Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede. | + | '''Leather Glue''' - Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede. |
− | 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. | + | '''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. |
− | 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. | + | '''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. |
− | 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. | + | '''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. |
− | Skiver A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface. | + | '''Skiver''' - A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface. |
− | Stamp Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface. | + | '''Stamp''' - Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface. |
− | 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. | + | '''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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| ==Training== | | ==Training== |