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File:LW Stitching Groover.jpg|Stitching Groover
File:LW Stitching Groover.jpg|Stitching Groover
File:LW Stitching Pony.png|Stitching Pony
File:LW Stitching Pony.png|Stitching Pony
File:LW Strap Cutter.jpg|Craftool Strap Cutter
File:LW Strap Cutter.jpg|Strap Cutter
File:LW Swivel Knife.jpg|Swivel Knife
File:LW Swivel Knife.jpg|Swivel Knife
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'''Vegetable-tanned leather''' is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. Without any dye or oil, vegetable-tanned leather has a light tan color. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned.
'''Vegetable-tanned Leather''' is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. Without any dye or oil, vegetable-tanned leather has a light tan color. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned.
'''Chrome-tanned leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Chrome-tanned leather comes in a large variety of colors and is often less stiff than untreated vegetable-tanned leather. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather.
'''Chrome-tanned Leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Chrome-tanned leather comes in a large variety of colors and is often less stiff than untreated vegetable-tanned leather. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather.
Vegetable-tanned leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome-tanned leather is thin and less durable.
'''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.
'''Edge Beveler''' - An edge beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
'''Edge Beveler''' - An edge beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
'''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.
'''End Punch''' - An end punch is used to cut smooth and clean tips on belts and straps up to 2" wide.
'''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.
'''Hole Punch Set''' and '''Revolving Punch''' - Leather punches are hole punches specifically for making holes of various sizes 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.
'''Manual Leather Sewing Machine''' - A heavy duty, hand-cranked sewing machine. Please receive proper training on threading and operation before using.
'''Skiver''' - A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface.
'''Neatsfoot Oil''' - Neatsfoot oil is an oil finish for leather that comes from the shin bones and feet of cattle. It's used to soften, condition, and preserve leather products.
'''Stamp''' - Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface.
'''Rawhide Hammer''' - A rawhide hammer (also called a leather maul) is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more.
'''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.
'''Rivet Setter''' - A set of tools used for setting rivets in leather.
'''Leather Shears''' - Heavy duty scissors that cut through leather quite easily.
'''Stitching Chisel''' - Stitching chisels are tools that are used for marking and creating holes in leather--usually for hand-sewing purposes. They are built with equally spaced metal points.
'''Stitching Groover''' - A tool that marks a groove around the edge of your workpiece by applying downward pressure as you drag the tool. The guide can be adjusted for different depths of inset grooves.
'''Stitching Pony''' - A device that keeps leather securely in place while hand-sewing, stitching, or lacing.
'''Strap Cutter''' - A tool designed to cut leather strips up to 4" wide as the leather is pushed/pulled across a small blade.
'''Swivel Knife''' - A swivel knife is used to outline and cut a design into the surface of leather as an initial stage to tooling the leather with decorations.
==Training==
==Training==