When first starting out in shoemaking, it can be tricky knowing what tools are best and where you can get them from! When I created the DIY Sandal Kits and accompanying Specialty Tools Kit, I was trying to alleviate this problem as it can be a huge hindrance in just getting started!
As The Shoe Camaraderie tool shop is now closed, I wanted to help make sourcing your own tools much easier.
The following set will sort you out for all TSC designs, as well as most other sandal making and craft projects.
The links below are not an exhaustive lists of suppliers for the specialty tools, but instead a good starting place. If you do not want to purchase from any of the linked businesses, you should still review them as it will inform your own research.
Wishing you all the best in your quest for tools!
Lisa
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Option 2 (USA): Tandy Option 3 (AUS): Leffler Option 4 (AUS): Leffler Option 5 (JAP): Goods Japan Option 6 (JAP): Goods Japan |
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Oblong Hole Punch (12-15mm) Option 1 (USA): Tandy Option 2 (USA): Tandy Option 3 (AUS): Leffler Option 4 (AUS): Leffler Option 5 (AUS): Leffler Option 6 (JAP): Goods Japan |
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Strap-end Punch (25mm) Option 1 (USA): Tandy Option 2 (AUS): Leffler Option 3 (JAP): Goods Japan |
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Lacing Thonging Fid (awl) Option 1 (USA): Leather Mob Option 2 (USA): Tandy Option 3 (AUS): The Leather Shed Option 4 (JAP): Goods Japan Option 5: Etsy |
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Lacing Chisel (8mm) Option 1: Etsy Option 2 (JAP): Goods Japan |
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Edge Bevel Option 1 (USA): Tandy Option 2 (AUS): Leffler Option 3 (JAP): Goods Japan Option 4 (JAP): Goods Japan Option 5 (JAP): Goods Japan |
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Skiving Knife Option 1 (USA): Tandy Option 2 (AUS): Leffler OR Safety Beveler Option 1 (USA): Tandy Option 2 (AUS): Birdsall Leather |