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<li>alright i splurged on a maul and it was worth it. dammit.</li>
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<li>(nice to have) <a href="https://www.talasonline.com/Japanese-Push-Drill" target="_blank" rel="external">japanese push drill</a> and <a href="https://www.talasonline.com/Japanese-Push-Drill-Replacement-Bits" :target="_blank">bits</a></li>
<li>if you don't want to go in on a $50 push drill, start with just some simple <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/245-belt-punch-multiple-sizes/" target="_blank" rel="external">single-hole punches</a> or a <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/223-revolving-punch/" :target="_blank">rotary punch</a>. rotary punches are pretty heavily recommended since they come with a range of punch sizes; I avoid them like the plague because I have small shitty hands and I think those would pair poorly with a rotary punch.</li>
<li>(nice to have) <a href="https://www.talasonline.com/Japanese-Push-Drill" target="_blank" rel="external">japanese push drill</a> and <a href="https://www.talasonline.com/Japanese-Push-Drill-Replacement-Bits" target="_blank" rel="external">bits</a></li>
<li>if you don't want to go in on a $50 push drill, start with just some simple <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/245-belt-punch-multiple-sizes/" target="_blank" rel="external">single-hole punches</a> or a <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/223-revolving-punch/" target="_blank" rel="external">rotary punch</a>. rotary punches are pretty heavily recommended since they come with a range of punch sizes; I avoid them like the plague because I have small shitty hands and I think those would pair poorly with a rotary punch.</li>
<li>if you're going to be attaching buckles, you'll need oblong holes for the buckle tongue. two options:
<ul>
<li>punch a standard hole at each end of your eventual oblong, then using a ruler and sharp small blade cut between those holes to create your oblong
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<h3 id="riveting-snapping-etc">riveting, snapping, etc</h3>
<ul>
<li>for any given size/brand of rivets, you can usually buy a <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-rivet-setter-9-2mm-concave-end/" target="_blank" rel="external">setter</a> and <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-rivet-setter-base-for-9-2-11-13mm-cap-rivets/" :target="_blank">anvil</a> for maybe $25 together
<li>for any given size/brand of rivets, you can usually buy a <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-rivet-setter-9-2mm-concave-end/" target="_blank" rel="external">setter</a> and <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-rivet-setter-base-for-9-2-11-13mm-cap-rivets/" target="_blank" rel="external">anvil</a> for maybe $25 together
<ul>
<li>also I have one extra of both of those specific linked items, so if you're short on cash lmk and I will ship em to ya - since I have switched over to the next option</li>
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</li>
<li>however, if you think you might get really into leatherworking, or if you think you will be getting multiple sizes of rivets, attaching snaps, attaching other types of rivet-style clasps, whatever, I would highly recommend <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-setter-post-base-for-screw-in-dies/" target="_blank" rel="external">this setter post and base</a> and <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-rivet-setter-die-multiple-sizes-requires-hand-tool-post-base-or-bg-hand-press/" :target="_blank">a rivet setter die</a> or whichever setter die you need for your specific thing
<li>however, if you think you might get really into leatherworking, or if you think you will be getting multiple sizes of rivets, attaching snaps, attaching other types of rivet-style clasps, whatever, I would highly recommend <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-setter-post-base-for-screw-in-dies/" target="_blank" rel="external">this setter post and base</a> and <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-rivet-setter-die-multiple-sizes-requires-hand-tool-post-base-or-bg-hand-press/" target="_blank" rel="external">a rivet setter die</a> or whichever setter die you need for your specific thing
<ul>
<li>these dies also work with <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/bg-180-convertible-hand-or-foot-press/" target="_blank" rel="external">larger presses</a> and make it much more possible to transition from a hand press to a full press without having to re-buy all your dies</li>
<li>according to Corter Leather at the very least (I don't really have the experience to make a full comparison) this system is much more reliable for well-balanced, well-rounded rivets, snaps, etc</li>
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<li>(nice to have, any needles will do but oh my god these are pretty hashtag worth) <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/517-harness-needles-for-hand-sewing-blunt-tip-5-needles/" target="_blank" rel="external">cs osborne harness needles, blunt tip</a></li>
<li>(need to have) thread - I am using <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/ritza-25-tiger-thread/" target="_blank" rel="external">Ritza 25 Tiger Thread</a> (currently I have the 1.0mm size. I find it a little large and will probably size down when I order other colors - update, sized down to .8 and even have some .6 - much preferable) and have also used <a href="https://threadsofmeisi.com/collections/meisi-superfine-linen-threads" :target="_blank">MeiSi Superfine Linen Thread</a> but polyester threads are easier to seal off with a lighter</li>
<li>(need to have) thread - I am using <a href="https://www.buckleguy.com/ritza-25-tiger-thread/" target="_blank" rel="external">Ritza 25 Tiger Thread</a> (currently I have the 1.0mm size. I find it a little large and will probably size down when I order other colors - update, sized down to .8 and even have some .6 - much preferable) and have also used <a href="https://threadsofmeisi.com/collections/meisi-superfine-linen-threads" target="_blank" rel="external">MeiSi Superfine Linen Thread</a> but polyester threads are easier to seal off with a lighter</li>
<li>(nice to have) some kind of <a href="https://www.joann.com/needle-pullers-3-pkg/3500295.html" target="_blank" rel="external">silicone needle puller</a> (I don't actually have this one, I was having trouble finding what I have - little pink finger covers that are all grippy) for gripping needles. or just use the back of a mousepad? or something?</li>
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<h3 id="tool-care">tool care</h3>
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<a class="postlink" href="/swoop-wallet/">
<h2 data-ha-exclude="" id="swoop-wallet">swoop wallet </h2>
<a class="postlink" href="/o-ring-bracelet/">
<h2 data-ha-exclude="" id="o-ring-bracelet">o-ring bracelet </h2>
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<li>leather</li>
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<img src="/img/swoop-wallet.jpg" alt="A collage showing 3 pictures of a red and brown leather card wallet. The red pocket separator folds around to the back to become a fetching curlicue." loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="1200">
<img src="/img/oring-bracelet.jpg" alt="A green leather bracelet, stitched along the edges with dark blue thread, holds an ouroborous o-ring in place with two black snaps." loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="1200">
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<a class="postlink" href="/vertical-bifold/">
<h2 data-ha-exclude="" id="vertical-bifold">vertical bifold </h2>
<a class="postlink" href="/fishhook-pride-keychains/">
<h2 data-ha-exclude="" id="fishhook-pride-keychains">fishhook pride keychains </h2>
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<li>leather</li>
<li>gender</li>
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<img src="/img/vertical-bifold.jpg" alt="A collage showing a hand-stitched leather vertical bifold wallet with 6 card pockets, 2 hidden pockets, and 1 bill pocket." loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="1777">
<img src="/img/fishhook-keychain-nonbinary.jpg" alt="a keychain with an iridescent fishhook style attachment linked via leather to an iridescent keyring. the leather is stitched with nonbinary flag colors." loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="750">
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<a class="postlink" href="/zipper-bifold/">
<h2 data-ha-exclude="" id="zipper-bifold">zipper bifold </h2>
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<h2 data-ha-exclude="" id="double-bill-pocket-bifold">double bill pocket bifold </h2>
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<li>leather</li>
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<img src="/img/zipper-bifold.jpg" alt="A collage showing a hand-stitched leather bifold with a zippered coin pocket on one exterior side." loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="1777">
<img src="/img/double-bill-pocket-bifold.jpg" alt="A 3-picture collage showing a hand-stitched leather wallet in plum and light natural leather, with a double bill pocket." loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="1777">
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