In western woodworking, one of the common rites of passage is the manufacture of a tool [...]]]> One thing I have not seen, apart from a tool roll, is a leatherworkers holder for tools, made from leather.  Kind of hard to find in a search, since leatherworkers make aprons, rolls, holsters, belts and pouches for everyone else.

In western woodworking, one of the common rites of passage is the manufacture of a tool box.  It is certainly a good test and demonstration of skill.   It is also a nice way to showcase your skills.

Because of these things, my fascination with tool containers, and my desperate need to organize my tools, I decided to make a leatherworker’s tool holder.    Of course I decided to try to be a bit artistic and to make the holder have a timeless sort of quality.

It holds quite a range of tools convenient and ready to use.

From left to right, Top row, Head Knife made with O1 steel and osage.  Scissors, Fine Point Awl, Groover,  Spiral Punch, Overstitch Wheel, Overstitch Wheel, French Edger, Stitching Fid, Edger,  , Stitching Groover,  Sharpie, Pencil, Brad Pusher, Strike Awl, Marking Awl, Adjustable Groover, Awl Point Holder.  Bottom Row, Head Knife, 4 in 1 Punches, and Reading Glasses.

A much smaller set would work for occasional use,

I left out the Mallet, Square, Multipurpose Dividers, Canvas for Burnishing, Knife, Sandpaper and Needles that I find quite handy to have present.

Here are a few detail shots of the tool pouch,

There are so many things I would do differently if I made it again. Making this taught me a lot and that was really the point. I am still pretty new at leatherworking and I have a lot to learn.

Bob