wow this brings back some memories, about 50 years ago i was with my father and he needed something from radio shack, while we were there he bought me a tandy leather kit, i had a lot of fun making all the projects in it. one was a belt i made for my dad and he wore it for over 20 years..... i wonder if he still has it......im gonna call him
@marysmith77652 жыл бұрын
Let us know!
@InnawoodsAnon2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful memory
@Kez_DXX2 жыл бұрын
Leather kits and everything one would need to get into leather work can still be bought at craft stores such as Michael's and Joann Fabrics.
@Luna-oo3fl2 жыл бұрын
How's pops yo ! Long time no c cuhzin roman!
@pandachickenmama2 жыл бұрын
@@Kez_DXX Tandy Leather is still around too.
@matthort17192 жыл бұрын
I love it when Brandon Oswald is on here. Dont get me wrong, I love seeing John too... but gotta love exploring other trades/
@SuperCrazyEstonian2 жыл бұрын
Videos like this keep my interest in this channel.
@nineel73952 жыл бұрын
Brandon really coming into his own here, awesome stuff.
@The177Hunter2 жыл бұрын
I’d love to see a leather “cigar box” made. Not to store cigars in, but just that style. Always use old cigar boxes to store little things in
@Reveers2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they all had tobacco pouches back then!
@The177Hunter2 жыл бұрын
@@Reveers not so much a tobacco pouch, but a short, flat top box like a cigar box is what I meant.
@homesteadgamer12572 жыл бұрын
Townsends have the most practical videos we could ever watch, especially in these times. Prepping is always useful, but knowing how to make what we need from nature around will be the truly vital skill for survival.
@remp55292 жыл бұрын
I really love the leather series guys, it's so fun and interesting.
@ErokowXiyze2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a video about classic leather working tools.
@glasgavlen2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@VioletBloom2 жыл бұрын
Yes, please do more leather videos! My mother used to be an exceedingly talented leather worker, she made the most beautiful children's stool with carvings of horses in it and it was triangle. This has inspired me to try this myself, I'm so looking forward to more leather videos!
@BiornBear2 жыл бұрын
The good thing about leather working is it’s not changed much in hundreds of years. I’ve worked with leather for 40 years and I say you do good work. Looks great.
@Scrimshawwww2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see more "smaller" leather projects because I can't really afford big rolls of veg tan, only bags of scraps.
@donutchan81142 жыл бұрын
Just sew the scraps together, maybe press a scale design into it so it looks like reptile skin.
@marcogenovesi85702 жыл бұрын
@@donutchan8114 nice
@Kez_DXX2 жыл бұрын
The leather scraps are still good for making similar projects but any sewing and I would suggest investing into a stitching pony if it's something you want to get into. Oh! One more thing. I would suggest looking around garage and yard sales for old leather jackets.
@TheLeathersmithShop2 жыл бұрын
If you're in the US, check out Springfield Leather online. You can buy almost every leather they have by the square foot, even veg tan. And they have various thicknesses/grade of leather so you can save or spend more, depending on your project. Great way to get some bigger pieces without breaking the bank.
@danielthompson62072 жыл бұрын
Start a leather fund where you set aside the money you'd spend on a bag of scraps and let it build until you've got enough for a roll of veg tan. For instance, I can get a bag of scraps from Hobby Lobby for about $13 or a roll of veg tan for around $60, both depending on whether or not there's a leather sale at the time (about once a month at the store in my area.) I forego buying a bag of scraps for a month and I've got enough for the roll of veg tan and maybe a decent punch depending on what else I cut out through the month. You can do it, don't let yourself be the obstacle!
@spacetexan16672 жыл бұрын
This guy goes great with this channel! I hope he stays a guest for years to come!
@MrJohnManifold2 жыл бұрын
Brandon is an amazing craftsman. Love his teaching.
@mbmarshall2 жыл бұрын
Loved this!! My father is 86 yrs young and although woodworking has always been his preference, he seems to be avoiding sharp tools. I never thought of leather work. This is a wonderful idea for him to make boxes for his grandchildren for Christmas. Thank you so much!!
@mikeskelly23562 жыл бұрын
Made my first set of leather stamps by filing the heads of 20 d nails, 65 years ago. Always enjoyed creating decorative 'smalls'...
@davidashmore39292 жыл бұрын
Brandon knocking it out of the park again.
@pattihamilton09252 жыл бұрын
You are quite talented Brandon
@huberthue76442 жыл бұрын
these leather and horns videos are great. I also loved the smithing stuff yall used to do
@BxJorge2 жыл бұрын
Working with leather always seems really satisfying
@michaelpthompson2 жыл бұрын
Love these crafty ones with Brandon!
@JenB.1882 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I wish leather working was taught in schools. It's such a good skill to have.
@GeorgeLeite2 жыл бұрын
Using the drill bit to set the spacing of the stitches is a great idea. In the period, they would work with whatever they had, in creative ways. I like these craft videos. Thank you.
@stevenservin6272 жыл бұрын
I just started doing some leather crafting and you sir are a great teacher. Thanks for the videos!
@dwaynewladyka5772 жыл бұрын
Very nice craftsmanship here. If it is possible, can you make moccasins, and other leather apparel, like a buckskin jacket, from the time period? Cheers!
@williamwood66162 жыл бұрын
Seeing the soft sole boot tutorial would be pimp
@byerboys26072 жыл бұрын
They have a pair of men’s and women’s moccasin on their web page
@gequitz2 жыл бұрын
He made moccasins in a Townsends Plus video
@lenatownsend90702 жыл бұрын
I love these videos about leather crafting. Please continue to touch on the tools, techniques, and various types of products that can be made. I especially love pouches, bags, etc. that can be used in bushcraft, reinacting, or survival type situations.
@trentnichols50752 жыл бұрын
HECK YES 👍🏼 WE WANT MORE BOXES!!! How want a triangle.
@chrisazure16242 жыл бұрын
The eyeglass cases look easy. I think I will make those for family members for Christmas. They would make great desk or nightstand holders.
@AshleyBlackwater2 жыл бұрын
Do make sure to oversize them! (or get measurements for who they're for, and add a few cm in height atleast) nothing worse than a soft case (leather especialy) toutching the lenses and making then dirty ;w;
@consideringorthodoxy54952 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love these trade videos. Horn and leather working are fascinating. Be cool to see a video where you combine multiple disciplines. You did that a bit with the bellows construction video.
@TheTonysean2 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative and not intimidating at all. Would like to see videos about leather hats of the era. Maybe tricorn hats or something. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼
@renebrock41472 жыл бұрын
You might include how to measure to make sure your side piece is actually long enough to begin with. Also you might demonstrate how to make the string clamp. Wonderful stuff. Thank you.
@DougPalumbo2 жыл бұрын
Great project for those with limited experience and tools!
@Aramis4192 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! Honestly, it makes me want to hop in my time machine, go back 20 years, and apologize to my Scout leaders for not paying attention in leatherwork class 😆
@deborahddenmark2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your leather working videos! I love the whole thing, the process, the finished pieces and how clear your descriptions and instructions are.
@J.A.Smith23972 жыл бұрын
We definitely need to talk more Iggy and got a lot to show ya next 1812! I've made almost every part of my entire setup, which would be very historically correct
@RainbowFlowerCrow Жыл бұрын
THIS LOOKS LIKE A FUN CRAFT TO DO WITH MY KIDS!!!! I'm so GLAD that I found this channel!!!! 💜
@earlshaner44412 жыл бұрын
Hi from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing working in leather and different subjects in history
@AshleyBlackwater2 жыл бұрын
Charming little box :) Nice to see more of these leathercraft videos, and even nicer to hear there's more on the way :D
@olddawgdreaming57152 жыл бұрын
Excellent job Brandon, will definitely enjoy watching your videos. You do fabulous work. Fred
@enopio_O2 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite KZfaq channel! So happy to see a new video from you guys!
@Drawlen2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this. Would love to see more leather projects😊
@skittlemenow2 жыл бұрын
Awesome the leather episodes are always fascinating.
@dr.froghopper67112 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure watching hand crafts!
@animula69082 жыл бұрын
I love the leather segments. So soothing.
@nordicson28352 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of leather work shop at Camp No Be Bis Co , Robert treat council. Thank you , hoping all the Townsends are getting along as well as possible.
@marycoffin6422 жыл бұрын
I would more videos like this! Also information on where to source materials for projects I'd suggest any practical household item. I love your approach to teaching!
@glasgavlen2 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic! Yes more leather crafting videos; you make it look very do-able!
@Luckingsworth2 жыл бұрын
I love this so much. You could even make a thicker wood form, and then make a thinner one and leave that thinner form in the bottom for some extra strength if carrying something heavy inside. Or line the box with a nice fabric.
@danmorgan36852 жыл бұрын
This is the first of Bradon's videos I've seen. I'll definitely look up the others.
@dynamystic30502 жыл бұрын
Love these leather working videos. Makes me want to try it myself
@RainbowFlowerCrow Жыл бұрын
I would really like to see more of this type of craft! That's totally awesome!
@jonw39822 жыл бұрын
I have been going back and watching all day your older vids. love it that your not far from my home in muncie. met some of you in missisnaw 1812 in 2019. hope to see you this coming year. if I can make it
@TheNails32 жыл бұрын
You're a true artisan, Brandon!
@candyh2o2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's lovely work. I'd definitely like to see more of these boxes. Have you done any odd shaped boxes, e.g., heart, diamond shape?
@ferdi54072 жыл бұрын
It's a good day when you can watch awesome Brandon create beautiful leather objects😍
@brianphilbrook52622 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job. It’d be cool to see you forge some leather working tools then make something with them.
@kennethreed81202 жыл бұрын
Yes, more leather craft PLEASE!
@looka6982 жыл бұрын
Love it! Never knew Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys was a leatherworker!
@angellahanson83432 жыл бұрын
Scrolling through the other comments, it seems I'm the only person who didn't know what 'veg tan' was. Learned something new today!
@Kliest32 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying the videos. They've been giving me ideas for some alpaca hides i have. Maybe an idea for an upcoming video would be making a stitch pony.
@motherwolf84072 жыл бұрын
I love the box! I would love to see more vegetable tanned leather hand crafts. Also, I am wondering how these would be used in the 18th century?
@industrialvectors2 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely project. It's hard to imagine how everyday's items could be pretty and personalized. How would people of that time go about to color/paint leather engraving?
@patrickharmon94592 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I would love to see more boxes and other leather craft creations. Thank you and God bless 🙏
@TheLivilin2 жыл бұрын
I love this leather series, so many cool project ideas! I wonder what people back in the day used to make with the leather scraps, I’m sure they would have found a way to put those leftovers to good use 🤔
@jackfrost35602 жыл бұрын
Great video love new to me ideas. Working with leather is so much fun been off and on working with it for 45+- year's only thing I wish I learned was carving . That's the hardest part.
@greatwhitenorthlife23272 жыл бұрын
Really neat project, I'd love to see more leather work!
@BJHinman2 жыл бұрын
I’m enjoying these additional insights into daily work in Colonial America. Combs, spoons, leather, so what’s next? Bone buttons or using a mold to make metal buttons?
@TheLeathersmithShop2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a wallet video from that time period. Been a leathersmith for almost 10 years now and I love historical leather things but nobody really makes them, other than pouches, except you lol.
@scrappybobbarker52242 жыл бұрын
Great video! That's a really nice project, I have some veg leather that will make a good box. Thanks for the idea I didn't know you could form it like that.
@sandracrowe472 жыл бұрын
Loved the leather storage box instruction. Would love to learn how they made the leather covered journals.
@kalosprismatic2 жыл бұрын
I'm really digging these Leather and Horn videos. 🙂
@michaelthomasshields2 жыл бұрын
It would be great to see you make a traditional belt using period techinques like this!
@jeffsanderson25792 жыл бұрын
Good job great video. Never thought much of leather working. Got my interest. Thanks to the whole team.
@Nannaof102 жыл бұрын
Wow! You make it look so easy
@Myrtle29112 жыл бұрын
This was really fun to watch. I like the craft/trade videos.
@jennyprorock2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you do some bigger stuff too! Longer videos of you working would be cool.
@a.s.j.g62292 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@kylegonewild2 жыл бұрын
Leather moccasins maybe? Love the Brandon content lately. Always a joy and gives the channel variety.
@kimfleury2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship.
@nilo702 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this happen !
@larryfowler56752 жыл бұрын
Would enjoy learning more. Wallets, clock faces, book covers, men's vests. Would like to learn more about other tanning methods and finishes.
@PhilEvansOnline2 жыл бұрын
Keep the videos coming Brandon. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@davonguy72142 жыл бұрын
I miss the ole earth oven days great journey my friend🙂
@ks79892 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Definitely would like to see more!
@kinjiru7312 жыл бұрын
Very cool, you're quite an artist, Brandon.
@dj-kq4fz2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon, I really enjoy these! Dave J
@KAPTAINmORGANnWo4eva2 жыл бұрын
The saddle stitch is the nutmeg of leatherwork
@salvatorecorleone10082 жыл бұрын
Oh I have an idea! Make a leather cargo shipping container!
@jessjameson2852 жыл бұрын
Love Leather!
@GeorgeBuftea2 жыл бұрын
A verry useful how-to guide would be tanning itself a fresh pelt into usable leather.
@hongo38702 жыл бұрын
what a lovely little item that is
@scarlettardis20182 жыл бұрын
Nice one. I'd like to see some smaller jewellery boxes. I'm going to look into making my own little boxes out of leather for the jewellery i make after seeing this.
@T3t4nu52 жыл бұрын
Love the leatherworking videos
@midwestkayaker34712 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff love working with leather.
@J.A.Smith23972 жыл бұрын
Great idea and work!
@eloisebennett16732 жыл бұрын
Your leather videos are my favorite!
@fatherrussell53032 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff, didn't know you could make something so stiff out of leather.
@williamwood66162 жыл бұрын
A square glasses box would be great, as well as cartographers map tubes would be something a teacher was befuddled by! He makes saddles and chaps and hasn't been blessed with figuring that the (yard long) map case tubes from that time
@tamila73812 жыл бұрын
Love watching your craft. Beautiful.
@outpostraven2 жыл бұрын
Love these leatherworking videos
@jasonschau42182 жыл бұрын
Love these crafting videos.
@MynewTennesseeHome2 жыл бұрын
Neat box! I'd really like to see the tanning process.