Early Jamestown and the surrounding area had some tanneries. The hemlock bark from the trees that were being harvested for lumber was an important ingredient for tanning hides. The tanned hides then ...

Leatherworking requires precision and concentration, but is often accompanied by pain in the hands due to the wrong choice of tools. In 2025, craftsmen increasingly prefer ergonomic solutions that ...

At the Van Der Linde camp in Red Dead Redemption 2, Pearson is the cowboy you need to craft some great upgrades. In the following, Leather Working Tools guide, we’ll show you what you need to do to ...

We all need hobbies to help us blow off steam and keep our minds busy. If you’re someone who prefers activities that allow you to be creative and work with your hands, leatherworking can be a lot of ...

<p>A collection of leather working tools including about 100 punches Freeman uses most often. All total he has more than 300 punches. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p> <p>Stan Freeman adds dye to a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From rare 19th-century leather working tools to mid-century woodworking handplanes, these finds tell the ...