Tundra Leather

A stitching pony is one of those tools you don’t realize you need until you try one.

It holds your project securely while hand stitching, freeing up both hands for cleaner, more consistent stitches and a more comfortable sewing position.

Pro tip: Cover the jaws with scrap leather to protect delicate projects, and choose a pony deep enough for your larger builds.

Do you stitch with a pony, or are you still working without one?

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Different skills. Same goal: make something we’re proud to put our name on.

Leatherwork, shipping, website updates, customer service, classes, custom orders, social media, and all the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep things moving. Every project that leaves our shop is a team effort.

Thanks for supporting our small team and allowing us to do what we love every day.

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How many belts have you replaced in the last 10 years?

A well-made leather belt shouldn’t be another thing on your shopping list every few years.

Built from quality leather, solid hardware, and made to be repaired (not replaced) a good belt should outlive multiple pairs of jeans.

If you believe things should be made to last, share this post with someone who’s tired of buying the same thing twice.

📍 Made in Hamilton, Ontario

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One of our recent custom projects.

Rich brown leather, solid brass hardware, durable stitching, and built around the customer’s exact requirements.

Custom work like this is where leather really shines; creating something practical, durable, and made specifically for the person using it.

Built by hand in our Hamilton shop.

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Tool Tip Tuesday: Leather Punches 🔨

One of those tools that seems simple… until you use the wrong one.

Rotary punches are great for belts and straps when you need quick, consistent holes near an edge. Drive punches give you more size options, larger holes, and better reach for all kinds of projects.

A sharp punch should cut cleanly through leather with minimal effort. If you’re finding yourself forcing it, the tool may need sharpening before your technique needs fixing.

⁉️ Do you reach for a rotary punch or a drive punch more often?

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Ro: leatherworker by choice. IT department by necessity. 😅

After a brief career change this morning, the internet is (mostly) behaving again.

Now that we’re back to leather, don’t forget our 15% OFF sale on all 1 sq. ft. and 2 sq. ft. leather cut pieces. Lots of great options for wallets, small goods, practice projects, and more.

Come see us while the sale is on!

So sorry everyone — our internet is currently down.

We’re still open, but at the moment we can only accept cash or e-transfer while we wait for service to be restored.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding. We’ll post an update as soon as we’re back online!

The leather equivalent of carrying lumber over your shoulder. 🪵

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