Leatherworking Tools

Make Santa Fe’s leatherworking area supports traditional and contemporary leather craft, from hand-built goods to small-scale production. The studio includes a selection of specialty machines and professional hand tools for cutting, stitching, thinning, and embossing leather.

This area is ideal for makers producing belts, bags, wallets, cases, straps, and experimental leather goods.

Tippmann Boss Handstitcher

• Heavy-duty manual leather stitching machine
• Ideal for thick leather assemblies and structural seams
• No electricity required

Leather Splitter

• Used to thin leather evenly to a desired thickness
• Essential for layered work, folds, and precision construction

Leather Embosser

• Used for embossing textures, patterns, and logos
• Suitable for decorative and branding applications

Leatherworking Hand Tools

Includes a shared selection of:

• Knives and cutting tools
• Edge bevelers and slickers
• Stitching chisels and awls
• Mallets, punches, and layout tools

Some advanced tools may require additional instruction or staff approval before use.

Cleanup Protocol

• Return all hand tools to their labeled storage locations
• Remove leather scraps and dispose of them properly
• Wipe down machines and work surfaces
• Leave the area clean and ready for the next member

Cleanup is part of your reservation time.