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Simple Wood and Leather DIY Projects

Woodworking doesn't mean you never venture out to incorporate non-wood materials in your projects. In fact, having something like leather can add even more rustic character to whatever it is you are working on. For example you've seen leather chairs with wooden frames and magazine holders made from wood and leather. However, you can go even simpler than that and if it sounds too intimidating, here are some DIY projects that seamlessly blend wood and leather together. Farmhouse Wood and Leather Wine Rack   When you mix rustic barn wood with leather straps, you get an incredible DIY wine rack. What's great about this project is that it can either be fixed to the wall or hung. If you're a wine lover...

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How to set up an at Home Workshop with Minimal Space

You want to have that workshop you've been thinking about, but you don't have that much space. Not a problem! When you follow this quick guide, you will be able to set up a small home workshop, even if you have minimal space. All it takes is some careful planning and preparation.

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Cheap and Easy DIY Leather Projects

Leather is really enjoyable to work with, especially when it comes to cheap DIY projects. It's very empowering and satisfying to have something you made fashioned out of a beautiful leather hide. If you are interested in getting started on some DIY leather projects, here are a few great places to start. You will get to hone in on the skills you need to work on more advanced projects later on. Leather Tool Roll Every leather crafter needs a tool roll, so why not make one out of leather yourself? This is a simple DIY project that will involve using a sewing machine, if you want to take the fast route. However, if you want a more ¨handmade¨ look and...

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Leather is not JUST Leather. Here are the Four Main Types.

You may think of leather as something that is just that: leather. However, there's several flavors to this material, which may surprise you! We are going to go over four main types of leather you will find, which are used in everything from jackets to chairs. Without further ado, let's get right into them. Full Grain & Top Grain Leather Leather is considered top grain material if it is modified in any way. When the entire grain stays intact, it is full grain. Full grain leather may have certain blemishes, yet maintains a high price tag. Although Full Grain leather gets a lot of hype but Top grain leather is what is most widely used because it is a durable...

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