Leather Supplier and Type

[Tartan Hiker]

Surely somewhere in your area there will be a leatherworking shop...try a saddle / horse tack shop. They will be able to cut a strap any width for you. Leather in the 8-11 oz range is best for belts. If you are just starting out with leather work, check the Tandy leather company for starter kits that contain the basic tools you'll need.

Here's the one I started with and I highly recommend it.
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/p...umber=11189-00

Good luck. Leather work is as addictive as kilting!

[cavscout]

Tandy will probably be the easiest place to get your tools unless there is an equivalent in Germany.

If you have the money to invest right away on the starter kit, it's a good idea.

A mini-hole-punch set and a needle are really the only tools you will need to have (and of course the hammer, and thread to use with them). Everything else just makes it easier

Add later,

Strap cutter
Craft knife
various punches
Stamps
Dyes
Edge coats
Slicker
...

[Tartan Hiker]

Right...but the book "How to Hand Stitch Leather", which comes with the Tandy kit, is worth it's weight in GOLD (or 16 oz. strome)