UK Leathercraft Supplier
Leathercraft Tools and Workshop Supplies
Reliable leathercraft tools for UK makers, alongside adhesives, thread and finishing supplies chosen with care, tested on the bench, and stocked because they deserve their place in the workshop.
UK Dispatch
Royal Mail & DPD
Workshop-Tested
Every product chosen from the bench
Authorised Kevin Lee Stockist
UK supplier
Secure Checkout
Stripe & PayPal accepted
Shop by Task
Find the tools and supplies you need — from first cut to final finish.
Prepare Your Leather
Every good piece is decided before the stitching starts. Mark it out properly, cut clean, and prepare with intent — the care you put in here is what makes the rest of the build feel calmer and controlled, instead of fought.
Bond & Stitch
This is where separate pieces of leather start becoming something built to last. The right leather glue, waxed thread and stitching tools keep your seams consistent and your edges tidy — and the work will still be standing up to daily use long after it’s left your bench.
Finish the Work
After the cutting, bonding and stitching, this is the part that shows whether you rushed or cared. A clean edge, hardware set properly, and a bit of real leather care — it’s the difference between a finished piece and one that’s truly ready to sell, gift or use with pride
Workshop consumables
Core Workshop Supplies
The products that earn their place — tested, practical, repeat-purchase.
Premium leathercraft tools
Kevin Lee Leathercraft Tools
The Kevin Lee range covers the essential tools for traditional hand leatherwork — pricking irons, awls, bevellers, knives, mauls, and more. Each tool is chosen for real workshop use, not catalogue completeness.
Hideout Craft is an Authorised Kevin Lee Stockist in the UK.
Workshop knowledge
Guides for Leatherworkers
EDGE FINISHING
The Complete Guide to Leather Edge Finishing
Cutting, sanding, burnishing, and finishing with Tokonole. What actually matters, in the right order.
STITCHING
How to Choose Pricking Irons: Spacing, Style and Use
Spacing, tooth count, and what matters when choosing your first proper pricking irons.
ADHESIVES
Aquilim 330, 315, GL or SG: Which One Do You Need?
A practical guide to Renia’s four water-based contact adhesives — what each one does and when to reach for it.
WHY HIDEOUT CRAFT
Chosen by a Maker. Not a Catalogue Buyer.
Hideout Craft exists for makers who are past the cheap starter kits and want products they can rely on. Every item in the range has a real leathercraft reason to be here. Nothing is stocked just because a supplier lists it — it is here because it has earned its place.
✓ Curated, not comprehensive
✓ Workshop-tested before it’s stocked
✓ Clear product guidance included
✓ UK-based, UK-dispatched
Ready to stock the bench?
Practical leathercraft tools and workshop supplies. UK dispatch. No filler.
Our Shipping Approach
Fair pricing, clear delivery
We do not inflate product prices to pretend delivery is free. Instead, we price goods fairly and charge delivery transparently, based on your parcel, destination and service required.
This helps keep prices fair across the store, whether you are ordering a small pack of hardware, specialist leathercraft tools or heavier workshop supplies.
Every order is sent using a tracked service, with the available delivery options shown clearly at checkout.