Geowing Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Hello all. My name is George Wingo. I am medically retired at the age of 47 and need something to keep my hands and mind busy and off my health issues. I was in the Army for 8 years and got caught up in the draw down after Desert Storm. I was a master electrician after getting out of the army for 15 years. After 6 years of chemo and one pacemaker later I am not the man I used to be. However my brain still works as hard as it always did. I have decided to get into leather working and have taken a few classes through Tandy Leather. I want to learn more and more and more. I have a few basic tools and have done a few small projects. I truly enjoy working in this trade. I am not looking for hand outs but a hand up would be nice. If you have any knowledge that you think would be good for me to know please contact me and feel free to tell me anything you are willing to part with. I love to learn new things and am not afraid to try anything. The teacher of my class told me I have natural talent but only knowledge can improve my abilities. If you happen to be in my area or know of good places for material or maybe a mentor please drop me a line and let me know. I'm sure I will lean more towards gun holsters, knife sheaths, motorcycle items as well as western wear. I hope to learn all, that all of you know and are willing to share, and would love to make more friends. Feel free to contact me at any of the following contact info. George Wingo AKA geowing or Catfish George (913) 547-2003 cell 21956 Parallel Rd. Tonganoxie Kansas 66086 Facebook: George Wingo Email: geowing@sunflower.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David8386 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Welcome to the forum George. Where is Tonganoxie at? David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geowing Report post Posted February 12, 2013 David, Tonganoxie is about 15 miles west of Kansas City Kansas. Thanks Geo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Welcome...you'll learn a lot on here! Glad you're enjoying the leather work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Killerkaney Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Greetings ! Just reading this site will expand your knowledge several fold. If you have a problem with anything specific just start a new thread - somebody will have the answer and help theyre all very friendly. Enjoy ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Welcome to the site and the community. This site has very helpful members who will do there best to help you. The threads are great as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geowing Report post Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks you all! I have been reading as much as possible here. Good thing I like to read too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
