okie44 Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Hello, I'm a new guy. I'm retired from real work, but have many hobbies. One of thim is leatherwork. I have been making holsters for my own use for a few years. I can't remember how many, but thats ok, at my age, I carry my drivers liscence around, in case I forget who I am, or where I live. Although I've been playing around with leather for a little while, I need to learn a lot before I can call myself good. All my projects are hand stitched, and as I accumulate more of the right tools, it gets easier. I still need to spend more time practicing keeping my stitches in neat lines. I joined this board to get more information, and so far I have gotten a lot. Thanks All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome Aboard Oakie44. You just found the friendliest place on the Internet. Stay away from the Donuts, and you don't have to put the toilet lid down after use. We live for pictures around here. Feel free to post as many as you got. We all learn from each other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome, I carry Id for the same basic reasons, the right tools for the job are key and what I like is the right tool may not even be related to the craft. There is a healthy holster section so post away we all love pictures. Jordan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Well Hello there, and welcome to the asylum forum! We're glad to have you here with us. I see you joined back in April, huh? What the devil took you so long to post?????!?!? Doesn't matter, we're still glad to have you. New forum rule: New members/posters have to post pics! If you have any problems, just shout out and we'll be glad to help. Looking forward to seeing your work, Mike Edited August 2, 2008 by TwinOaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome aboard! Lots of us old timers here and a few sometimers too. I look forward to seeing some of your work. ArtS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillB Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Okie-44 Welcome to the Forum. As previously stated, this is a very friendly and opinionated group, which is good. With lots of opinions you get the option to try many different techniques until you find the ones that works for you. All of us would love to see pictures of your work. BillB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trastu Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome to the Forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted August 2, 2008 Great to have you here! Welcome! -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Hi Okie welcome to the forum glad to see a fellow holster make, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tpsorion Report post Posted August 3, 2008 Welcome to the board! Can't wait to see some of your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okie44 Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Thanks for all the welcome replies. I've just been lurking of and on, and have already learned a lot. I've finally gotten enough nerve to post replies to a few threads. I'll post the only 2 pictures I have of my work right now, and will try to get some more when I can. Some of them, I 'm not sure I want any one to see. I have seen, by reading several topics, that you are a friendly lot, and like to help folk rather then ridicule them for their mistakes. Here are the pic's, this is a ccw holster for a Springfield XD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted August 19, 2008 I have seen, by reading several topics, that you are a friendly lot, and like to help folk rather then ridicule them for their mistakes. Okie, your work looks good. Regarding the tone of the board... I've participated in a number of different boards over the years, and I'm absolutely convinced that the attitude of a board is set by the folks who run it. We're so lucky to have Johanna and a really nice crew here that set the tone for everyone who participates... One of helpful encouragement and comraderie. We're glad to have you here, and keep posting those pics! Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
