Aggie99 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 I've recently gotten interested in leather working, mainly because I want to make some sheaths for a few knives and axes/hatchets. Like the thread title suggests, I am a total novice and other than doing some leather stamping 30 years ago I've never done anything with leather. I stopped at a Tandy store last week and got a few basic tools, and went to a local bookmaker and scored some remnants for free. Also went to a local granite store and got a free slab for a base when pounding. I'm really looking forward to learning more, and getting started in a craft that I will not only enjoy but get much use from. By the way, I'm a father of two, including a son who is a tiger cub in cub scouts, so I'm looking forward to working with him as well as my 9 y.o. Daughter to do some cool craft projects together. I've already learned so much by trolling on here, especially where head/round knives are concerned. Currently I'm looking to buy a quality used knife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Shooter Report post Posted January 31, 2014 If hand sewing, you might want to invest in a poly pad for pricking. -- Tex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Welcome! This is a fun forum to hang out on, so I hope you enjoy it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leprechaunleather Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Welcome ! i've just joined a few days ago and have nothing but good things to say about it and my fellow members . loads of good advice floating about from a lot of pros . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolerlass Report post Posted February 5, 2014 Welcome to the forum! I don't bother with forums much, but this is a great place for beginners, full of info, inspiration, and a friendly bunch of folks. I'm sure you'll love it here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertmeco Report post Posted February 6, 2014 Welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome from N.W. Ga Best Leather site and people, I know of ! Relax ans enjoy, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertmeco Report post Posted February 19, 2014 Welcome to the forum from another Texas I am just down the road in San Antonio also there is a member close to you Mike S lives closer give him a holler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
