Redbeard Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Thought I would say hello and thank those that started this site. I got back to working with leather just after I retired and when my brother in law heard, he sent me his tools to get me started. Like many, I did some kits and found those a great starting point. Once the bug hit I starting making leather bags for everything. Headphones, charging cords, pieces for a roll up backgammon set and many more. Nothing special really just learning to lace and sew leather on a sewing machine. Then I needed a case for my passport. It was my first carving and, well, I'm still working on those skills. I also wanted to try Leather molding and my new liquid filled compass needed a much better protective case than came with it. There are some pictures on my blog of some items I have made . http://www.krabtree.blogspot.com Hope to learn a lot and have fun doing it when I am not writing my novels .... or taking pictures ... or riding my motorcycle. Dang, you are busier after you retire. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mijo Report post Posted August 15, 2012 welcome David, from another forum member in NorCal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeard Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Also have Brian out in Tracy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted August 17, 2012 Bruce in Oakdale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGGUNDOCTOR Report post Posted August 17, 2012 That is why it is called retired,,,,,,,,re-tired, as in you get tired all over again. Former Kalifornian (Fairfield). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeard Report post Posted August 19, 2012 That is why it is called retired,,,,,,,,re-tired, as in you get tired all over again. Former Kalifornian (Fairfield). LOL BigGunDoctor. That explains the desire for naps. Noticed that you are learning about making a trench coat. Made a western style duster a couple of years back. Turned out okay but I can only imagine making a fully lined leather trench coat. Redbeard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redbeard Report post Posted August 21, 2012 Just combined two Tandy kits to hold my new Buck 119 and the Smiths sharpener. Learned not to stamp where I'm going to mold the leather. Changed the keeper for the knife and I'll post that picture shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
