jrortiz

Work crazy hours, sometimes as much as 73, a personal best. 58 years old, work as a hardscape landscaper irrigation my specialty  but know my way around all aspects. 2008 started working for a very cranky Australian plumber who was the best boss I ever had. Worked for him until 2021 when I started my current job. 

Construction skills  led me to woodworking. Like furniture, desks, bookcases, patio furniture. Never sold anything just passed it usually as gifts, weddings, birthdays, new business opening. 
 

Looking to learn something new, that doesn’t involve power tools. Gotten visits from police investigating some idiot running a router at 3am. They left happy thinking of a new hobby. Still get the stink eye from the neighbors. 

Working with leather is somewhat quieter. In my early adult years wanted a creative outlet but everything about being that age got in the way. So here I am, more gray hair than brown, a student ready to learn. 
 

Making a belt. Got straps, 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 inches some roller buckles and hopefully the right size Chicago screws. Will post pics, please feel free to mock, my “love ones” do