New Leatherworker here!

[New Leatherworker here!]

Hey I have been tooling leather for about three weeks. This site is helping me progress quickly. Welcome from Toledo!

[Dashpad]

That is beautiful

[Tooled Roll Bag and Tool Bag]

Those are great

[hello I am new to leather tooling]

Hi Chuck,

One thing that I learned a long time ago (took me longer than it would most folks) is that it's a lot easier to learn tooling on good leather than it is on economy leather. Kind of like trying to learn to play guitar on one that just isn't friendly.... Anyway, spend a little extra on the tooling leather, and your progress will be rapid. Looks like you've got the hang of it, as it is!

Kevin Hopkins

Kevin,

Thank You. I know nothing about the leather yet, but will in moments. I am learning more everyday, I did this one today and am amazed at the progress that I am making, and excited for the progress that I will make with every new piece. Any other suggestions no matter how trivial you think they may be are also welcomed.

Chuck

Welcome to the net. FYI... there will be a leather guild show in INDY IN from Sep 23-27. There will be classes everyday on different types of tooling. for more info ... Gene Cooper 317.831.2223.

Happy tooling

Tim

Thank you Tim. I really wish that I could make it.

[hello I am new to leather tooling]

Hello. I am a brand new leather worker in Toledo Oh. I eventually hope to make tooled bags for motorcycles. Here are pieces three and four. Please rip them to shreds and give me hints and advice (as long as that advice isn't to quit). Also if anyone is in the area and could point me to a group I would appreciate it.

Thanks

Chuck

[seat and tool bag]

Those are awesome! I should also add inspirational as well. I am a new leatherworker that got into it so that I could make bags for my bike. I am really enjoying learning to tool. Thanks for posting!