TimDreamer

I see you are using a hollow ground blade with a unique angle to it. Is this something you have done yourself? What swivel knife do you use?

It's hard to argue with anything Mr. Parks says. Every time I look at his creations I end up drooling. Of course, 99.99 % of the toolers on here are better than I am, although I can do a fairly decent basketweave pattern. Mike, please don't stop doing what you are doing. I've looked at your website and am amazed. I would encourage you to continue with leathercrafting each and every piece you want to do. I understand that you need to keep your business afloat and want to produce things that are worth your time and that will sell. However, sometimes you just need to do something for the love of it. I can see by the effort you put into your pieces that you love the making of it. All of ya'll are an inspiration to those of us who want to try to achieve at this art.

Spinner, welcome to LW! If you can carve/tool as good in leather as you do in wood you'll do just fine! All your pieces look great, but I really dig that sink! Looking forward to seeing your projects.

You could try contacting King's X. He lives in Round Rock, TX and is a member of the Longhorn Trail Leather Guild out of Austin. There is the Tandy Leather Factory in Ft. Worth and also Hidecrafter's there as well, they might know of any local enthusiasts. I live in Baytown just outside of Houston, but I'm just a newbie at leatherworking. There is also Tim Kleffner out of Corpus, quite a ways away but he does a lot of travelling and might swing through on a trip up to Ft. Worth. Won't be able to help you with local information, but he is a very helpful and supportive member. There's a Tandy Leather in Austin as well. Good luck!

Sweet!! Adding a little more wear to those tools would be in order, they look like they are begging to be pounded!! A very nice friend, indeed.

Can't see a file for the pattern or even a picture. Storm, do you have these hanging around?

Truly a work of art!! Job well done!

Those look pretty sharp! Look forward to seeing them when you get them finished.

Sorry to hear that Luke. Sounds like all everyone wants is "cheap." Get me off the soap box, quick!!

Hmmm, all the more reason to learn how to hand sew. From what I had seen of the stitching, it looked like a machine did it.

That is a really nice looking working saddle. I'm sure whoever sits that saddle will be very pleased with it. What sewing machine do you use?

Another outstanding piece, Tim! What tools did you use to create your border pattern on the inside and back cover?

Ok, Luke...... You've had three weeks and a visit to the shop where this Bo Ho Funky stuff resides. Time for an update on the situation....

Another great looking set, Josh.