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Yea Jredding only if i have a bigger stick in the other hand behind my back ! lol and terrahyd thought about when i turn him down he'll probably google leather work and find this site anyway you know if he does and starts like we did good for him i got a few years ahead of him . Really dont think he has the patience he's like (quick Carl does everything fast) my friends always say you have to much patience I tell them its a stess release on the fun stuff but now when as you all know when you have orders it can be stressfull but still rewarding ! i love it love the smell of the leather always did.Thanks terahyd for the added friend you guys are all great and from all over the place . Told the wife we go out west or down south i would like to time it where i could take a leatherworker class who knows could run into any of you. okiwen your right its long over do ! Thanks everybody !

Very NICE Roo your braiding is always superior ! guys always want me to do seats like that but still hand sewing ! Great job !

Hi everyone thanks for your opinions you said what i was thinking. Thought i might of been dissed for not wanting to teach him. I knew everybody has heard " how do you do that i would like to learn " Then your in that awkward moment yea Hilly i never have told him how i feel ,he has a way of coming back over and tells me whats hes going to do like he forgot where he heard it from . I think he's told so many people he forgot whos idea it was or is convinced it was his ! CRAZY drives me up a wall . So one day he told me about a rag he gets so i pull it up on the site and bingo there is his latest creation so that tells me he has no creativity . Luke & Mcjeep you guys are so right when credit isnt given when credit is due ! I guess i have to learn to stop being a nice guy when my 6th sence is kicking in. And Timd PERFECT the beginner kit and just in time! and with Christmas right around the corner AWESOME !And Terrahyd thanks for the words of wisdom .And Johanna i think your right on theres a time and its over do . Your not going to believe this i just now as im typing he calls me, asked me where i got my engraver WOW WOW still cant believe this, nows hes going to engrave his aluminum parts on his bike LIKE I TOLD HIM I WAS DOING and have done some already . And engrving is not my invention but what i was going to engrave is. See this has been a 4 yr project because i want it done the way i want it i have my everyday rider so i can take my time plus (money) but now he has used every idea i have told him so Mcjeep your so right i need to stop hanging with this bonehead.I've been covering up my bikes when he comes over now i gotta start getting in his head start f****** with him thanks everybody were on the same track that makes me feel more welcome in here ! Thanks again Raleigh

Hi everyone need some help on this . I customize bikes and paint and fab and do all my own wrenching and leatherworker (still learning) When i visit this site i really feel like a novice . I dont want to sound like a egomaniac but i like to do everything myself. Well every time i come up with a paint scheme or a fab idea i got a bud that will go do it before i do . ( i know why tell him ) the only thing i have one up on him is my leather that drives him crazy when people react. Hes the same as me when wanting to do everything himself i can respect that !....but he likes to take my ideas alot !! and then his buds think i copy him. We only been friends about a year or so but seen him at bike shows for a while. So he ask me to take a look at a seat pan and what he wanted on it, but wants me to show him how to do everything he wants to do it. Now i know we want to keep the tradition going but im the only one that does this around here and i've biult a small bizz just started doing motorcycle seats for a well known bike builder, but my names not out there im still behind the scene . I learned the hard way on my own i had wanted a Paul Coxs seat but knew i wouldnt be able to afford one. thats when i decided to give it a try and got the bug ! Then found you guys. My question is do i just teach him what i worked so hard to accomplish I really feel like im being selfish but i know he going to take it and run with it ! Man i've even lost sleep over this sounds crazy but i dont want to be a ass and not do it, but with the paint schemes and other stuff it drives me to disbelieve that he cant be more self creative . I know i'll be teaching my future competitor ! is that wrong ? Any advise well be appreciated thank you !

Thanks Paul ! Great lesson

SWEET! THAT IS BAD A$$ !

THATS A REALLY NICE KEY RACK !

COOL PICS. LOOKED LIKE A LOT OF FUN !

SWEET !

I bought a magnification visor @ harbor freight w/light and comes with a container of 4 diff power lens 9.99 very nice for the money.

Hey Greybeard its Leatherhead but i've been called nuts before lol Thank you and glad you like it !

I think it looks like Greybeard ! lol

Hi, Received my pif gift from Leatheroo today A beautiful wristban !! nice braiding and yes it fits ! thank you Caroline very nice !! sorry about the quality of pics. there from my phone .

Welcome Art cant wait to see your work !

Nice clean work ! Looks like you have a future in seats ! Very nice !!

Very nice 1st seat ! Great job can't wait to see the finish !

Welcome KatieG ! Its all good here ! Wish i could get my wife interested in leather work !lol

Dave love your work ! big fan, seen your work before i found the site ! What a treat to do the seats for Sucker Punch ! I know others don't like the birds but you give the customer what they want , and there old school . Your colors are always awesome but when your building bikes black goes with everything i'm sure you know thats why they always ask for black . Your stitching and braiding techniques are BAD A$$ !! they are saddles for steel horses . Keep up the great work and all the info ! Raleigh

Sweet ! hardtail bag !

]Welcome Aaron and congrats on the your new baby ! Blacksmith sounds like a killer hobby its unlimited what you can do with that ! Your going to get the bug working with leather and all the info you need is right here .Good luck Raleigh

AWESOME!!

Hi Johanna ! WOW we are neighbors ! Love Grand Lake St Marys (boating & camping & poker runs) I usually go to Indian Lake little closer. I read your touching story about your life your definately have had some challenging times. Thank you for the welcome !

WELLCOME ! This is the right place to be ! Raleigh

Nice seat ! What he's talking about is the same as sitting on a old tractor seat fits the contour of your rump pretty comforable when done right !

Great idea ! no wast you can always use them for buckle straps for a holster if needed !