Chris B

Thanks everybody!!!!!

How I started was I got the deluxe beginners kit from tandy a couple of years ago. And now I am finally taking them up on the free tooling classes they give. That is if you buy a beginners kit from them. Its a big help to be able to go into the store and get some help and guidance. Good Luck!!!!

Looks good! But how does it stay closed?

Well I have been thinking of building a bench for my self to tool on and dye on. As all that I am using now is an old wooden desk. I would like to have a little more room. I have searched and seen all of your guys pictures of your benches, but I didnt see any sizes. (Maybe I just didnt read enough) lol. Anyway, what do you all think would be the best size to make a bench? And at what height? With my idea I have been thinking of making it at two levels. One that I could sit down at and one I could stand up at. But Im not too sure of the height. Any suggestions? Thanks, Chris

Thats cool. Do I sense a little bit of Pink Flyod infulence there??

Wow thanks for the info guys. And Im sorry if you writers cramp or carpal tunnel from that post Troy, but thanks for the info. The blade I was using was a 1/4 angle blade. And I did sign up for the free lessons on Pauls site. you guys rock thanks!!! Chris

Well I have tried it again, and got the same results. Does anyone have a clue on what I am doing wrong?? Thank You all, Chris P.S. sorry that I made those picture so big, I dont have a cluw on how to resize them.

And finally half of the beveling lol

Heres the cam

Ok im going to have to do this in 3 different posts, I dont have a clue on how to resize pics.

Ok here we go if I can figure out on how to post pictures. I quit on this one when I realized that I beveled on the wrong side of the stem.. But any way I took pictures of my swivel knife cuts and on through the beveling. Well half way through that lol.

Thanks guys. I will put a picture up tomorrow. It seems that my batteries are dead in my camera...SO I will definetly post a pic tomorrow.

Hello All, I have been praticing again, now for about a week. And I have pretty much gotten walking the beveler down. And my swivel knife cuts are looking alot better. But my pear shader is off. I cant figure out how in the books it looks like they are getting a wide stripe while I am only getting a narrow one. Well thats with me assuming that they are using the same tools as supplied in the basic 7 kit. Do you guys just do one pass or make 2 next to each other? Also, how deep do you normally go? And with the camoflauge are you supposed to walk that like the beveler or pick it up and move it your self? Thanks, Chris

Wow guys stuff sure has changed around here. I havent been around since a little after the big crash. And that happened what, a year and a half ago??? lol. Anyway, since I havent been around in a while I figured I would re introduce myself. Im Chris and Im from eastern Ohio. Still just starting out, I had some problems that took me away from leather work, but Im coming back, and its like Im starting over again lol. But I do like the changes around here and the site is looking great!!! Good job guys! Chris

Hello everyone. I havent been around here lately, actually I think since the big crash. That is if anyone remebers me...lol. Anyway, I still really havent done nothing speacial. Just a couple of belts and wallets. But it still isnt good. At least to my standards. Anyway, is there any one around Beallsville Ohio that would be willing to show me some tips. I do better actually seeing it, rather then trying to learn it from a book. Thanks, Chris

Thanks for the info Bruce

Thanks guys for gettin this back up. This is one of few websites that I even look at, so I was a little lost ...lol THANK YOU!!!!

Hello another Ohioan....this place is great they are always willing to lend a hand when asked to

Wow Johanna, you live in New Knoxville? thats around New Bremen aint it? If so I used to live there and work for Crown....small world..lol Sorry about the Hijack

WOW she sure can sing. She will be getting my order when the cd comes out for sure

Hey Congrats on the job. Good Luck and hope everything goes well

Cool thanks guys!! You all are very knowledge able. Hopefully I will be able to get back to the bench this week.

Looks Good I like it!!

Hey I have recently found out about this guy, well not recently. If you all follow the PBR circuit you have heard of Justin McBride, and he has a cd out. I have in on my myspace.... Myspace Or you can go to Justins at Justin McBride Music And listen to good saddles aint cheap I think all of you all will get a kick out of it!!! And im sorry if I posted this in the wrong forum I just figured it is leather related. Thanks, Chris P.S. I told him about this site..