Pounder

Alex You have the business jitters just the same as I had two year ago when I started. Once you get your license and get into the swing of things you will find it is not much different from when you ran it as a hobby. Just record everything, sutdy up on your accounting practices, seek help from local organizations that offer assistance to new business owners and enjoy the ride. I would recommmend the business incusrance especially if you have customers coming to your house on ocassion and also to cover any major losss you may incur. Your current agent should be able to recommend a good policy for you. Mine cost about $42. per month but it is well worht it.

Nice work.

Thank you for the share.

Thanks for sharing, just another example of the good people on this site and the willingness to share their knowledge.

I would like to see this information as well. Thanks before hand.

Robert: First, thank you for your service to your country. Second, some very good work done so far, can't wait to see more. Finally welcome to the best leather site im my opinion. I am amazed at the things I learn everyday looking at this site and wish you the best with it and your future leather endeavors.

Thanks Cheif, I will discuss this with the local Tandy Manager. Anything to help the bottom line.

Tandy must offer different policies at different locations, I was told by the manager at the local store they do not offer free tools anymore. I have a business account with Tandy I do not receive the same sale flyers as membership participants such as the "Skiver", if they publish that anymore. When I contacted Tandy I was told to continue recieveing it I had to buy a membership, which did not seem quite kosher but they are a profit business. It just seems when you drop over $2k a year with them they might do a little better than what they offer everyone else. Just my opinion and I do have other suppliers.

Curt Looks like you have got a good start at it. Keep at it, study everything you can get your hands on, don't be afraid to stretch your imagination and learn from all the masters on this site.

Thanks Wizcraft and Greystone for the advise but Bob of Toledo Sewing Machine sent me a pdf of the manual. I have read about his dedication to customer service from several subscribers on this site and now I am convinced. AS my business grows and hopefully a need for additional machines, I know who I will contact.

Hello I just purchased a Cowboy 227R but it will not be delivered until next week. Obviously I cannot wait to get my hands on it as it is my first machine. I know a users and or operating manual will be included but I was hoping someone could send me on as a pdf so I might study before delivery. I kinow patience is a virtue but I am like a kid waiting for Christmas. Thanks to all.

I would like them as well. Please sned to jgeorge25 at hotmail dot com Thank you

A customer wants me to dye a baseball mitt purple for his daughter. Of course the mitt has been treated and is resistant to dye. Any suggestions on how I can accomplish this? Thanks before hand for any suggestions.

Hello from a fellow Hoosier and welcome to the best leather information site you can find on the internet. Glad to see you are kindling the old flame with leather look forward to seeing the finished project. Pounder

Look good to me.

Welcome John, to the best leather site on the internet IMHO. I been working leather for 30 years as a hobby, recently opened an in home business, anyway I thought I knew a thing or two until I found this site. Great people willing to share great ideas and holsters should be no problem, large following here. Shame we can't tan some politicians hides, sure would l ike to see what that oily skin could be sued for besides letting responsibility slide off it.

Howdy MDC Welcome to the best leather site on the internet IMHO. Look forward to seeing some of your stuff on here. How long have you been tooling? Pounder

Hello AEriic Welcome to best leather working site on the internet IMHO. Checked your website, very nice, look forward to seeing more of your work posted here. I have been tooling and working leather for 30 years and thought I knew a thing or tow until I found this site and all of the great people so willing to share information. Not to mention the hundreds of dollars of savings it has brought me. Anyway, welcome. Pounder

Helmut Thanks for the info., something you don't think about when sanding that piece of leather. Off to buy some paper masks today.

Welcome J Webb IMO, you have found the best leather site on the internet. Will check out your website. People here are so nice and more than willing to answer any question you have, so get a cup of coffee and enjoy the ride.

Welcome Phil IMO, you have found the best leather site on the internet. There are no stupid questions, so ask away and enjoy the ride.

Good job, especially like the necklaces.