mikesmith648

Springfield leather would be one good place to start. They also sell wholesale if you have a business and would be worth talking to.

Cool idea!!

NICE WORK FOR A FIRST ATTEMPT!!

i should be in the area around the 1st of August if all goes as planned. I will definitely take one if in the area.

Going to Tokyo for a week........leave in the morning..............will try to post pictures when I get back. Can't wait to get real and super fresh sushi!!!!! It is a late birthday present type trip! yay!! Mike

The Al Stohlman books on cases would be a good place to start.

OMG!!!! I just got off the phone with CHAN GEER!!!!!!!!!!! We are going to compare schedules and set up some private tutoring while I am in Sheridan...............I am so excited! I think I do decent tooling, but to be able to learn from a master will definitely help improve everything and make my work so much better.......... Mike P.S. thanks for the tip Electrathon.........

TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER ADDRESS SOURCE TELEPHONE email WEB ADDRESS WINDMILL ENGLISH SADDLE SUPPLY 7186 DEWEY ROAD THOMPSON, OH 44086 1-440-298-3018 http://www.greyghost...com/stamps.html for the makers mark stamp http://springfieldleather.com/ for patent leather and other supplies like buckles and such

At 53 I think I better get another pacifier.......................

Just wanted to add that I am willing to pay for the instruction..........anybody??

Got the job offer today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Start in Sheridan on Aug 6th through the 1st of Sept. Can't wait to go and see the people there and maybe learn some "old new tricks" with leather. Hope to hear from somebody there soon. Thanks, Mike

I guess the first step would be knowing what I should start learning with material wise. Rawhide or lace? And what type of braid should I attempt first?

Might be taking an assignment in Sheridan, WY and wondering if anyone would help with being a mentor / teacher while I am there? I am so excited just to get there and hope to gather more expertise while I am there on my days off. If all works out I will be there for 6 weeks starting Aug 6th. Mike

Looking awesome!!!

Would really like to learn braiding, but not quite "getting it" from the books I have. Is there anyone that would do one on one instruction to help? I am a travel nurse so as long as I can find a contract in the area, traveling is not a problem. Looking to try to do my next contract in the Nashville / Clarksville area and would be nice if I can find someone in that area. Thanks, Mike

I fold a bath towel and put it under my granite slab............no more complaints from the downstairs apt anymore!!

Where are you located?

So ugly that they are cute?? LOL

Can you send info so I can order it? Thanks

Usually it is personal preferance, but after 40 years of doing leather.............I like it better and have better control with a maul.

And it is easier to use than a Mallet I might add..............IMHO

I have been following this conversation and I know what I want for Xmas!!! That or maybe your Union Wiz!!! Do you have a lawayay plan:innocent:

There are several books on how to do it. I have never made one but I do know in "The Art of Making Leather Cases" by Al Stohlman book there is a section in volume 2 on that subject. Mike

I am working the next 3 nights in the ER and then will be off for 5 days. Planning on going to work on my trailer and building the work bench in it so I can do my leather and not have to carry everything in the apartment wherever I go. Also will help keep everything more organized that way...I hope. Once I get it all finished I will post pictures. Planning on using a rolling desk chair with adjustable height and making the bench about 42" tall after reading the posts and suggestions. Also, I am going to wire the trailer for lights and a fan and heater so I can work in comfort. Just plug it in and go! This setup will also keep the neighbors from complaining about all the tapping as I work. Mike

Nice job...is it hand stitched??