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Aika, what is your FB name?

Era, thank you for the support! The class was great, and I am looking forward to the next one myself! See you there

Howard, you will not need any materials for Bob's class, and the video will be available for later viewing should you want to practice what you've learned.

Glen, I have added you to the LADG. As for the site, its still being built. I will announce here when it is up and running. This is just a FYI post and to advertise the classes while the site is under construction. Stay tuned

Jeff, the guitar has snowflakes on the freeboard and green abalone purling. Who am I to say no? BDAZ, I charged $250.00 for this strap. Bluesman, I used a Marlin stitch groover to make the groove. It cuts a nice channel

The customer wanted green snowflakes. The color matches the guitar pretty closely, but it was difficult to do from a picture.

Dennis, I don't see your request.

Ray, I too am sorry to hear that. I hope all is well and that you are moving on to something that moves you.

Thank you, Sam! I hope we can work together one day!

To those who have messaged me privately, thanks for your questions and support. If you are unsure about how it works, or are concerned about computers, etc., let me know and I will answer your questions.

You's have to know Jeff to get his sense of humor

Mike, I added you. Welcome.

Lol...

Bob, I love the color on that one!

Congrats man! I love my machine, and I couldn't imagine working without it! I'll see you in Sheridan and chat about another one!

Dumfist, I hope you're playing because a buddy of mine just went to the doctor after injuring his lungs using that stuff. Absolutely nasty, but good glue.

Wait, what sucks?

Hydraulic Clicker and Dies Cobra Bell Skiver Cobra 24 inch splitter Restored Landis 3 Weaver Edge machine Full set of strap end punches Full set of round punches Cobra 18 Industrial Spray hood Lunch

Horn, I added you this afternoon.

Welcome, Pat!

Thanks everyone!

Aaron, you can click here and request to join. I will approve you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/394494203998862/ For anyone else who asks to join, please have some sort of leatherwork on your page, or I may not approve since I try to keep it focused to leather folks. Just message me if you want in and I don't see it. Mike

Bruce, you will be welcome! I have a few things to discuss with you about this very soon!

Hey folks! I haven't been posting here much as of late, but its because I've been working hard on a project called Learnleather.com! Learnleather.com is a place where you will be able to take online leather training classes from legends in the leather working community like Bob Beard, Bob Park, and Paul Zalesak from Leather Wranglers. I have quite a few other masters waiting in the wings to offer training to you in the comfort of your own home, shop or wherever you might want to watch. The best part, is that these classes are cheap. So far, classes have been $20.00, and I will keep them as low as possible so almost anyone can attend. Speaking of attendance, all you need to take a class is a computer, tablet or smart phone and an internet connection. You will be able to ask questions of the instructors and get real time answers to questions that have been troubling you! The classes are live and I will offer a video for later viewing if you can't make the scheduled training date. As of this point, I have had several classes, and last weekend was the first class with Bob Beard in a series about pictorial carving. It was a success, and I have already scheduled the next class with him for May 3, 2014. As of right now, most of the class announcements are listed on the Facebook page Leather Artisan's Digital Guild, but I am working directly with Johanna to develop a stand alone website (Learnleather.com). Until then, the videos will be posted privately on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. I am very excited about this development as it means that I will be able to offer content from a wide variety of leather artists, saddle makers and other leather workers so that almost every niche will be covered. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have, and I invite all of you to sign up for the next few classes! I will be offering a minimum of one class per month, with the possibility of more frequent classes, provided there is enough interest. If there is something you want to learn, or if there is an instructor you really want to learn from, please tell me. Once the site is up, my email will be mike@learnleather.com, for now you can reach me here at LW.net or on Facebook. Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you in class! Mike ***************************************************************CLASS INFO**************************************************************************** Robert Beard's second class, Backgrounding, Matting and Effects, will be held on May 3, 2014 at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Bob will cover basic backgrounding and matting in addition to special effects like smoke, clouds and dust, plus a few other neat tricks! Paul Zalesak, of Leather Wrangler's will be teaching Swivel Knife Finesse on May 31, 2014, at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Paul will discuss swivel techniques for carving and for decorative cuts, and demonstrate how to properly execute both kinds of cuts. ***********************CLASS 1************************* Please register for Bob Beard #2 Backgrounding, Matting and Effects on Saturday, May 3, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7028862633880235009 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. ***********************CLASS 2************************* Please register for Paul Zalesak Swivel Knife Finesse on Saturday, May 31, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3291264170279143681 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

My name is mike, and I am a tool W#0re... I am addicted to leather in ways I can't even describe. The 12 step program doesn't work if you can't get to step one, I'm afraid.