Blak Smyth

I would like to be added to the list when convenient, thank you.

Looks like you have made some nice things, welcome!

Welcome! I am new as well but am loving the medium. Cheers!

My first too long strap attempts (First leather attempts actually), I know there are several flaws but that is the learning process I suppose. My first semi-complete strap. I am still waiting for some tools to arrive to do stitching. I used a pointed screw driver to punch the holes so far, but that is to rough. I still have to make my own keeper, the one in the picture is not made by me. I only made the two straps shown.

I am actually not a blacksmith, it has been my screen name for many years on several other interest forums. My last name is Smith, that is what it is referenced to. Thank you for the welcome. I did get some progress pictures of the straps I have been working on.

Lower right corner here. Wow, your work looks great!

Well, like many in this section I am new to this site but also new to leather working. I was searching the internet for a nice leather watch strap. After seeing the prices I began to think maybe I could buy the materials to make my own strap for the same price. So I am here to gain some wisdom about working with leather. The more research I do the more I am fascinated by the medium. Initially I was interested only in a watch band, now I see myself taking this much further. I am starting off on a budget so I ordered several cheap items to try and see if I can figure out the methods. I began working last night however I am still waiting for several things to arrive in the mail. First couple bands I struggled with, but understood what I needed to do different. I look forward to improving this to a skill, in due time. I hope to learn from you all even more than I already havewhile lurking for the last few days. A little about myself: I am a cigar smoker, it is a passion of mine. My wife is not a fan. I enjoy a nice bourbon or rye whiskey from time to time and look forward to doing so while shaping some leather. I do draw and hope to cross that skill over into this new hobby of mine... eventually. I am a coffee home roaster and I drink a lot of espresso drinks throughout my day... my stitch lines might be crazy.

Wow that is impressive!

Nice work, I am just starting out with leather and am doing so to make my own watch straps.

That is pretty cool!