Wild Bill46

Welcome To LWN +++ Lost Viking You have found a wealth of information, and leatherworkers here, from all over the world. We try hard to be of help to one another, if possible. As benlilly1 says there is alot to look at here. Get comfortable and enjoy yourself.

Earthling 33 I would concur with the majority here. I went against the grain of good advise too to start with, in getting a maul . I soon found out, I was wrong, a Maul WAS the way to go ! even though it cost a bit more. Take your time, learn to use it well . Now that I have one I use it for everything, Tooling, setting snaps, rivets, strap end cutting, etc. I would also recommend a 16oz maul to start , you can always move up at will. Also would like to welcome you to LWN, the best leather spot on the net, There is a wealth of friendship and knowledge here, Just ask And Good Luck in all your Leather Endeavors.

Rebecca, Hi, and Welcome to LWN from another Georgian as per above st8linegunsmith. Hi to you too Mike, Firstly, I also wanted to thank you for your service to America. I personally appreciate you ! These fine examples of Leatherworkers as per above, give excellent advise, use their lead to the max, You won't go wrong. Once taught correctly, it will serve you a lifetime. You definitely have come to the right place. Again, Welcome and Thank You !

Hey, Hey, the south shall rise again ! Were a mixed group here on LWN for sure, but there are many here from the south. Welcome to LWN a great place to learn from many fine makers.

As you have viewed all the videos available, you might check into Classes being offered at a Tandy store nearest you ? There are usually beginners, intermediate, and advanced classes, and each offers some sort of a kit to complete that class, keep the tools acquired and now you have a starting tool collection,.and the instructors help along the way. some are one time classes, others go on for weeks. some of these new classmates friendships can last a lifetime too ! Just a suggestion, hope it might help !

Happy client I'll bet ? Nice work !

Yeah Im excited to see pictures too, Please ?

I realize this is your first piece, and even though constructive criticism is good here in your infancy with leather. Take, and use what you feel is comfortable for you, from those of us willing to share here, You will develop your own style or way of doing for yourself. However for a first time endivieur your doing great. !! Good luck and keep on sharing.

You sure did, just confirm this ignoramus to be a no-one, Just one who starts trouble. This is not the place ! even in a pm Your wallets are beautiful and I'm familiar with our work too ! Nice Job, Nice Work, Nice Wallets, !!

Man O Man, This is very much a BEAUTIFUL seat, Man. !!! No matter the time it took, or materials used, its Artistry !

It looks really well tooled, Good work there, I like the design No matter the origin.

Nice work, As beaverslayer says, I always like the color as well.

David says, he likes the Paint job ! Me tooooooo!!! attention to detail turns out to be nice looking work

Nice idea and workmanship.

Other than the finish dyed areas mentioned, and stitches being countersunk for longer wear, Theres not much left to say, except WOW, ! It looks really nice, keep up your good work.

Really, a neat-O-idea, I need to make one of these Butt ends for mine too. For only a second attempt, your tooling looks fine, stitching will get better as time passes too ! They say, Practice makes perfect, And it does. But, I still like it, as is !

Joe, ___________ I too, like your Big Ass pattern, Normally I make what I call Trucker Wallets, favored by lots of bikers as well. I couldn't agree more, a longer wallet does spread everything out inside of it. but too because it is spread out, it sits more evenly with the body, making it less tiring. I have driven many hundreds of miles with mine in same pocket. I had gotten to where I hated that lump on my hip, for this reason I like trucker style wallets. your design looks so interesting can't wait to make one. Thanx for putting your new Big Ass design up.

Tatyana, This is a Super looking bag , I can't see anything I don't like about it.

Hi Strudel, Really liked your cases especially the Double Document case in Havana Just for the experience of making one, Ide like to try doing one someday, I think their cool looking all by themselves. Too many other projects in front of it for now though ! gotta get back to the ole workbench, keep the nice looking work coming.

Rosiart, I have made numerous short, and long wallets now, and I like making them, (my long Bill folds are 5 pocket) ( my short, are two) But I especially like the cleanliness of your lines. your stitching looks very even, and straight, Your chosen outside color is nice too, what color is it called ? What kind of leather was used, for inside and out ? , if you don't mind my asking ? I know without a doubt Your DH will Cherish that Bill fold for a long time to come ! nice looking bill fold, great job !

I know I sometimes come up a day late, and a dollar short, . But, I wanted to compliment both Electrathon and Chief on their most beautiful lacing, In double loop with and/or multi colored, and their mexican braiding. My optimum word for you both would be, Exquisite ! Too, Thanks for your helping those of us less experienced. Hooray guys !

Even A year back, and your first project to boot, you made it really nice.

As I have come to expect from you Hunio, Perfection ! Different design than I have ever seen, I like it.

Pop Copy I too welcome you to LWN, the best place on the web ! Yes most, are nice, humble, respectful, and exceptionally Helpful !! I find its hard to stay away. You are well on your way to beautiful,workmanship indeed. I see a marked improvement. Stay at it.

Hi Rohn I really like the crisp, clean look of your basketweave belt, with the simple buckle. Nice all the way around !