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Very cool.

Thanks Art, I'll take you up on your offer. I wanted check out Cobra Stitch anyways. Keep an eye out for me, I'll get there on Thursday.

I got it from the Library. If you want to know how to make books it's a good one to get.

It has too, if your name's on it you're going to make sure it's good. BTW, Ed your bags are great looking.

Bruce, Thank you for your generosity, it is greatly appreciated. Steve

I went to "Coach" and the stuff I saw said it was made in India.

I would pay for a class like that for sure. I have know idea how to use a sewing machine but want to learn and I can't find anyone in LA to teach me.

Good video. I got a lot out of it. Thanks.

Very nice.

I saw some Italian leather that was very soft. They call it "vacchetta". Does anyone know anything about how it's made or where to get it? Thanks, Steve

Ian, thanks for posting. It will help me not to make the same mistake. Beause if I had done work for him before I would have done the same thing you did.

Thanks for the info Rick. It sounds like a great town. I'll try and stop by the saddle shop and meet you. Steve

It's my first time at a leatherworker's trade show and I don't really know what to expect. If anyone would like to meet up that would be great. I'm going to get there Weds evening and leave Fri morning.

http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?d...TrUrl=Translate Here's the Babelfish translation, for what it's worth.

That is nice. Do you use Sheridan tools for that?

Conrad, that is so great looking. By the way this is Steve. I met you at the Van Nuys Tandy when I first started doing leather and you gave me some good advice. Thanks.

He doesn't have any hours, you kind of just have to catch him when he's in the window playing guitar.

I started buying old "Craftsman" magazines with Al Shelton's articles in them so I wanted to meet him. Even though he's retired he's still at his shop in Studio City, so my girlfriend and I went to meet him. We hung out with him and talked about leather and art for a couple of hours and looked at his creations. What a great artist and a great, friendly guy. He invited us to visit him again and we plan to. When my girlfriend and I were leaving in the car we both said "this was a great day".

Is Al Stohlman considered "California style"? What is the typical "California style"? I'm thinking it's what is kind of the standard style, but I could be wrong.

Thanks Hidepounder and Bearman, that's a lot of great info. I feel like I have understanding of it now.

Hello, I would like to learn what "Porter Style" carving is. Does anyone have any examples of "Porter Style" carving? What makes it differrent than regular floral carving? Any info would be appriciated. Thanks, Steve

It's even more amazing in person. I got see it when I was at Standing Bear's last week for my class.

Nice work.

I love you stuff it's great.

Hello, I'm new to leather working, I've been doing it for about two months. I am really into it and glad I found your board. I've already learned a lot from reading the posts. I live in LA in the San Fernando Valley.