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I can see Jacobs Crawley using the rainbow bronc halter. Looking good! -Ryan

Like he said, great looking knives. If you ever feel like you have too many you can send some my way... lol -Ryan

Not sure but do you know if it is oil-tanned? That's what it looks like to me but I haven't had enough experience to be sure. Good job on it, though! -Ryan

Hey, it's not bad. Now I know where your profile picture came from. -Ryan

Thanks, Ferg! I agree most leather workers are there to help and I want to do the same. I appreciate your encouraging words. The credit for everything I am goes to God and my amazing parents. -Ryan

@bikermutt07 I'm sorry to hear about your son. Thank you for sharing your story and a pic of your first project. That sheath is way too cool to be a first project. You must be a natural. @Joseph1836 I wish I had 2k for leather spending right now. As soon as I make money it gets spent on more leather/tools. It's called "reinvesting," I think. @alpha2 I've seen some of your holsters and they're quite impressive. I hope I can continue leatherwork when I retire too. (Funny I say "when I retire." I need to get a job first. lol) @DJole Wow, you must have a ton of experience with leather! I saw your serpent box and I have to say I can understand why you won grand prize! It was incredible! Thanks for sharing your story. @nstarleather So you were basically born with the tools in your hand. That's great to see that you've been doing it all your life and still love it. @Handstitched Thanks for the heads up. I won't be a sheep shearer. To me, all of Australia is the "outback." ha, as soon as I read "G'day" I looked at your location and was like "yep, I thought so." I enjoyed your story, thanks for sharing! @Rockoboy It seems as though the popular first project right now is a knife sheath. Thanks for sharing and I'm sure your kids will catch onto leather soon. @JLSleather That is a good reason to get into leather craft. I liked your story it's a good one. I don't think there's any of us who haven't ruined a good amount of leather while learning. @JD62 Sorry to hear about your injury. But I'm glad to hear you are able to do leatherwork and that you enjoy it. Thanks for sharing your story and yes, I think it is a craft that is more than useful. Thank you all for contributing to this thread. I really enjoy every story! -Ryan

I did but I think that because the leather was predyed it did not hold very well. Any suggestions?

@Ferg I know what you mean. Tandy likes me too... or at least my money! @Sheilajeanne That's great! I think you're the one who carved the impressive Celtic horse design a while ago, right? Thank you for sharing your story! @Rhale 6-7 hours a day?! Wow, I wish I could do that. Unfortunately, I have 6 years of school ahead of me. Otherwise, I'd be with you in your shop cranking out leather! @JKHelms I'm glad to hear you love what you do. Thanks for sharing your story! -Ryan

Thanks, Plinker! Yeah, I think I get the picture... My cousins are gonna hate me for making their dad a heavy duty weapon.

Thanks! Now I don't want to boast but I think I'm better at procrastinating than you are.

Thanks!

Thank you!

I was just a little curious about how you all began as leather workers. I started 2 years ago when I made a cheesy knife and wanted to make a leather sheath for it (I was 14). My dad took me to Tandy to get some leather and tools. I thought I was just getting enough material to make a sheath... but dad said I should make a bunch of leather products and try to sell them. We walked out with $300 worth of materials. I made the sheath and was hooked with leather ever since. I started doing custom leather projects for friends and made enough money to buy a cb4500 sewing machine so I could up the production... and here I am enjoying leather work and learning something new from every project I do. Here is that knife sheath. What's your story and first leather project? -Ryan

Thanks, Mutt! Just take away his video games and TV and replace them with leather tools. -Ryan

Thank you! Hopefully, I will have a website soon. I'll put the link on my status when I do.

Freehand?! Nice work!

Here's a belt I just finished for my uncle. Nothin' fancy. The leather is 9oz and it is not lined so the stitching is decorative (yes, it's machine stitched). I thought the oval holes were a bit too big and setting the rivets left a few marks but other than that I think it's ok. He pretty much wanted a heavy duty strap of leather to hold his pants up so hopefully it will meet his expectations. Comments/critique are always welcome. Thanks for looking! -Ryan

Thanks, Munky!

Okay, I have a question about those belts... Do they really have buckles? Because I've never seen them actually worn... just hung over shoulders. -Ryan

Thanks, guys! I appreciate the kind words!

Thanks, plinker! This was my first attempt at a holster and I think it turned out alright but time will tell how well built it really is. ouch... So I guess I'll stay here in AZ. My parents and older brother are in N.Y. right now selling pens we make.

Thank you! Yeah, he was really disappointed when I told him he couldn't carry it around without dad (he's 15).

Hi, guys! So my dad got my brother a .22 revolver for a birthday present and my gift to him was that I would make him a holster to go with it. ...several months later... And here it is! Let me know what you guys think. Comments/critique are always welcome. I read Jim's tutorial in the holster/knife sheath part of the forum and it really helped. Thanks for looking! -Ryan

I'm speechless... not sure if I could just reach in one of those to answer my phone. Ok, I actually want to make one now just to gross-out friends.