Wolf Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Hi, my name is Wolf and I just found this fantistic website tonite! I have enjoyed working with leather off and on since 1991. I just recently accepted a position as an apprentice leather craftsman for a small leather company. I decided it was time to pursue this passion of mine on a fulltime basis. I have been working hard trying to build up my own collection of leather tools since most of the tools I used and purchased in the past I gave to my ex-wife. I almost swallowed my tongue when I went back into the Tandy store after not going there for so many years because the craft tools I remember purchasing years ago for $2 and $3 are now $8. Anyway, I'm glad I found this site and I hope to learn a lot and share ideas. Have a great day! Wolf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Wolf welcome to the forum were glad you found us, what line of leather work do you do? pics are always welcome, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Welcome Aboard Wolf! What little company in Austin are you working for? Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Hi Wolf Welcome - The Tandy store in Austin hosts the longhorn trail leather guild - you might check it out. I live in Pflugerville (for you non-central Texans, P-ville is a suburb of Austin). robert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Thank you guys for the welcome! The company I work for is farely new and I make leather tool belts, suspenders and radio cases. They also do a lot of custom work which I hope to get back into as time goes on. Right now I'm pretty much getting my feet wet again because for the past few years I wasn't able to devote the time I wanted towards this craft due to working 70+ hours a week as a manager with my previous job. Through the years I have made several wallets, belts, arm bracers, cigarette and lighter cases. I tooled the leather using a Tandy design or I created my own design. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to share of my previous work but I hope to have some very soon as I'm about to start a couple of new projects here at home. I would like to have my work critiqued by all of you so that I can learn how to improve my skills in this wonderful craft. Robert, thank you for giving me the heads up about the Longhorn Trail Leather Guild. I just found their website and I plan on attending their meetings. Are there any other leather guilds here in Austin or in close proximity? Regards, Wolf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted December 26, 2007 Welcome Wolf, glad you found us, and refound your passion for leather. ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert Report post Posted December 26, 2007 The LTLG is the only physical guild in the area. I dont think San Antonio has one. The Lone Star Leathercrafters are in Fort Worth - I am a member of that one too, but dont attend the meetings of course. I am not as active in the guild as i used to be (due to work, kids... ) but let me know if you need anything. Tandy does some classes on some saturday mornings, and usually on saturday mornings there are a few folks there working on projects - so that is also a good place to get help, meet folks, etc... Dennis is the store manager - and all the folks there are good people. robert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolf Report post Posted December 27, 2007 Thanks Ken for the welcome and Robert, thanks again for the information. I met Dennis and a couple of his employee's and they have been really helpful. Regards, Wolf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
