Members eglideride Posted March 13 Members Report Posted March 13 I am an old guy. I started leather work in 1981. I was 23. I wanted a knife sheath for a Buck folder. Stopped at the West Palm Beach FL., Tandy store. Off and on leatherwork since then, but always looking for tools, books, etc. I have collected a lot "stuff" over the years. Anyway, looking for some inspiration yesterday, something for a guitar strap. I started digging through old patterns, doodle pages. Mid 80' through mid-90's. Pulled out some old books, the oldest "regular" book was 1971. I also have F.O. Bairds book, in the original box too. I ended up spending almost 2 hours going down memory lane. I have never had a "lesson", learning was always books and magazines...well, until YouTube and the internet. I am not very good, but I have a lot of fun! So? What ya got??? Cheers! Quote
FrankHester Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 Nice! I wish I had all those original patterns. Quote
Members eglideride Posted March 13 Author Members Report Posted March 13 Try this... https://tandyleather.com/blogs/leathercraft-library/tagged/doodle-page-sets?srsltid=AfmBOoq4deSw6gilbxfoz7P-msiyfeecA3o4OmNzjOwFQ07Efszt3QBP Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 14 CFM Report Posted March 14 Hey old guy, that is an awesome collection. That pioneer handbag pattern is my BP possibles bag lol. My dad made it for me way back in the 70's Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Bert03241 Posted April 6 Members Report Posted April 6 You're an old guy huh LOL, your probably one of the youngest guys here lol, just sayin. Quote
AlZilla Posted April 6 Report Posted April 6 4 hours ago, Bert03241 said: You're an old guy huh LOL, your probably one of the youngest guys here lol, just sayin. Yeah, it's odd when you first realize that what other people think of as historical events are your recent memories. Quote “Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire “Republics decline into democracies and democracies degenerate into despotisms.” - Aristotle
Members Bert03241 Posted April 6 Members Report Posted April 6 12 hours ago, AlZilla said: Yeah, it's odd when you first realize that what other people think of as historical events are your recent memories. Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted April 7 Contributing Member Report Posted April 7 Am I the oldest creature on here? I am working on my (93rd year) Of course I may have the most maladies also. Ha! will be in the hospital for a heart catheter next week at this time. Know what? I bet I have the youngest knees! I was only 87 when I got them and they are the only thing in my body that doesn't hurt !!!!!!! Quote
Members dikman Posted April 7 Members Report Posted April 7 I'd say you're doing well, young fella. 77 here (and feeling it at times ). Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
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