Another hello from the UK

[OdinUK]

That must be close to Sennybridge, Ive been shooting up there occasionally on the MoD traing ranges.

Yep, the festival was pretty good, and loud, Metallica must have played for over 2 hours.

[TomSwede]

Yeah there are some good metal bands around here that I like.

Never make it to festivals though.

Tom

[OdinUK]

I finally found the toos that my gran gave to me several years ago. The edge beveler and swivel knife require sharpening but the other tools seem fine. After reading some of the books I have and posts on the forum I realise I need a few more items to get started. Some of which are : a mallet, marble or granite slab, a couple more tools for embossing, needles and lace for stitching and tools for knife sharpening etc.

If theres anything that I dont have but are important please let me know.

[LILYC]

hello. im from england too! london to be exact. whats the thing about rabbit pelts? u have been goven a nice selection of tools! you know to be cheap you can just go to a tile /kitchen shop and geta free sample of granite or hard tile. they are only about 10 x 10 cm but wotrk fine. bit cheaper for while you start! Thants about all i know!

lily

[OdinUK]

Hi Lilyc, I go shooting (although Ive not done much this year) and Ive just been learning to tan the pelt, preserving the fur. Why waste it if it can be used. The first two attemps were not very good, its a little stiff. Once I get it right Id like to make a fur mantle and possibly vambraces with the fur. I dont know if vambraces ever had fur on them but Id like to make some. Its somthing Im sure Manowar and Turisas fans would appreciate;)

What type of armour do you make? Im interested in all types of leather armour. Theres a place in london that sells armour, Ive never been but the articles look very good, see:

http://www.battle-ready.com/index.htm

[scottishshoemaker]

Hi Paul. I'm up in Scotland. If you need any help give me a shout. Didnotice you never mentioned tooling leather. Good set of tools there, your basically set to go. Nice website too.

[OdinUK]

Hi Paul. I'm up in Scotland. If you need any help give me a shout. Didnotice you never mentioned tooling leather. Good set of tools there, your basically set to go. Nice website too.

Thanks Scottishshoemaker! Still need a few more essentials, but waiting for payday (today!) before I buy them.

[scottishshoemaker]

Thanks Scottishshoemaker! Still need a few more essentials, but waiting for payday (today!) before I buy them.

pm me your address I could send some tooling leather (a few sq foot) to practise on before you go mad and order 3-4 cows!!

[$$hobby]

welcome,

im sure you will be able to get some answers around here.