Hello fellow leatherworkers

[GElsenbeck]

I've been guilty of lurking for a bit to get a feel of whats what ladies and gentlemen so I thought it would be a good time to chime in today. Hmmm, lets see, where does one start. Without this trying to look like a full blown bio I'll just begin by telling you all I'm retired (2004) and have had this affair for the past 40+ years learning and doing alot of woodworking related to the 18th century. I guess the big love is our nation's early history and how things were done then. As an off shoot I'm also a big fan and participant in the black powder sports. As a such, I'm always eager to learn more related to the 18th century leatherworkers and what/how they made things. I find working a leather project most enjoyable, yet being challenging. Anyway, I've been learning and reading much for the last couple of years and been active in making leather hunting bags for about a year now. At least between making powder horns and completing other 'honey do' projects, if you know what I mean.

I hope to learn even more and you will find I'll even chime in with some more questions. I'm not too sure I'll have many answers, but I will try.

Here's one of my latest project.

Gary

[jana]

Welcome to the site, there is much to learn, see and do here! My interest is the recreation of historical pieces also but more medieval period.

[Luke Hatley]

Gary Welcome. that bag Shines.Lets see more of your Plunder.

"watch your top knot"

[Regis]

Gary,

Welcome. Glad you joined our worldwide growing group. Lots of fine folk here to share ideas, help and fun with. Good looking bag you got there and I liked te way you formed the edge.

Regis

[Cobra Steve]

Welcome Gary, and nice work. Steve