FirefighterCraig Report post Posted January 29, 2010 Hello everyone. I'm relatively new to leatherworking - about a year and a half. I found this site today, it’s great! I'm a firefighter who makes leather fire helmet shields and radio straps for other firefighters in my spare time. I've got lots to learn, and hope to pick up some new skills and advice here! If you want to see what I do, you can visit my web site: www.firefightershields.com Thanks for looking. Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted January 29, 2010 That is some AWESOME work. I really like it alot! My younger sister moved to NC (Raleigh area) from NH last year, and she's enjoying the lack of snow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 29, 2010 Welcome to the Forum! Stay safe and sane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted January 29, 2010 Welcome, Craig! Chatham County here. Real nice work. I'll bet that small piece of leather looks pretty big sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted January 29, 2010 Nice work, Craig. You guys in the US have leatherworking opportunities denied to us on this side of the pond. Our fire services are pretty reserved about uniform. Such a shame! Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted January 29, 2010 Great looking shields!!! I agree with Ray, In Sweden we have the same restrictions!! Welcome to the board!! You're allready off with a good start but I'm sure you can pick up something here anways. We love pics here!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyvern Report post Posted January 29, 2010 Welcome to the forum fron Iredell county! That is some fine work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMB Custom Leather Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Hello everyone. I'm relatively new to leatherworking - about a year and a half. I found this site today, it's great! I'm a firefighter who makes leather fire helmet shields and radio straps for other firefighters in my spare time. I've got lots to learn, and hope to pick up some new skills and advice here! If you want to see what I do, you can visit my web site: www.firefightershields.com Thanks for looking. Craig Man that is neat. I have been asked about the radio straps but never thought about the hats, by the look of them you are located near me. Are you from Charlotte? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirefighterCraig Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Man that is neat. I have been asked about the radio straps but never thought about the hats, by the look of them you are located near me. Are you from Charlotte? Thanks everyone. Yes. Just south of Charlotte. I'm fairly new to the radio straps. Would you treat a dyed/painted strap with neatsfoot oil then an acrylic top coat? Craig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Welcome Craig! Glad you found us. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawn Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Hello everyone. I'm relatively new to leatherworking - about a year and a half. I found this site today, it's great! I'm a firefighter who makes leather fire helmet shields and radio straps for other firefighters in my spare time. I've got lots to learn, and hope to pick up some new skills and advice here! If you want to see what I do, you can visit my web site: www.firefightershields.com Thanks for looking. Craig hey welcome and i checked out your site and you do very good work. i really like them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted February 2, 2010 welcome Sir that is amazing work please post some pics to the show off forum. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somawas Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Raleigh here. Welcome to the board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Trapper Report post Posted April 29, 2011 Hello everyone. I'm relatively new to leatherworking - about a year and a half. I found this site today, it's great! I'm a firefighter who makes leather fire helmet shields and radio straps for other firefighters in my spare time. I've got lots to learn, and hope to pick up some new skills and advice here! If you want to see what I do, you can visit my web site: www.firefightershields.com Thanks for looking. Craig Hi Craig, Great work! I have been in the fire service for 21 years total and working with leather for three months. The shield and suspenders are on my short list! Sounds like you are near me. I am in Southern Lancaster County, SC. Be safe! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caseroni Report post Posted April 29, 2011 You make some really nice stuff, Craig. Welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites