BillinOK Report post Posted February 7, 2010 I have been doing leatherwork on and off since the mid 1970's. I work full time (and still not retired) and have tried to do leatherwork in my spare time. I mainly build holsters, but do other also. I found this site about a week ago and I have been reading posts, learning new things along the way. I am very interested in learning new (to me) techniques and seeing excellent work done by the members here. I'm here to learn and someday maybe help others. I hand sewed for years until about 3 years ago when I purchased a Tippman aerostitch. My hands and fingers thanked me, until I sewed my thumb one time. Thanks for such a great site to learn from! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terrahyd Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Bill it is great to have you with us ..as you have seen there is a wide range of talent here..look forward to more of your work ,,we love photo's.....be welcomed..Doc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Hi and welcome to Leatherworker.net. We're glad you found our little corner of the internet. There's lots of members, both amateurs and professionals, who'll be happy to help with any questions you might have. Ask away, and enjoy one of the friendliest sites on the 'net. And, since you've been working leather for such a long time.....we'd like to see some pics of your work! There's a little tutorial on how to post pics in case you have any problems with it. Grab a seat at the tooling bench, Johanna will have the coffee brewing in a little while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted February 7, 2010 Welcome to the forum! Please share your work. Oh, and picture of your thumb stuck under the presser foot. Just kidding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillinOK Report post Posted February 8, 2010 (edited) Welcome to the forum! Please share your work. Oh, and picture of your thumb stuck under the presser foot. Just kidding. ha ha ha.let me tell you that hurt. I just sat there in awe at what I just did. Hey I did save my project from the blood!! Edited February 8, 2010 by BillinOK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broncobuster Report post Posted February 8, 2010 welcome. I spend probly a good 75% of my time on a sewing machine but havent(knock on my head) sewn a finger. ive stabbed myself putting needles in. when i used to work at a furniture factory I stapled my hand to the couch. lots of info on here and just ask if ya need help. Bronc/Bonnie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites