Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Just want to say hello. I have been working leather at various levels for 10-20 yrs. mostly as an addition to my knifemaking. My little business, "Art on the Cutting Edge", Usable Art, is starting to become more than a little hobby. With 1 yr. 9 mo. 2 days, 5 hrs. and 27 miniutes to go before retirement, I am looking at a combination of Knifemaking/leatherworking as a way of maintaining sanity/marriage when I finally retire. I find that the more I know about leather and knifemaking, the more I need to learn. Just got my first piece of horse hide(Trigger's Butt?) to try for sheaths. Looks good. Found there are other suppliers than Tandy(thru the Forum), and going from there. My job takes me to San Jose , Calif, L.A., San Fran., New York and many other areas around the USA. Enjoy meeting and talking to Leather /Metal workers when I travel. Do not have a web site yet, just: www.Photobucket.com/artonthecuttingedge show some of my work. Hope to get web site up and running before retireement. Just bought an old sewing machine. Now to learn to sew by machine. Is there a Magazine of Leatherwork??? Anyone in S.W. Fla., say hello. Sam Edited May 2, 2011 by Sam the Sham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Just want to say hello. I have been working leather at various levels for 10-20 yrs. mostly as an addition to my knifemaking. My little business, "Art on the Cutting Edge", Usable Art, is starting to become more than a little hobby. With 1 yr. 9 mo. 2 days, 5 hrs. and 27 miniutes to go before retirement, I am looking at a combination of Knifemaking/leatherworking as a way of maintaining sanity/marriage when I finally retire. I find that the more I know about leather and knifemaking, the more I need to learn. Just got my first piece of horse hide(Trigger's Butt?) to try for sheaths. Looks good. Found there are other suppliers than Tandy(thru the Forum), and going from there. My job takes me to San Jose , Calif, L.A., San Fran., New York and many other areas around the USA. Enjoy meeting and talking to Leather /Metal workers when I travel. Do not have a web site yet, just: www.Photobucket.com/artonthecuttingedge show some of my work. Hope to get web site up and running before retireement. Just bought an old sewing machine. Now to learn to sew by machine. Is there a Magazine of Leatherwork??? Anyone in S.W. Fla., say hello. Sam Question.......did you live in Memphis Tn at one time..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Welcome from another Floridian, and I am a fulltime Knifemaker and Leathersmith..This is a great forum to learn your skills and have great folks to chat with.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Question.......did you live in Memphis Tn at one time..... Not me. My father's family is from Nashville area. I get through Memphis occasionally. We stay downtown aross from the 'ducks'. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Welcome from another Floridian, and I am a fulltime Knifemaker and Leathersmith..This is a great forum to learn your skills and have great folks to chat with.Dave Always good to know others are sweating it out in Fla. over leather/knife tables. I am down between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on the 'Best Coast'. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted May 3, 2011 Always good to know others are sweating it out in Fla. over leather/knife tables. I am down between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on the 'Best Coast'. Sam Hey Sam, welcome and where are the Pharoahs? I liked your music in the 60's (LOL), Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted May 4, 2011 (edited) Welcome to the forum Sam! Try and google: Leather Crafter's & Saddler's Journal for the magazine question you had. Edited May 4, 2011 by King's X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Hey Sam, welcome and where are the Pharoahs? I liked your music in the 60's (LOL), Steve I played their music with my little local band, but did not get the money. I hear he is still around, poss. in S.W. Fla. Welcome to the forum Sam! Try and google: Leather Crafter's & Saddler's Journal for the magazine question you had. Thanks, will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted May 4, 2011 Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte? Too darned hot for me during the summer, but golf in the Winter, how sweet it is. There is a show this month May 19-21 in Sheridan Wyoming (SHR), you can get there on Great Lakes 5181 (I think) out of Denver (DEN). This is the biggest leather show there is outside the Denver Market. Friday is the best day if you can schedule. Art Always good to know others are sweating it out in Fla. over leather/knife tables. I am down between Sarasota and Ft. Myers on the 'Best Coast'. Sam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 5, 2011 Punta Gorda or Port Charlotte? Too darned hot for me during the summer, but golf in the Winter, how sweet it is. There is a show this month May 19-21 in Sheridan Wyoming (SHR), you can get there on Great Lakes 5181 (I think) out of Denver (DEN). This is the biggest leather show there is outside the Denver Market. Friday is the best day if you can schedule. Art WE likeall to think it is so hot in summer. Keeps SnowBirds away for a few months...... When you get back, give me a call/drop electron. Always enjoy meeting folks who do similar work. I learn a lot from others. I still have to work for a living(strange in S.W. Fla. I know), so don't get to conventions much. 1yr., 8 mo. 3weeks,3 days 7 hrs, 27 min., not that I am coounting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHobbs Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Greetings Sam, I just found this forum today, but on the east coast seems like there is a couple Floridians here which is nice to see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Greetings Sam, I just found this forum today, but on the east coast seems like there is a couple Floridians here which is nice to see! It seems to be a very good forum. I have larned a lot, in just a few days. Look forward to meeting some of the members. Are you in Fla.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam the Sham Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Welcome from another Floridian, and I am a fulltime Knifemaker and Leathersmith..This is a great forum to learn your skills and have great folks to chat with.Dave Dave, you do beautiful work. Do you allow amatuers like me to come by and look over your shoulder? I get through Titusvlle occaisionally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Sam, your more than welcome to stop by, as long as I know your coming.I get amatuers and pros alike stopping by and BSing.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
