JHobbs Report post Posted May 7, 2011 I would like to start by saying hello to everyone, I am so glad I found this forum. I have just recently started to carry a concealed weapon and haven't found a holster to my taste so I started to look and see how hard it would be to learn how to make my own. The thought at first was impossible, then today I found your forum! Incredible, I must say I am extremely impressed with what I have seen so far, and from the reply's I have seen, everyone is very friendly and polite (which sometimes is not the case in other forums I have been in). I have learned so much just today I can't wait to get some tools and start! I live on the Treasure Coast so if anyone is near me I would like to hear from you. Thanks. What kind of projects would you recommend a newbie start with, belt, wallet, pouch, etc.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Welcome to the forum. May I suggest a simple wallet or checkbook cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra Steve Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Welcome JHobbs, glad you found us! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Welcome to the forum.I am not to far from you about an hour or so North. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHobbs Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks for the welcomes so far, King's X I was think of making a truckers wallet ( I saw the great tutorial and think I might be able to give it a go). Should I start with the 7 piece tool set from tandy for that? Dave, I checked out your website and I must say I was in awe at the piece you make, incredible pieces of art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted May 7, 2011 I would start with the truckers wallet with no tooling if you have little to no experience tooling. If you can get some basic tooling instruction than I would tooling your wallet. My first trucker's wallet had a simple skull and bones. As for the tandy set.......I never bought a set. All of my tools I bought were purchased one by one as I needed them. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted May 7, 2011 Thanks for the compliment.I agree on tools,there are numerous threads here on newbies starting tools, and generally most that buy sets find that money wasted.Buy the tools you need most and then add stamping tools as you need them.Decorative stamps are not a necessity, you need the tools to make basics items, such as a good knife, edgers, overstitchwheel ,sewing supplies,etc. first.Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
