goose27 Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Hello all. I am new to leather working. Started by wanting to make a new shield for my helmet at the Fire Department. I have finished my first one that was more of a trial and error attempt. I have a lot of questions now and look forward to browsing the site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Goose27 Welcome to the forum. Sit back, relax and take it all in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted October 11, 2011 Hi, I live south of KC about an hour. If I can be of any help just let me know. There is a local Guild that meets at the Tandy store in Independence but I don't belong as I cannot attend the meetings because of shift work. They could be some help also. But contact me if I can help. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose27 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Hi, I live south of KC about an hour. If I can be of any help just let me know. There is a local Guild that meets at the Tandy store in Independence but I don't belong as I cannot attend the meetings because of shift work. They could be some help also. But contact me if I can help. Randy I am in the same boat with the shift work I do. Good to know someone somewhat local I can get in touch with for help. I have several other things I plan to eventually make once I find where all my time goes and save some for leather working. Have you ever dealt with The Leathersmith Supply Co. in Overland Park? A friend told me about them today but I have not been by there yet. Anyways, thanks for the welcomes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gunleather gringo Report post Posted October 23, 2011 If that thumbnail attachment is a pic of your first attempt at leatherwork....you're way ahead of the curve. That's a really, really good looking piece. Kudos, bro. Hello all. I am new to leather working. Started by wanting to make a new shield for my helmet at the Fire Department. I have finished my first one that was more of a trial and error attempt. I have a lot of questions now and look forward to browsing the site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose27 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 If that thumbnail attachment is a pic of your first attempt at leatherwork....you're way ahead of the curve. That's a really, really good looking piece. Kudos, bro. Thanks gringo. That is my first completed leather project. I started over once because I learned my limitations in a couple of areas on the first try. I have started my next one but recently ran my thumb through the table saw so it will be awhile before I can get back to leather working. According to my 6 year old "that was a dumb thing to do!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
