RustyMelton Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Hi everone I just wanted to introduce myself. I found this website while searching for info on leatherworking. I've been messing with it for about a year now, mainly making pool cue cases. I'm hoping to get better at carving, I've mainly been stamping patterns on them. Anyway I just wanted to say HI. Rusty Also I'll try to post a picture of a case I made. Quote
Members IanCantwell Posted July 26, 2008 Members Report Posted July 26, 2008 Hi Rusty, Welcome to the net. For 'just messing around' that's a cool case, keep up the great work and post us some more. Ian Quote
RustyMelton Posted July 26, 2008 Author Report Posted July 26, 2008 Hi Rusty,Welcome to the net. For 'just messing around' that's a cool case, keep up the great work and post us some more. Ian thanks Ian, It turned out pretty nice, Its 10 oz. leather and all handsewn. I'm working of one now thats got carving all the way down the back, on the lid and on the pockets. I'm really new to carving but figured what the heck I'm never going to learn if I don't try. Thanks Rusty ps I'll try to post a few pics of it. Quote
Contributing Member BillB Posted July 27, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted July 27, 2008 Rusty, Welcome to the forum. Nicely done on the case. I look forward to see your first carving project. We all had our "First Project", unfortunately, when I did mine (circa 1970) this forum was not around and I really could have used the advice, constructive criticism and support that the members here provide. Quote Bill B. Nead
RustyMelton Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Posted July 27, 2008 Here's a couple of pics Bill. I really didn't have any carving patterns so I used that one borrowed from tandys website. I really would have liked to of had one that looked more like one long flowing carving instead of it being the same pattern over and over. It's pretty crude but it's only for me anyway. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm really glad I found this site, there's some great stuff here! Rusty Quote
Members $$hobby Posted July 29, 2008 Members Report Posted July 29, 2008 hi and welcome Quote Riding is a partnership. The horse lends you his strength, speed and grace, which are greater then yours. For your part you give him your guidance, intelligence and understanding, which are greater then his. Togeather you can achieve a richness that alone neither can. - Lucy Rees, The Horse's Mind
Members Tpsorion Posted July 29, 2008 Members Report Posted July 29, 2008 Rusty, the carving looks good to me. Welcome to the forum. Quote Quo Vadis? (Where are you heading?)
Contributing Member Jordan Posted July 29, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted July 29, 2008 That is one sturdy case should outlast many a cue. Welcome to the best leather place on earth or at least the web. Jordan Quote
RustyMelton Posted July 29, 2008 Author Report Posted July 29, 2008 That is one sturdy case should outlast many a cue. Welcome to the best leather place on earth or at least the web. Jordan I just want to say thanks to all for the warm welcome here. And I agree Jordan this is the best leather place anywhere, I'm completly blown away with it. Some of the leather work here is outstanding! I've gotten so many ideas I can't wait to start something else, but I better finish what I've got started first . Rusty Quote
Members calanneh Posted July 29, 2008 Members Report Posted July 29, 2008 Hey Rusty! Your pool case and carvings look grewat buddy!! Welcome to the group! cal Quote William Tandy Store #17 800-772-2629 Union City, CA
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