New Member Intro

[gottaknow]

Hi Folks,

My name is Eric, and I found your site from a friend on another web site. I have been involved with textile manufacturing since 1980. I've managed factories as well as been the head mechanic for as many as 300 operators. I've sewn a fair amount of leather garments, my favorite was a down vest I made for my dad back in the mid 80's. I didn't have a camera back then, but I'll get a pic next time I visit. I'm currently employed by a factory as their head mechanic and do some engineering as well. I truly have a passion for the sewn industries. I've looked around the site here and am very impressed with the quality of the work folks are doing. Most of my leather projects now are tool cases, wallets, check book covers, and lock pick cases for other locksmiths. Yeah, I'm also a locksmith and safe technician.

I look forward to spending time here, getting ideas for projects and maybe helping with a machine issue now and again. I currently have 400 machines at the factory which I can use anytime, but my personal machines are a Singer 111W151 which does a nice job on leather, a two needle version of the same machine, a Singer 112W151 and a Union Special 39500 serger. I currently have an apprentice mechanic and have trained numerous ones over the years. I've taught sewing and garment construction and set piece rates for sewing operators. I love the durability of leather for tools, many of my cases are more than 30 years old.

Regards, Eric

[benlilly1]

Welcome, It will be interesting in seeing some of your work!

[SooperJake]

Welcome Eric. You'll find this place a boon on information and friendly folks.

Jake