Hello From Northern Callifornia

[Redbeard]

Thought I would say hello and thank those that started this site. I got back to working with leather just after I retired and when my brother in law heard, he sent me his tools to get me started. Like many, I did some kits and found those a great starting point. Once the bug hit I starting making leather bags for everything. Headphones, charging cords, pieces for a roll up backgammon set and many more. Nothing special really just learning to lace and sew leather on a sewing machine. Then I needed a case for my passport. It was my first carving and, well, I'm still working on those skills. I also wanted to try Leather molding and my new liquid filled compass needed a much better protective case than came with it. There are some pictures on my blog of some items I have made

. http://www.krabtree.blogspot.com

Hope to learn a lot and have fun doing it when I am not writing my novels .... or taking pictures ... or riding my motorcycle. Dang, you are busier after you retire.

David

[Mijo]

welcome David, from another forum member in NorCal.

[Redbeard]

Also have Brian out in Tracy.

[bruce johnson]

Bruce in Oakdale

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

That is why it is called retired,,,,,,,,re-tired, as in you get tired all over again.

Former Kalifornian (Fairfield).

[Redbeard]

That is why it is called retired,,,,,,,,re-tired, as in you get tired all over again.

Former Kalifornian (Fairfield).

LOL BigGunDoctor. That explains the desire for naps.

Noticed that you are learning about making a trench coat.

Made a western style duster a couple of years back. Turned out

okay but I can only imagine making a fully lined leather trench

coat.

Redbeard

[Redbeard]

Just combined two Tandy kits to hold my new Buck 119

and the Smiths sharpener. Learned not to stamp where

I'm going to mold the leather. Changed the keeper for the

knife and I'll post that picture shortly.