jdh2550 Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Hello! I am a new member residing in Pa. A few weeks ago I was looking for a specific leather item for my other hobby, bagpiping. I couldn't find what I wanted. Then I found out Tandy was less than 15 minutes away from my house. I ended up going and spending more than I anticipated, but walked out with enough supplies and information to make an attempt at a first project. The bagpiping leather gear was put on the back burner so that I could try a smaller project to practice. I ended up making a case for my phone. It sounds easy enough but I was shocked at how much time and effort can be put into something so simple. Thanks to everyone in the forums. Your knowledge and skill is amazing. Suggestions and ideas are always appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HellfireJack Report post Posted September 22, 2012 Welcome to the forums. Which Tandy? Harrisburg or Allentown? I'm in PA as well. I'm closer to the Allentown store. Your piece looks fine for a first run. Your edge finishing and stitching needs to improve but that will come in time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Wish I were 15 minutes from Tandy, the Allentown store is an hour + drive for me. Welcome, from Levittown. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdh2550 Report post Posted September 23, 2012 I guess I am lucky to be so close to the store. I go the Harrisburg store. Allentown is an hour drive or so. Thanks for the comments. I have been practicing my hand stitching and there is a noticable improvement already. I still have a ways to go though. Since I made that piece I purchased a bevel tool and am reading all I can about burnishing. Glad to see some other Pennsylvanians here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Harrisburg is even farther, but they get most of my business. Monica, the manager, is a great help. If I need to go to a store, what we'll do is either Harrisburg and Bass Pro Shops, or Allentown and Cabela's, make a day of it..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdh2550 Report post Posted September 23, 2012 Monica is awesome. I knew nothing about leather work when I went in. She had me set up with what I needed and told me enough info to get me started. She is very thorough and has a great personallity to boot. Come to think of it, it has been a while since I've experienced that level of customer service. The other employees are very helpful and polite as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
