Another Texan

[hollisyoung]

Hell I'm a hill country resident as well, and I can tell you for a fact that expensive tools are nice but basic "cheapo's" will do the job. Thats how I started. A guy owed me money on hay and settled up with maybe 10 stamps, rivet setter, and a side of leather. I just went to work. I have upgraded some of my tools and added on alot but I will tell ya I still put out high quality work with the "basic seven" circa 1985 haha. The only tools I spent some serious cash on are my mauls, knives (round & otherwise) and a good swivel knife. Hell my strap cutter is a hunting knife hammered into a cutting board with nails as guides. (I do have strap cutters and such but sometimes its nice to keep things old school). Keep your head up amigo. As a fellow welder/ leather craftsman good luck in your future projects.

[robertmeco]

Welcome from a fellow Texas