Absolutely No Talent For This.

[JDKinman]

That's me. Started doing leatherwork way back in the late 60's when in Cub Scouts, then Boy Scouts, took a break while serving in the U.S. Air Force, then picked it back up a bit while in college at Texas Tech, then tried a few things while serving with the U.S. Marshals Service, and then almost two decades of copywriting and creative direction for national and international ad agencies.

Have written and published a novel, Above Reproach, where the main character does leatherwork and makes holsters and saddles and tack and the such, but that is wishful thinking on MY part. . . The book has sold in over 20 countries and I get some feedback now and then from folks in South America and eastern Europe who do incredible leatherwork.

Anyhow, I've lurked around here for several years and signed up today since there were some pictures I wanted to look at of a few inside the waistband holsters I'm checking out, and you have to be a member to view the pictures.

I'm semi-retired now and have a few projects, leather wise, I'd like to tackle but I definitely need more knowledge and ideas so I'll be a regular lurker around these parts. I have an old Air Force issue flight bag/case that I'd like to reproduce, along with a couple of other far easier projects.

At present, stitching and sewing are two skills I'm trying to learn, then improve--so that's where I'm paying a lot of attention.

That's about it. As I said in the subject line, no real talent for this but I enjoy it enough to keep at it.

JD

[OdinUK]

Hi JD, Welcome to the forum. Once you get stuck into a few projects you will get into it in no time. Lots of highly skilled and knowledgeable folk on here who are willing to help. I started my leatherwork journey in 2009 and love it, in fact its taken over some of my other hobbies. Good luck with your projects.

[David8386]

Welcome to the forum.

David

[mikesmith648]

Hi JD and welcome...............where in Texas are you?

Mike

[robertmeco]

Welcome to the forum

[JDKinman]

Hi JD and welcome...............where in Texas are you?

Mike

Howdy,

I'm in the north DFW area.

JD

[skeeter]

Great area to live in. Just bought your book looking forward to reading it.

[Alamo]

Howdy, and welcome to the forum!

When I'm not in school, I'm in San Antonio

[JDKinman]

Great area to live in. Just bought your book looking forward to reading it.

Thanks and hope you enjoy.

Howdy, and welcome to the forum!

When I'm not in school, I'm in San Antonio

I did basic training and another more unpleasant school/weed-out stint at Lackland. Used to hang out around Junction many years ago. Great country.

JD

[Brumbie]

Talent vs skill.

To me talent is something that comes natural, being born with it.

Skill is earned through hard work.

So scew not having talent. By your other accomplishments you can develop the skills needed to do what you want with leather.

[raysouth]

Hey JD,

Welcome to the best site on the net. You will find whatever you need to finish those great leather projects. When you fly into Auburn, Alabama, drop in for a spell.

God Bless.

Ray

[jakshafter]

Hey JD,

Welcome to the best site on the net. You will find whatever you need to finish those great leather projects. When you fly into Auburn, Alabama, drop in for a spell.

God Bless.

Ray

Hey ray,

I live in Opelika as well, small world. I have just started doing this stuff but absolutly love it. Do you do leather work professionally and how long have you been at it?

Zack