Hello From Georgia

[papaleather]

Hello everyone.

I am a new member and new to leatherworking. I live in the metro Atlanta area and I am fortunate to have access to the local Tandy shop which has allowed me quick access to tools ( I am beginning to see that you can never have enough tools) and hands-on leather buying. The more I read here and on the web the more I want to do but I will start out with a holster or two for myself and learn from there. I am looking forward to meeting fellow leatherworkers, and gaining a lot of knowledge (and help) here on the forums.

I hope to post some of my work here soon but till then, Happy Leatherworking!

[RoyalLeatherDesigns]

Hey PapaLeather,

Welcome to the forum I myself have been on it for a short while but love it, you will find great friends here I know I have if you have any questions on sewing machines Trox and I Wizz are the men to talk to. Both gentlemen have helped me with questions I have had. One piece of advise is use the search tool it is very helpful or just post and a member will be more than happy to help you I am sure of that. If I can help you I will but my knowledge is very limited but I am getting there. Well enjoy yourself I know I have.

Ralph

[raysouth]

Hello Papaleather,

Welcome to the site and you will find answers to nearly any question you have. As Ralph said, use the search function to find things of interest. I usually browse the different categories to learn what has been updated.

Great pleasure to be found on this site.

I am in Opelika, Al., so only @ 100 miles away from you. If ever coming to the area, send me an email to see if I am in the shop that day and drop in for a spell.

God Bless.

Ray

[robertmeco]

Welcome to the forum

[Chief31794]

Welcome to the forum from another Georgian. I get to the Atlanta Tandy from time-to-time, I have Grandchildren in Powder Springs. Although I really like the folks at the Jacksonville Tandy better. Don't get stuck on Tandy, if you're serious about the hobby, there are other places to shop and buy higher quality than is available at Tandy. You'll love the forum, lots of info and friendly people.

Chief

[King's X]

Welcome to the forum Papaleather!

[Mike Craw]

Welcome from the opposite corner of Georgia. You can find the answer to just about any question you might think of from the resources of the membership here. I would suggest that you search the topics you are interested in and you might find tutorials already written. Looking forward to seeing photos of your work. Mike

[papaleather]

Thanks everyone for the greetings. I am sure that I will learn a lot from everyone here and the resources available. I do have a question and perhaps this is answered in the forum but is there any local leatherworkers groups that meet on a regular basis? Or maybe local shows?

[zfcjr67]

hey there papaleather -

I am in the Atlanta area, too, and have been looking for some fellow leatherworkers to learn some new tricks. I'm fairly new myself and am learning as much as I can from the internet, but as you know sometimes it helps to sit with someone else and and do it with them.

[Mike Craw]

Hey Guys! According to the latest issue of the Leather Crafters and Saddler's Journal, the "Georgia Leathercrafters Guild" meets the second Sunday of each month. The contact number provided is 770-979-0406. I think that's an Atlanta area number. Hope this helps. Mike