Another Newbie From England

[Toolerlass]

Hi Everyone,

I got into leather 3 months ago (i have no idea how it happened) and became immediately addicted. I've been arty and made things for as long as I can remember but nothing has caused instant addiction like leatherworking has!

I've made a few cuffs, pouches, a bag, wallet, corset belts, holster, and had a few goes at tooling. Trying to learn a new skill with each thing i make.

Its been a drawn out process so far as each project has been delayed while aquiring whichever tool was necessary to finish :-) after learning whatever the tool was called.

I started out with zero knowledge and made things by guesswork but now i'm trying to learn correctly.

Absolutely love it! Dont think my neighbours do though! :-/

[BlingTheMerciless]

Hi Toolerlass. I can relate. I'm in the same boat. There's so much stuff to buy in the beginning but it is so satisfying to hold something in your hand that you have made.

[Toolerlass]

Its so expensive starting out yet i can't stop myself :-) i made a wallet... Dunno why i have a feeling it'll be constantly empty :-)

[RoyalLeatherDesigns]

Toolerlass,

Little by little you'll get all the tools you need, what's up with your neighbors, maybe giving them a belt or wallet will solve the conflict....

But then again some neighbors don't deserve more than a Hi and Bye. Take care!

Ralph

[Toolerlass]

I can only hammer when the buildings empty. Buying a granite slab helped a bit but its still really noisy. I'm going for a poundo board next. I try to do the quiet bits like drawing, cutting and sewing when neighbours are home and then punching or tooling when theyre all out. Its a pain in the arse but i'd hate to live below someone hammering constantly :-)

[silverback]

Welcome Toolerlass from Australia.Im heading over to your part of the world in January(lucky me).Yes it is addictive as from thinking,"I need a hobby" to 4 sewing machines,skiver,mechanical press and about 4 hundred assorted stamps tools etc and now spreading into two rooms and the garage.But it is great fun and keeps the mind busy.All the best with your hobby.

[Toolerlass]

Hi silverback, can we swap? I spent a few months travelling australia top to bottom when i was younger and have missed the place ever since :-(

[silverback]

I will let you know after freezing my butt off coming from the middle of summer here 40+c to your -2winter there.hehe.

[Toolerlass]

Hahaha, fair enough :-)

[humperdingle]

Hi, welcome from Scotland!

Regarding the noise issue... I've found that using one of those dinner trays with a bean bag attached to the bottom of it really helps. A big chunky slab of granite on top of it, and you have a laptop board!

It just seems to absorb the impact and reduce noise.

Edited November 24, 2013 by humperdingle