jayc2640 Report post Posted November 8, 2015 I'll be retiring next month, and thought that I needed to pick up a hobby, and leather working seemed ideal. I like the idea of making things, but most crafts don't have a practical use, and I'd feel like I was wasting my time just making something purely ornamental, but that's just me. I've never done any leather work, so I bought the Tandy deluxe leathercraft set. Judging by what I've read here and elsewhere, it seems like a good kit to start with. I'm sure I'll be posting my share of questions, but right now I don't know enough to know what to ask. This seems like a great site, and I'm looking forward to learning the hobby and sharing the trials an tribulations here! John Coffey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrvista Report post Posted November 8, 2015 Hi John. I'm in the same boat as you, sadly I will not be retiring for a few years yet. I only took up leatherwork about 9 months ago, starting from scratch, I've bought some books, and plenty of tools, and also found just the best guy in the UK to give my new hobby a big kickstart, I was fortunate to spend two days with Nigel Armitage, who I am sure many on this forum will know and respect. So my advice to you is to find a local Leatherworker, pay him some cash, get some tuition, and your leather working skills will take a huge leap forward. Happy stitching! Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Hey, John, . . . you obviously went up on Morse Road, . . . maybe met Scott there, . . . I was in your shoes almost 20 years ago. Been a customer there for a number of years, . . . taught holster making class there for a couple of years. I'm 35 miles north of the store, . . . holler if I can be of help. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayc2640 Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Andy and Dwight, Thank you so much for the kind words and for making me feel welcome. I appreciate the advice, and Dwight, I will be in touch when I get desperate! Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarhead44706 Report post Posted November 9, 2015 Good to meet you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted November 10, 2015 Hello John....congrats on making it to retirement. Welcome to the forum! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Darby Report post Posted November 18, 2015 Welcome, Your kit is a good choice. It is how I got started years ago. It will give you a solid set of tools that you can add to as you need them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted November 19, 2015 Welcome to the best site on the planet ! Most of us are very willing to help, if you just ask ! Practice is the word most prescribed, but do it on scraps. Good Luck Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
