Tigdim Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Hello, I am just getting interested in leather-work. I am here to do some research, learn and hopefully make some decent leather goods for myself, family, and friends. I am not looking to start a business. I would eventually like to make some holsters, wallets and motorcycle saddle bags. I look forward to gaining the knowledge to make this happen. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Well, Aaron, . . . you've probably come to THE best site on the internet for your stated purpose. Most folks are pretty willing to help out, . . . share, . . . course there are some cantankery old coots on here too, . . . but just take them with a grain of salt, . . . their keyboard is worse than their bite. Have to admit, . . . the WI was caught my attention, . . . spent many wonderful vacations in the Bonduel, Rhinelander, Shawano, Merrill, and Glidden areas. Getcha some leather, . . . some tools, . . . and go for it. Holler if you need any help. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigdim Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Dwight, Thanks for the warm welcome. I have friends with cabins in the Glidden area... spent some time up there fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. I says you found leatherworker.net through 1911.com, are you on 1911forum as well? I am pretty sure I have seen your "Cactus" before. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Dwight, Thanks for the warm welcome. I have friends with cabins in the Glidden area... spent some time up there fishing, hunting and snowmobiling. I says you found leatherworker.net through 1911.com, are you on 1911forum as well? I am pretty sure I have seen your "Cactus" before. Aaron Yep, . . . that's my "Cactus". And while I'm still on the 1911 board, . . . forum, . . . just don't get there as much any more. They say there's never a dull moment in the pastor's life, . . . and while that may not be 101% true, . . . it can be close. I love the Glidden area, . . . some of the nicest folks I ever met in my life up there. My cousin had a house, . . . unfortunately it burned down, . . . and we used to go up there for deer season sometimes. I'm not sure of the road, . . . thinking it was on 13, . . . there was a novelty shop, junk shop, flea market type store, . . . loved to stop there but had to be careful or I would buy the place out. They had stuff you NEVER saw anywhere else. Anyway, . . . again, . . . welcome aboard. What is your first project you want to do?? May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigdim Report post Posted February 5, 2016 Dwight, I am going to see a friend of mine that just took his first Pastorate out in "upstate" New York. He is back in town showing a young couple around the college he attended. I think, He had a pretty good idea what he was getting into (since hegrew up as a missionary kid) but he admits it is still more than he expected at times. I was thinking of starting with a Holster for my full size 1911. Looking to make a OWB, high ride with a strong cant... 20-25 deg... I have been looking at how to make patterns, cut the leather, burnish the edges, treat/dye, stitch, but the big hangup for me with the different options out there is what methods to use and what tools to buy... I am an engineer.... I over think everything... Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted February 6, 2016 Used to live Baseball. Leatherunltd.com is a good resource Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
