Members Revcov Posted February 7, 2016 Members Report Posted February 7, 2016 So after 6 months of lurking and studying here I have joined. I'm assembling tools and practicing stitching. My greatest trouble has been in the awl department. Thankfully many good posts here pointed me to a Bob Douglas blade and Barry King handle and they arrived this week. I also had a serendipity moment when I was handed down the antique C.S. Osborne punch you see her. I never knew my grandfather who was a cobbler in rural Alabama. Since my dad passed last year, mom has been going through his things. She found my granddad's leather punch. It was incredible to hold this tool that has been in our family and now to be taking up the craft that my grandfather made his living by. Quote
Members Halitech Posted February 7, 2016 Members Report Posted February 7, 2016 welcome to the addiction lol That punch shows what quality is all about and I bet if it could talk it would have some real stories to tell. Treasure it and I bet your grandfather is smiling down on you as you start your leather crafting journey Quote
Members Revcov Posted February 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted February 10, 2016 Thank you! Quote
King's X Posted February 11, 2016 Report Posted February 11, 2016 Welcome to the forum! Spent some time in Liberty County. Quote
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