Members LumpenDoodle2 Posted May 21, 2016 Members Report Posted May 21, 2016 Teaching your son leathercraft will at the very least, get him to appreciate craftwork, and the difference between throwaway tat, and something that someone has put their heart into. Maybe a carear at the end of it, but probibly self-employed, rather than an employee. I think the biggest thing to me about this leather working, is to try to not get stuck in one market or product (unless it's paying you to do so). You have to be open to new ideas and methods. Like RockyAussie, I have a 3D printer, but I'm just starting to work out how it can make life easier for me. anyhoo, a good grounding in art and craft, and you can do (almost) anything. Quote “Equality? Political correctness gone mad, I tell you, gone mad!!!! Next they'll be wanting the vote!!!!! “. Anger and intolerance are the enemy of correct understanding
Boriqua Posted May 21, 2016 Report Posted May 21, 2016 Oh I should have added one other thing .. even if it doesn’t become his primary career path it can certainly help. I went back to School the second time after getting married and having a child. I worked, but families are expensive and I didn’t get any aid or take any loans. Between work and school assignments I made leather goods for people and one day walked in with some stuff to Manhattan Saddlery, http://manhattansaddlery.com/ and asked to speak to the manager. They started carrying my stuff regularly so I had a full time market and they provided me with custom orders they would get from their clients. It was enough to pay for classes and supplies so no money had to come out of my house budget. That is one of my bags in their window and one of many sets of saddle bags I did for them. When I decided to step out of the rat race a few years back I took it up again full time and while I dont earn oodles of money it pays for a couple of bills, medical insurance. beer and ammo. Cant complain .. taking up leather was not only enjoyable all these years but has provided that little extra income to get around some rough spots. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 23, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted May 23, 2016 On 5/21/2016 at 11:48 AM, JLSleather said: Leather and leather tools can be pricey, so in the end it seems the only ones making any money (profit margin) is those who make relatively low cost, quick-out-the-door stuff that I wouldn't want if it was free. "Carnival" crap... bought to be fun for the moment and then pitched out. As a carpenter, I'm sure you've seen the ones I'm talking about.... To clarify my post, when I say those "making any money (profit margin)", I am talking about those making money BEYOND the $60k (give or take) that you can make being the guy on the assembly line with no responsibility at all after 5;00 pm (or whatever time you "punch out") It's fairly simple to supplement your income making leather 'stuff'. But in terms of making a living at it, then I only "count" the part that benefits ABOVE AND BEYOND that simple "job" where all the admin stuff is someone else's problem. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
bikermutt07 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks for the clarification. Now where can I land one of those 60k assembly line jobs? Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 23, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted May 23, 2016 Around here, that would be Nestle Purina Pet Care and Georgia Pacific Gypsum One of the young girls my wife "adopted" started over there last year. Taking home $1k+ per week, which aint bad for a kid who aint 20 yet. Plus vacation, medical insurance, pension plan, flex spending account, .... and so on. She clocks in before 7a, clocks out at 4p, and whatever happens before 7a tomorrow is not her concern. Only job might be better than that is welfare recipient. Go fishin' for a month, and when you get back there's a check there to cover all your bills! Oh, you cut yourself cleaning fish? No worry,... the medical is paid for you too (do I sound a bit jealous?) Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
bikermutt07 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Posted May 23, 2016 Haha Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
bikermutt07 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Posted May 23, 2016 All I can say is if they're raise minimum wage to $15.00 and hour, you're looking at the smilinest, hamburger flippinest sumbit?h this side of the Mississippi. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Boriqua Posted May 23, 2016 Report Posted May 23, 2016 1 hour ago, bikermutt07 said: All I can say is if they're raise minimum wage to $15.00 and hour, you're looking at the smilinest, hamburger flippinest sumbit?h this side of the Mississippi. oh man do yourself a favor and go for a fast food place that your wife loves. I went out with a girl in High School who took a PT job at White Castle. White castle if you are unfamiliar make some tasty sliders grilled on a bed of onions and was the place you would go at 3 am after being out with your friends and somewhat inebriated and order a sack of them. I swear they were the best tasting things in the known world. You can forget about fancy perfume. When I picked up my girl after her shift and she would be stink'in of white castle hamburgers ... man oh man no pheromones could beat that!! LOL Quote
bikermutt07 Posted May 23, 2016 Author Report Posted May 23, 2016 35 minutes ago, Boriqua said: oh man do yourself a favor and go for a fast food place that your wife loves. I went out with a girl in High School who took a PT job at White Castle. White castle if you are unfamiliar make some tasty sliders grilled on a bed of onions and was the place you would go at 3 am after being out with your friends and somewhat inebriated and order a sack of them. I swear they were the best tasting things in the known world. You can forget about fancy perfume. When I picked up my girl after her shift and she would be stink'in of white castle hamburgers ... man oh man no pheromones could beat that!! LOL I had a girlfriend once that I lived with that worked for Braums. She worked for two weeks and her last check was -$40.00. Haha Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 24, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted May 24, 2016 If I had a girlfriend what hadda job, I'd be doin more fishin' fer sher ..... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
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