badger Report post Posted December 25, 2008 What did everyone get for Christmas? I was really fortunate this year. I got 'Packing Iron', the historic book on western gunleather, and Chick Burrows' DVDs on holster and sheath making. I now have creative asphyxiation, knowing I'll never have time to make eveything I want to. How did you guys make out? Cheers, Karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) not even a lump of coal. But the kids made out like bandits. Edited December 25, 2008 by TwinOaks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scary Leatherworks Report post Posted December 25, 2008 got 25 sq ft of 4/5 oz leather and a 3/4" alphabet set. Now I just gotta figure out what to do with it Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted December 25, 2008 I got the Stohlmans three books; Encyclopedia of Saddle Making:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Report post Posted December 25, 2008 Nothin' yet, but today marks the thirty sixth anniversary of my mother getting me the Let's Do Modern Leathercraft Kit. I don't think a day has gone by since then that I haven't thought about or done something with leather. I think it has affected every facet of my life, when I was married, my wife's wedding band was three shades of gold in a braid. 99% of the people I know are either involved with horses or directly with leather in one way or another. Where was I going? Oh yeah, so it is the gift that has given me almost everything over the years and I couldn't ask for more. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted December 25, 2008 Pretty simple here... All my clothes are stained or oiled...sooo.... 2 flannell shirts 1 dungaree shirt 1 pair of Carhartts 1 Levis At least I can go to the store now, without looking like some grungy, just crawled out of a Tannery recycling pit kind of person..lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted December 25, 2008 I got an old HF Osborne Latta pattern draw gauge. I don't really collect any tools that aren't a user, and this one looks like a hundred year old plus user too. Fits the hand well, and easily adjusted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elegant Report post Posted December 25, 2008 An Eland hide!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted December 25, 2008 (edited) I got a really cool head knife from a friend across the pond... that was one of the coolest gifts I have gotten in a while.. I really appreciate it Karl and Merry Christmas Edited December 25, 2008 by MatthewD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted December 25, 2008 I got something very useful for leatherworking, a giant sized coffeemug (with Homer on it and the text -Greatest dad in the world). I hope I get a basket for the donuts next year;-) Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted December 25, 2008 I got a pretty cool old Gerstner oak machinist tool chest to keep my stuff in. It's 26" long 16 1/2 tall 9" deep with 11 different drawers and it weighs a little bit. I don't have it loaded up yet but I'm fixin to. And then I'll be mobile look out!!! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted December 25, 2008 Great old chest, worth it's weight, they are not made like that anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 25, 2008 I recieved a bobcat pelt. Very nice and soft. When I get better at sewing, it is going to be a hat. My girfriend loves me! Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilly Report post Posted December 25, 2008 A TLF gift certificate. It's burning a hole in my pocket... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks Matt. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted December 26, 2008 I got a TLF gift certificate and two Bruce Grant books on braiding. :-D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dags3777 Report post Posted December 26, 2008 I got a pretty cool old Gerstner oak machinist tool chest to keep my stuff in. It's 26" long 16 1/2 tall 9" deep with 11 different drawers and it weighs a little bit. I don't have it loaded up yet but I'm fixin to. And then I'll be mobile look out!!! Mike That is a beautiful gift, just the thing to fill up. Darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted December 26, 2008 a helicopter ride gift certificate, a car GPS and i bought myself a power cutter, wrapped it up and put 'to myself from myself'!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne newkold Report post Posted December 26, 2008 3 gift certificates to Standing Bears Trading Post a bunch of clamps I wanted in various sizes some brushes and a belt buckle made by two of my best friends and a gift card to the grocery store a beaded necklace and a check from Mom & Dad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted December 26, 2008 Santa brought a wooden mexican saddle tree, with a pumpkin size gourd horn ( Pancho Villa style) and an 80 foot rawhide reata from Jalisco, Mexico. Will build me a "Cola de pato" ( duck tail) saddle soon. I must say that the workmanship is fantastic, both in the saddle tree and the reata! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sawyer Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I got 45 square ft 10-11 oz to make Saddle Bags for my ShovelheadSoftail to match my seat. A 1858 Remington Black Powder Revolver ,.44 caliper 12" barrel, Brass frame, kit.Cool! Got the wife a 1851 Colt Black Powder Revolver, .36 caliper 7.5" barrel, engraved steel frame,white grips., this one was already together, and a Jack Lalanne Juicer. Both guns are replicas. Have a Happy New Year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyriggin Report post Posted December 27, 2008 Got a Stohlman head knife, 20 oz rawhide mallet, Hidecrafter pebbler stamp set, and barbed wire stamp. Dusty Johnson Saddle making DVD, and Holster DVD, and Chap DVD. Last but not least a 2 yr subscription to the Leather Crafter and Saddlers Journal!!!! I'm gonna have to marry this girl!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted December 27, 2008 I got 45 square ft 10-11 oz to make Saddle Bags for my ShovelheadSoftail to match my seat.A 1858 Remington Black Powder Revolver ,.44 caliper 12" barrel, Brass frame, kit.Cool! Got the wife a 1851 Colt Black Powder Revolver, .36 caliper 7.5" barrel, engraved steel frame,white grips., this one was already together, and a Jack Lalanne Juicer. Both guns are replicas. Have a Happy New Year! Good gifts in my opinion! I once gave my wife a Ruger Old Army, stainless steel .457 B/P revolver for Mothers Day and she still has it. Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I got that cool Skil cutter that Denise (is my memory right?) was raving about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kowboyboots Report post Posted December 28, 2008 I think I was the one raving about the skil cutter, isn't it great? I got a gold plating machine. Been wanting one for ages. An a couple more dremel sets with the router, saw & planer. My mom loves me! KAthy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
