JLSleather Report post Posted September 15, 2016 Moving out of the state before long, and closing up the shop. Just a matter of NOT registering the business in MN. Opened the W/C order came this morning. Nice looking leather, and firm. Drum dyed well. But what should have been split to 7.5 oz is every bit of 9 oz I'll use it, and I still have one more order coming also, but I don't think I'll order any more. Moving to the middle of 10,000 fishin' holes anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brmax Report post Posted September 15, 2016 So I see your moving up!, and you are straight up about the move n all. Have fun on the water, you wont be sorry. Floyd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted September 15, 2016 Do you plan on opening the business back up or is there some crappy rules to registering in MN? Good to get settled in before winter hits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 15, 2016 From what I'm reading, MN is pretty much like here - legally. But no -- not opening again once i'm up there. Too many hours on things OTHER than making stuff these days.. which is basically unpaid work. In this instance, one of many, I can now call and order leather AGAIN that I thought was arriving in this package, and hope it's what I need. There's nothing wrong with this leather, except it's not 7 1/2 oz. I plan to use it - just not for what I ordered it for. So I end up storing a couple of sides more than I planned (and moving with them) while waiting for some more to arrive - which I'm not sure i want to do since I may not be here by the time it's ready to go out. The 4 oz I got in is a tad heavy as well, but not a problem. OR, I could order a splitter, but the same timing issue, PLUS - the way things are done these days I'd almost bet money that it will not arrive sharp and ready to use. That type of thing really irritates me. I don't even have a decent awl blade any more - since you apparently can't buy one ready to go. Some stores having nothing to do with leather do the same thing. I was in one, found out that you can buy the head for a sledge hammer right over here, but you need to go to the far end of the store - a block or so away - to get the handle. "Marketing" tells them that people will buy more crap they don't need on the way across the store. Oh, there's that too.. don't even get me started about them 'sensitive' folks who think 'marketing" is a real job For me personally, they shot themselves in the foot - I'll just pass on the sledge hammer before I go through all of that. Nah.. I'll just flip the leather over into a hobby thing. Make my own, and some for people I know.... Maybe spend some free time making a pattern available around here and making fun of people who make lame and unnecessary videos! Maybe loan out a dummy gun here n there ... I have decided (finally) that GOOD leather is not a scalable business. I don't click out cheap crap to sell to people who don't know better. It's not my nature or my style, and plus there are plenty of those already! Get right down to it, I really don't need anything. Good truck, smart dog, decent fishin' rod. Period. As for preparing for winter... the wife is already shopping for electric generators (like to run the whole house) and new trucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) HEY.. maybe I could spend the winter making videos... like sorta myth busters for leather .... SHOOT! I just realized.. with all the freshly sealed oak floors, I'm gonna have to go out the back door and around the building to get the mail ... Oh, well... saving $3k, I guess I can walk around once.... Edited September 15, 2016 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted September 15, 2016 Wow bummer from my point of view any way but good on you, I didn't think you were old enough or maybe you were smart enough to sock away some cash that makes this possible! Again good on you, really hate to see you go, but also hope that you'll still be around to contribute. There must be several that owe you a great deal of thanks, me being one of them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 15, 2016 Old enuf fer sum things, maybe not fer others. And I aint got no money. Losin' $5 on everything I touch. And when the IRS shows up, say it just like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted September 15, 2016 I just got a beautiful WandC double shoulder that was supposed to be 5 ounce, and it's only 3. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 15, 2016 21 minutes ago, Colt W Knight said: I just got a beautiful WandC double shoulder that was supposed to be 5 ounce, and it's only 3. We'll glue yers ta mine, cut em in half, WAH LAH ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted September 15, 2016 well then, hope to see you still contribute and doun some stuff, make and post some holsters or pdf's:) once in a while but again good on ya, hmm must be married to a dr my mind says to myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 15, 2016 She dont' work no hospital. Maybe ESCAPED FROM a hospital Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 16, 2016 22 hours ago, OLDNSLOW said: Wow bummer from my point of view any way but good on you, Thanks -- No trouble. Bunch o folks tolerated me blabbin' all this time.. otta least gitta pattern every now n then. I'll still have cowhide, and still be doin' what i do - just more fishin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted September 16, 2016 whew glad to hear that, I thought for moment there that we might uh lostya fer good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eglideride Report post Posted September 16, 2016 Headed absolutely the wrong direction- more cold and snow? Yuck. You have been informative and always entertaining. Its in yer blood, probably end up making leather fish harnesses, dog sled slings or some such. Good luck. (And share any good Iowa jokes.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 17, 2016 The wench wife is from New Zealand -- she has no idea the temps she's in for Already told her, might as well give away that toy snow thrower.. that aint no good up that way. But my boys are excited to see 60" fish, so it all works out (the musky around here top out about 52-55", and only a couple o those a year). I think she picked the house she wants ... so itza done deal now .... I could just refuse to go.. but she's kinda tough.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted September 17, 2016 Ya I knew one of them gals from New Zealand they do real well in tropical areas don't know to much when ya freezem up thow maybe just keep a portable heater nearum and she might think it just blowing sand in the wintertime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted September 17, 2016 If you need just a few pieces, You can set one of these (http://www.csosborne.com/NO128.HTM) to make a groove deep enough so the bottom of the groove is just thicker that the final thickness of leather you want.. Then draw a close spaced grid with the groover on the backside of the leather. Use a safety beveler to remove leather until the grooves disappear. I also use a really sharp stanley block plane for this. It goes surprisingly fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangman2 Report post Posted September 21, 2016 dang gonna miss your input, enjoy yourself up north. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 22, 2016 On 9/21/2016 at 4:20 PM, mustangman2 said: dang gonna miss your input, enjoy yourself up north. Ahh.. shooot.. I aint leavin' the planet just yet (far as I know). Once i git moved, I'll be addin' sumthin ocassionally. Mean time, we could may hire a loud, obnoxious, opinionated fella ta fill in fer a while Second thought.... if we git ta pick, let's git a gurl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Second thought.... if we git ta pick, let's git a gurl Are you for real???? No Way!!!!! I'm looking down the all activity column this week saw from one of esteemed (VIP) lady members and all I see is "No". .........I had to resist real hard not ta just respond to that ya know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinkerTailor Report post Posted September 23, 2016 2 hours ago, JLSleather said: Ahh.. shooot.. I aint leavin' the planet just yet (far as I know). Once i git moved, I'll be addin' sumthin ocassionally. Mean time, we could may hire a loud, obnoxious, opinionated fella ta fill in fer a while Second thought.... if we git ta pick, let's git a gurl I have been making a point of being pleasant and kind on this board, which is quite contrary to the online persona I have on other forums and my personality in real life. I could change to a more natural tone for a while to fill in your shoes......I am loud obnoxious and very opinionated in real life, AND i'm always right. Usually funny and i don't cost much........Class A ashhole and proud.... Just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted September 23, 2016 You got my vote either way sound good, But I reckon he'd miss all the fun here tooo much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Oh, cool.. we're covered then My stuff isn't all boxed up just yet, but I haven't cut a piece of leather in about a week.. and there is definitely some withdrawal symptom ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted September 23, 2016 5 hours ago, JLSleather said: Oh, cool.. we're covered then My stuff isn't all boxed up just yet, but I haven't cut a piece of leather in about a week.. and there is definitely some withdrawal symptom ... I'm sure if you shopped around enough, . . . somebody makes leather scented candles, . . . you could just light one every other day or so, . . . kind of make ya feel at home. Plus instead of hand sewing a holster, . . . you could take up fly tying, . . . ya gotta catch bait fish anyway if ya want them biggie muskies, . . . Seriously, . . . have fun, . . . my wife and I discussed selling out and moving, . . . decided to stay put, . . . we'll just hope and pray for the best for you and yours. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted September 23, 2016 Thanks, Dwight Way I hear it, you still got a couple o walleye out yer way, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
