Members saddleman15 Posted April 24, 2018 Members Report Posted April 24, 2018 Evening, wow I just signed up and it's a little intimidating to see just how much I DON'T know! Not sure if anyone else felt this way or not but I can tell this is the place to learn. Hello from Colorado and thanks for making this site so interesting. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted April 24, 2018 Members Report Posted April 24, 2018 Welcome and come on in, the water is fine. There are some true craftsfolk that hang out here and lots of enthusiasts like myself. Quote
alpha2 Posted April 24, 2018 Report Posted April 24, 2018 Welcome aboard from Ft. Collins! Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members doublehbar Posted April 28, 2018 Members Report Posted April 28, 2018 On 4/23/2018 at 9:00 PM, saddleman15 said: Evening, wow I just signed up and it's a little intimidating to see just how much I DON'T know! Not sure if anyone else felt this way or not but I can tell this is the place to learn. Hello from Colorado and thanks for making this site so interesting. I wholeheartedly agree! There is an overwhelming amount of info on this site. I have found for myself that it helps to read a little each day and come back when I need to research something specific. Best thing to do is just jump on in and start posting questions that you may have and even pictures of your projects. I think you will like it here. The people on this site are incredible at sharing knowledge and giving encouragement! Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 28, 2018 Moderator Report Posted April 28, 2018 Don't worry. We ALL started that way, and you will be amazed at how much you learn in a short time if you pay attention. Quote Learnleather.com
garypl Posted April 28, 2018 Report Posted April 28, 2018 Welcome Saddleman! This is a wonderful forum and there are so many talented people here that are willing to step up to help us novices. It’s a great place to share and learn. Look forward to seeing your projects. Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members JMixx Posted April 29, 2018 Members Report Posted April 29, 2018 Hi Saddleman, and you're not the only one! I just started fiddling around with leather in ?November? 2017, and I've not only realized how much I *don't* know, but I've also recently learned that I'm lousy at stamping/tooling! (Apparently it takes hours and hours of practice...) Good to meet another person starting out with leather! Jennifer Quote Making some progress... "Happiness hoarded is diminished."
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 29, 2018 Moderator Report Posted April 29, 2018 10 hours ago, JMixx said: Hi Saddleman, and you're not the only one! I just started fiddling around with leather in ?November? 2017, and I've not only realized how much I *don't* know, but I've also recently learned that I'm lousy at stamping/tooling! (Apparently it takes hours and hours of practice...) Good to meet another person starting out with leather! Jennifer Or years of practice. I thought I was getting the hang of it until I watched Barry King do it. Quote Learnleather.com
bikermutt07 Posted April 29, 2018 Report Posted April 29, 2018 Welcome aboard. Most of us here are hobbyists and novices. There are some real experts here though as well. Everyone is really respectful and nice. They are also willing to share their knowledge. I suggest just read, read, read. You will find all kinds to tips and techniques just randomly posted on page 3 in an obscure thread. Dig around there be gold everywhere. 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.
Members saddleman15 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Members Report Posted May 2, 2018 Thanks everyone! This makes me feel better HAHHA Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted May 2, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) I can carve But I know SQUAT about building a saddle. Correction: HALF of SQUAT. Edited May 2, 2018 by JLSleather 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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