Members Kiwistitcher Posted September 1, 2018 Members Report Posted September 1, 2018 Hi - I'm just starting out. I'm a Brit living in NZ since 2008 but really missing quality leather work I used to have in the UK with my horses and dogs. I'm a nana on a mission. I'm busy sourcing tools and ideas and can't wait for my very own shed to be built and kitted out as my workshop. Any day now! I hope to learn from all of you and, hopefully, shares some of my ideas once I've mastered a couple of basic skills. I'm on a very important journey as I set myself up for retirement from 40 years of teaching in 2020. Please join me! Quote
bikermutt07 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Posted September 2, 2018 Welcome aboard, Kiwi. 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 kiwican Posted September 3, 2018 Members Report Posted September 3, 2018 Welcome! Where in the North are you? Quote
Members Handstitched Posted September 8, 2018 Members Report Posted September 8, 2018 G'day and welcome from ' across the ditch' Since you're in NZ and looking for tools : http://www.kellymidasclassics.co.nz/about_noel_kelly.php I only have a handful of these ( the ridgy didgy's ) , but about 8 sets of the Boss Buttons. Look forward to seeing your work HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members battlemunky Posted September 8, 2018 Members Report Posted September 8, 2018 Welcome. Thank you, all your neighbors, and the very dirt you walk on for making Lord Of The Rings a beautiful thing. Couldn't done it as well without it! Quote
Members Kiwistitcher Posted September 23, 2018 Author Members Report Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks for the welcomes! On 9/4/2018 at 1:05 AM, kiwican said: Welcome! Where in the North are you? I'm just west of Hamilton, heading for the coast... Quote
Members Kiwistitcher Posted September 23, 2018 Author Members Report Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 1:27 AM, Handstitched said: G'day and welcome from ' across the ditch' Since you're in NZ and looking for tools : http://www.kellymidasclassics.co.nz/about_noel_kelly.php I only have a handful of these ( the ridgy didgy's ) , but about 8 sets of the Boss Buttons. Look forward to seeing your work HS Hi - thanks for that link. I've just picked up a whole bunch of Craftool USA tools. I'm going a bit OCD with it all I'm afraid! Quote
Members Kiwistitcher Posted September 23, 2018 Author Members Report Posted September 23, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 3:07 AM, battlemunky said: Welcome. Thank you, all your neighbors, and the very dirt you walk on for making Lord Of The Rings a beautiful thing. Couldn't done it as well without it! You're very welcome - Hobbiton is a very special place! Quote
Members ScoobyNewbie Posted September 23, 2018 Members Report Posted September 23, 2018 Why OCD? Isn’t that just how life is? Quote
Members Albannach Posted September 24, 2018 Members Report Posted September 24, 2018 Nice to see another Kiwi leather worker on here, New Zealand leather supplies in Auckland is very good to deal with , I buy all my vege tan leather from them - good quality and great prices as well. Cheers Don Albannach Crafts Oamaru New Zealand Quote
Members Kiwistitcher Posted October 6, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/24/2018 at 6:30 PM, Albannach said: Nice to see another Kiwi leather worker on here, New Zealand leather supplies in Auckland is very good to deal with , I buy all my vege tan leather from them - good quality and great prices as well. Cheers Don Albannach Crafts Oamaru New Zealand Thanks for the info. Learning, learning, learning! On 9/23/2018 at 2:31 PM, ScoobyNewbie said: Why OCD? Isn’t that just how life is? Apparently so! I keep rearranging and checking the numbers on my Craftools! Quote
Members Kiwistitcher Posted October 6, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 6, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 12:40 PM, Kiwistitcher said: Hi - thanks for that link. I've just picked up a whole bunch of Craftool USA tools. I'm going a bit OCD with it all I'm afraid! Now on a mission to track down Kelly Midas tools! Quote
Rockoboy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Posted October 7, 2018 4 hours ago, Kiwistitcher said: Now on a mission to track down Kelly Midas tools! There's a bloke in UK who bought up a heap of new old-stock from some place that was closing down. I found him on eBay, and I have bought a heap from him. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Kiwistitcher Posted October 9, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2018 I think I found him. Too may to choose from! I need to pace myself. Thanks for the heads up! Quote
Rockoboy Posted October 12, 2018 Report Posted October 12, 2018 @Kiwistitcher You should also check out Birdsall Leather in New South Wales. They have a heap of stamps, some discontinued and some new designs, from $3.00 per stamp if you buy 10 at a time. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
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