Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 2, 2018 Welcome aboard, Kiwi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted September 3, 2018 Welcome! Where in the North are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScoobyNewbie Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Why OCD? Isn’t that just how life is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albannach Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwistitcher Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
