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Hampton Roads anyone? Older guy getting into it for more than crafts and chatzkes


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lol Scoob, it's ok, I don't hate your take on it. I'm similar actually, leather is the first thing I've ever really done that with. I learned a ton from the repetition. I haven't done it since though ;)

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10 hours ago, ScoobyNewbie said:

Nah, it was more how every sensible guy here was saying, “Do your work in runs or multiples so you can prefect your techniques and do a more professional job.” 

Which sounds really, really good, and sensible, but I’m not good at that. I get bored and it becomes a grind and then I spend all my time painting, or reading or brushing the dogs. Anything to avoid making another -fillintheblank-. 

But then I don’t ever intend to sell my stuff. I just want to be proud of the stuff I make and then force it on family and friends. I think I do okay. 

The advice these guys give is always really eye opening. I have learned a whole lot of interesting things. That was just a wild outburst, and should be ignored. 

Now I feel bad. Sorry. :unsure:

HA! Scoob- dont feel bad- I just didnt get the perspective you were seeing it through- I get it... and I am a part of that mentality as well! Im not looking to go into business as a leatherworker/craftsman... Im more of a "maker of things I need" right now...

That being said- I am also looking to not just "git er done" I want a quality product. I eventually want to sell my knives and metals arts- and that requires (demands) that my parallel skills (leatherworking, casting, wax carving- ect...) have just as much diligence and attention applied to them.

(And yes- Im forcing the start up items on my family too- but my wife said- OK... if youre gonna do this I want "X" and has already set the learning bar for me pretty high! YIKES) ;) 

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One of these days I will post the other stuff I’ve made. Not just the chaps. Which were really just a size adjustment. 

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Welcome aboard! As a new leatherworker and a junior paramedic, I can say that the quiet, focused handiwork of leathercraft is a welcome change from the loud, fast-paced world of paramedicine. 

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16 hours ago, Sceaden said:

Welcome aboard! As a new leatherworker and a junior paramedic, I can say that the quiet, focused handiwork of leathercraft is a welcome change from the loud, fast-paced world of paramedicine. 

It is rather therapeutic to say the least for now...

And by the way- no such thing as "Junior" medic... Don't sell yourself short- you gotta know what I have to know- I just know the "cheat codes" and shortcuts... Its not the years- its the mileage that will grind you.

Good to meet another in EMS in the ranks of these guys! HA! So far my adventure has been well met- and warm-hearted with a ton of fellowship and good advice- This is not just a forum- it is a community.

Nice to meet you Sceaden! If you ever get to Hampton Roads we will eat at Capt Groovys- on me!

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Stumbled upon your first post when looking for direction on advertising my case and bag business (patterns, how to, a host of manuals, hand tools) along with teaching buyer complex case and bag work sporting case and travel oriented.  My background includes working under instruction from N. America's best saddler and, one of England's foremost masters during heyday of leathergoods early to late 1900's.

Let me know if this might interest you, trusting it doesn't offend.

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18 hours ago, 9fingers said:

Stumbled upon your first post when looking for direction on advertising my case and bag business (patterns, how to, a host of manuals, hand tools) along with teaching buyer complex case and bag work sporting case and travel oriented.  My background includes working under instruction from N. America's best saddler and, one of England's foremost masters during heyday of leathergoods early to late 1900's.

Let me know if this might interest you, trusting it doesn't offend.

Doesn't offend- But is a bit cryptic to say the least- and at ONE post with no intro and a weak profile- creepy? 

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