WyattEarp Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Hello, my name is Jesse. I am 55 years old and I live in Switzerland. I am a retired lieutenant of the state police. Passionate about the history of the American West, I wanted to make old west holsters. I started working with leather 5 years ago as an autodidact. I also make belts, purses, bags, knife sheath. Being a guitarist, I also make guitar straps. I really like carving and I especially like the Sheridan, Northwest and Visalia style. One project close to my heart is making an 1880 saddle with the help of a friend who is a member of the European Association of Cowboys and Artists. I already have the saddle tree. This friend introduced me to Hermann Oak leather, very hard to find (only 2 distributors in Europe). On visiting the forum, I was impressed by the quality of the work that is shown and I hope to improve my technique with the help of your experience and advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Welcome Jesse! Very nice looking projects you posted - I am sure you will find a lot of good information from the members of this forum. Look forward to seeing more of your work! Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AwlShucks Report post Posted August 13, 2020 Welcome to the forum. Nice belt and holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted August 14, 2020 Hello from the American West Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paloma Report post Posted August 14, 2020 Welcome et bienvenu ici! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyattEarp Report post Posted August 15, 2020 thank you all et merci Paloma ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites