Oxbo Report post Posted January 20, 2021 Hi guys ............. Recall awhile back I joined the forum and mentioned that I was giving all my leatherworking stuff to my son and his boys. And we were going to make a leather shop .... Well here's a few pics of where we started and where we are now .... Only problem is ..... They're lovin it but don't seem to have time to start making stuff (they have made a couple of things but,..... could certainly be doing a lot more). I want those grand kids (11yrs and 9yrs) to really learn this stuff so they can make spending money etc. Have applied for trademark for the company, if they ever get it going etc .... Have a nice day ... Oxbo And some more pics ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted January 20, 2021 That is very nice. Those boys are fortunate to have you as a Father and Grandfather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted January 20, 2021 Tx's Rohn ... 8 1/2 months, not too long I guess, them boys had a birthday so am off a little on how old they are ..... Had to work in bulding a chicken coop also = Son bought a bunch of biddies and we had no coop, so ......... Got one now...... but still got to make the yard for em, they just roam around free range now ..... The other end of the shop is for vehicle repair etc, etc ....... And .. got us a little coffin welder and welding table back there etc ... It's a coming .............................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hildebrand Report post Posted January 20, 2021 @Oxbo at that age kids are very busy with school and other activities, sometimes it takes a while for them the realize what it is they want to do. Its a great looking shop and logo. Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike02130 Report post Posted January 21, 2021 There's no toe kick, how often to you kick those doors when standing at the bench? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted January 21, 2021 19 hours ago, mike02130 said: There's no toe kick, how often to you kick those doors when standing at the bench? Hmmmmmmm...... Never thought about that = don't recall ever kickin the doors........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted January 23, 2021 (edited) My son surprised me with hanging the logo on the bench, will have to move it up a bit ..... That logo was drawn for me 34 years ago by a good friend = he only charged me $10.00 ..... Had it framed awhile back = the original artwork .. Have had it rolled up in the top drawer of my desk all these years ..... Notice it says "inc" ... Had to change that to LLC .... Edited January 23, 2021 by Oxbo cause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted January 23, 2021 Very nice set up On 1/21/2021 at 1:06 AM, mike02130 said: There's no toe kick, how often to you kick those doors when standing at the bench? another difference in lingo: a door-kick panel on a door is a re-enforced panel so's ya can kick a door closed, an inset panel under a cupboard door so's ya don't keep kicking it with your toes is a plinth panel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenwood Report post Posted January 23, 2021 HI. I'd almost be willing to give up my Pearson No.6 for a shop like that. Beautiful, room to move around and set up a shop like it should be, not a cubby hole like many of us have where you have to leave the room to change your mind. Very nice set-up. Layo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simplejack1985 Report post Posted January 23, 2021 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted January 23, 2021 Ha ! ! Ya'll will also notice there are Morse Code Oscillators/w/keys on the end of the benches (with print out of the letters and numbers in code etc ... I've got one on one end and another all the way over on the other side. We told the boys, "Just as we've had to learn math as a matter of growing up, so too we've had to learn the code, and ..... You boys have reached the age where it's your turn to learn the code" = They loved it = being able to send code to each other across the shop .... However, my son tells me they're driving him nuts, not with sending code LOL, but, one can change the frequency up or down where each has a different freq than the other, well, they just sit there running the freq's up and down = driving him batty etc LOL ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted June 14, 2021 Here's latest update on the leather shop = is coming along nicely ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWheeler331 Report post Posted June 14, 2021 Coming along nicely. Heck of a shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted June 14, 2021 Oh ............... Here'a a couple wallets my son just finished ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 14, 2021 Nice work on those wallets On 1/23/2021 at 9:35 PM, Oxbo said: Ha ! ! Ya'll will also notice there are Morse Code Oscillators/w/keys on the end of the Morse is still very useful. Year before last was talking to a soldier. He'd been sent into an African country to help local LEO to rescue some hostages. The patrol was going thru a remote village when they heard some banging. All the patrol but him ignored the banging but he recognised it as Morse. Long story short - communication was made, one of the hostages was able to tell the patrol where they were and how many baddies there were. After a gun fight, result was 8 hostages freed, 12 baddies dead and another 3 taken prisoner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted June 14, 2021 Cannot beat knowing the Code for sure = tx's for that story ! ! ! ! We're on a roll = I got into making soap a few years ago, made enough to last a lifetime, thinking about it = include it in our Leatherworks company's product line Will be real good at local craft fairs etc .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted June 15, 2021 Very nice shop. Nice wallets too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted June 15, 2021 Started at the beginning of the thread and ran down memory lane with ya. Great fun, even if you make nothing, the time spent with your son and grandsons will last a lifetime...for both you and them. Enjoy them and continue to pour into them. They will never forget. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakesBlades Report post Posted June 15, 2021 Congratulations, that's a really nice setup you have going there. And a lot of hard work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted June 15, 2021 I recall when I bought that glass display case (off of Craig's list), as I was picking it up (in another town) I was telling the fellow what it was for (my son and grandson's leather shop that possibly might become a business one day etc, etc .... He stated to me = "Ya got to plant a seed in order to get a tree" and that has stuck with me since ........ Tx;s guys ..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted June 16, 2021 On 1/23/2021 at 2:15 PM, Greenwood said: HI. I'd almost be willing to give up my Pearson No.6 for a shop like that. Beautiful, room to move around and set up a shop like it should be, not a cubby hole like many of us have where you have to leave the room to change your mind. Very nice set-up. Ha! Leaving the room to change your mind. That's funny and how true! But boy what a beautiful set up. My "shop" is a kitchen table I kind of took over and completely outgrown. I have a 12x12 shed in the back for lawn stuff I've thought converting but that's as far as I've gotten. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHLeatherwood Report post Posted June 16, 2021 19 hours ago, Oxbo said: I recall when I bought that glass display case (off of Craig's list), as I was picking it up (in another town) I was telling the fellow what it was for (my son and grandson's leather shop that possibly might become a business one day etc, etc .... He stated to me = "Ya got to plant a seed in order to get a tree" and that has stuck with me since ........ Tx;s guys ..... Y'know, I think I'm eligible for adoption, if you're looking for a low-maintenance addition to your family. Beautiful shop! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasbeencowboy Report post Posted June 16, 2021 Wish I had your shop and you had a better one. We would both be happy. Not sure where you are located but as a retired builder, I'm thinking you may need insulation to keep your building from sweating and being hot and cold. Looking good at any rate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oxbo Report post Posted June 17, 2021 Yep appreciate the compliments guys .... The shop has really come along nicely. "Hasbeencowboy" = I talked to him about insulating the shop when we first built it but he seemed to think it didn't need it etc. We are located in Central Florida, step across his property line and you'll be on the Deseret ranch (Mormons) = Here's a link -> https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/deseret-ranches.html Nothing but wilderness for miles and miles. I'm hoping they'll get known locally for their leatherwork as to horse gear and such....But ...... the sky's the limit I guess....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted June 19, 2021 Nice shop!!! I'm not sure where you are located, (I'm in Illinois) take caution with a condensating ceiling...Mine sweats various times of the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
