robert Report post Posted October 4, 2007 just joined, and wanted to say howdy... i do mostly western floral notebooks, bible covers, etc... I draw a lot of my own patterns, and make a few of my own tools. i am planning on going to the ifolg show in fort worth in a few weeks, so maybe will meet some of you there. i am always trying to make my carving better, so i like to find places where leatherworkers "hang out". here are a few pics of some things that i was pleased with... if the links come out right... a portfolio http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/rob.../rwporfolio.jpg a notebook with the tools i made to stamp it with... http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/rob...06/IMG_4108.jpg bible covers for my kiddos... (give me some time and i will brag on them - they are neat kids) http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/rob...nbiblecover.jpg http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n44/rob...nbiblecover.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Daaaaanngggggggga, That's some nice work man. Really nice work !! Welcome aboard ,i'll just move a few of other peoples things so you'll have some room. No really i don't mind and they want miss anything. Look forward to seeing more of you work and hearing some of you input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Oopss i forgot to add. I'de really like to see you start a thread on how you made your own tools. I've got a few ideas on a few i'de like to make and a few ideas on how to make them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Welcome to the forum Robert. That's some REAL nice looking work you've done, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted October 4, 2007 Welcome to the site Robert glad you found us, as freak said that is some nice work and ill get in line for some tools, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 4, 2007 That's some fine work, Robert! Thanks for posting the pics, and... Regards, -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert Report post Posted October 5, 2007 thanks for the nice comments! i like you folks already! honestly though, i have had some really great teachers along the way... one of the great things about leathercraft is that everyone shares so readily. regarding the tools... i would be happy to put together a thread on that. it really isnt as hard as i thought it would be, but it does take some patience, and maybe a few of the things i have learned can help some. pear shaders are easiest, and about half the shaders i use on a regular basis are homemade. bevelers arent too bad, but i prefer my barry king bevelers to those that i made. i made a few stops and liners that i use regularly. The veiner and the cam tool that i used on that notebook were made just so i could say that i made all the tools used on that project.. but they arent as good as my other tools... so it is fun and there is a lot of self satisfaction, but folks like bob beard and barry king and all the great toolmakers need not worry about any competition from me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuisPaulo Report post Posted October 7, 2007 Wow !!! Very, very nice work !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
