Contributing Member fredk Posted March 20, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted March 20, 2021 I have a voucher to buy some books on Amazon so I thought I might some leatherwork books. I already have several book shelves full of many of the common and not so common books What are the collective's opinions on this book from Tony & Kay Laier? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1497203465/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_8?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1 or this one (not via Amazon tho) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/The-Leather-Craft-Handbook-by-Tony-and-Kay-Laier/353112101104 or suggestions for other books? I find that so many books have between 1/3rd and 2/3rd of the book devoted to tools and types of leather and so little about any work or of 'projects'. I have enough of those books. I want books which assume I know all that and just get right to the working Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Handstitched Posted March 22, 2021 Members Report Posted March 22, 2021 On 3/20/2021 at 11:56 PM, fredk said: I want books which assume I know all that and just get right to the working I would have thought that the ' Al Stohlman' books would fit into that category? While there are AS books for the beginners, but theres also books for the advanced leather worker. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 22, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Handstitched said: I would have thought that the ' Al Stohlman' books would fit into that category? While there are AS books for the beginners, but theres also books for the advanced leather worker. I have just about all the AS books I want or need Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Handstitched Posted March 22, 2021 Members Report Posted March 22, 2021 Um..... forgive me for being a bit of a dunce,as I am a little confused, but ...if you have all the AS books you need , and no doubt many others, why would you need any more leatherwork books ? Unless the books you have stated have patterns you don't have? You wouldn't prefer a good mystery or a thriller ? or perhaps a fairytale? a sewing machine repair/ parts/ service manual would fall right into those categories " Once upon a time in ' Far Away Land' there was a lonely abandoned Singer 132K6 in need of TLC ..." HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 22, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 22, 2021 I have about 3000 books covering many subjects. A lot of my books are in easily accessible storage in two places. My books have have their own postcodes A sewing machine book is on my ready-to buy list Tony Laier has a reputation on carving and tooling. As I do very, very little of that good instruction type books would be a nice addition to my library. Plus, if there are new decent books out there I'd like to know Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM chuck123wapati Posted March 22, 2021 CFM Report Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, fredk said: I have about 3000 books covering many subjects. A lot of my books are in easily accessible storage in two places. My books have have their own postcodes A sewing machine book is on my ready-to buy list Tony Laier has a reputation on carving and tooling. As I do very, very little of that good instruction type books would be a nice addition to my library. Plus, if there are new decent books out there I'd like to know i have totes full of every kind of craft or art book imaginable I love em! AS for your question i have not read those and was looking for a review or something when i found this site you might like also. There are a few books i haven't seen. https://leathercraftersjournal.com/product-category/books/ It might be nice to have a book review section or thread here somewhere lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members blue duck Posted March 22, 2021 Members Report Posted March 22, 2021 Think I might have a look at Nigel Armitage (a.k.a. @dangerous beans here). Quote May God Smile on you today.
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 23, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted March 23, 2021 Thanks for the responses so far Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Handstitched Posted April 3, 2021 Members Report Posted April 3, 2021 @fredk I found a book you might like , if you can find it on Amazon: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86967-edward-h-bohlin/?tab=comments#comment-592783 ' Saddle Maker to the Stars' Ed Bohlin , by James Nottage. I have a great appreciation for all of the books I have collected over the years, they have taught me so much, patterns, ' how to ' etc. but this book blew my mind , one of my prized books. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 3, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, Handstitched said: @fredk I found a book you might like , if you can find it on Amazon: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86967-edward-h-bohlin/?tab=comments#comment-592783 ' Saddle Maker to the Stars' Ed Bohlin , by James Nottage. I have a great appreciation for all of the books I have collected over the years, they have taught me so much, patterns, ' how to ' etc. but this book blew my mind , one of my prized books. HS Thanks. I'll look it out edit; oh kaaay, I'll give that one a miss for now. Prices start at about £500 up to about £2500 Edited April 3, 2021 by fredk Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Handstitched Posted April 4, 2021 Members Report Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) @fredk What ??? Holy boot patcher Batman !!!!! Are you serious?? I only paid $10 for mine at a local market. It 's also signed by the author James Nottage on the inside. I wonder what thats worth now?? Edit: Holy Moly , you're right, I just checked, I wonder if mine is considered ' collectable'? HS Edited April 4, 2021 by Handstitched Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Northmount Posted April 4, 2021 Report Posted April 4, 2021 Try this link to ABEBooks https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0295976055&cm_sp=mbc-_-ISBN-_-all A good range of prices. Quote
Members Handstitched Posted April 5, 2021 Members Report Posted April 5, 2021 @Northmount I had a look, thats incredible . $460 US would equate to around $600- Australian . Perhaps I should tell the vendor how much the book that he sold for $10 is actually worth....now .....mmmmnah !!! I would never sell it anyway . I'm just in awe of the beauty of the saddles Ed Bohlin created. But they must be so heavy on the poor ol' horses back . I've had a few experiences like that in the past, sellers not actually knowing what items are really worth. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Northmount Posted April 5, 2021 Report Posted April 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Handstitched said: I had a look, thats incredible . $460 US would equate to around $600- Australian Looks like the link didn't give you the best results. Quote
Members verbin Posted April 12, 2021 Members Report Posted April 12, 2021 I just took Get Started in Leather Crafting: Step-by-Step Techniques and Tips for Crafting Success back to the library. I'm a beginner, and found it a little... basic. Nice pictures, though. If you have a Kindle (or the app on your phone/tablet) I would download the sample before buying. Quote
Members Handstitched Posted May 3, 2021 Members Report Posted May 3, 2021 @Northmount @fredk I saw that same vendor at my regular market at the weekend, I was soooo tempted to tell him the value of the Ed Bohlin book that he sold me, but I weakened , I didn't have the heart to tell him. Not sure if I should . I do have a bit if a grudge against him though , some years ago, he was next to us at a market, our stall got damaged during some wild weather one year, a table went over nearly injuring my Mother, and a lot of my stock ended up on the ground, but he never lifted a finger to help* . * Its good etiquette ( and good karma) to help each other at markets, especially newbies. I'm now looking at ways to best store the book, knowing its value, now. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 3, 2021 Author Contributing Member Report Posted May 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Handstitched said: I'm now looking at ways to best store the book, knowing its value, now. On a book shelf with lots of cousins and read occasionally. Thats what it was born for Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Handstitched Posted May 5, 2021 Members Report Posted May 5, 2021 Thank you. Perhaps I should have phrased that a bit better My workshop can get a bit messy and dusty, and a bit cluttered , despite my best efforts to keep it clean. HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 5, 2021 CFM Report Posted May 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Handstitched said: Thank you. Perhaps I should have phrased that a bit better My workshop can get a bit messy and dusty, and a bit cluttered , despite my best efforts to keep it clean. HS we store our collectable books in a gallon baggie with a desiccant pouch. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Handstitched Posted May 6, 2021 Members Report Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: we store our collectable books in a gallon baggie with a desiccant pouch. I had to google that name we call them ' clip seal bags' , but thats a great idea . One other idea I had in mind was an archive box/file thingy, I might combine both ideas . I know it sounds over the top, but this is my fave book and I don't want anything to happen to it. I've had some old leather books damaged in the past, so you can understand my added caution . Thanks HS Edited May 6, 2021 by Handstitched Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM chuck123wapati Posted May 7, 2021 CFM Report Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/6/2021 at 1:22 AM, Handstitched said: I had to google that name we call them ' clip seal bags' , but thats a great idea . One other idea I had in mind was an archive box/file thingy, I might combine both ideas . I know it sounds over the top, but this is my fave book and I don't want anything to happen to it. I've had some old leather books damaged in the past, so you can understand my added caution . Thanks HS lol I forget the global village we now live in, i forget to look at where folks are located. Baggie is a company that makes resealable sandwich or food storage bags. Here we have freezer bags ,sandwich bags, double seal bags, zip lock , really an endless variety to choose from and why I don't have a clue. I use the double seal freezer type they are thickest. We have some books dating in the 1800s that we have kept for years this way, some on a shelf some in plastic totes for added protection. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
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