scottishshoemaker Report post Posted January 11, 2009 The forum is great. Hi, I'm working in Perth, Scotland an found the forum thru another forum, Work with the NHS as an Orthopeadic Shoemaker/Orthotic Technician. I am also a memeber of a Jacobite Historical Group and have made odds and sods for myself and friends. This is where you guys an ladies come in. I'm looking to get into tooling leather and do not have the foggiest where to start. I have worked with leather for the last 19 years, but tooling is a whole new ball game.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gary Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Can't help you on the tooling, tried it myself but just don't have the time to get any good. However, you'll find people will fall over themselves trying to help you here. You can't find a better place for anything, leather-related or not. May see you some time - I'm over in Mallaig. You're probably colder than me, but a lot drier. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Welcome..lots of great people here willing to share and help...start pounding the leather..its the only way to improvement...beware...its addicting!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted January 11, 2009 I'm looking to get into tooling leather and do not have the foggiest where to start. I have worked with leather for the last 19 years, but tooling is a whole new ball game.. Welcome to the forum. I'm just south of Oswestry in Shropshire - I'd guess you'll have heard of the orthopaedic hospital there. If you ever get below the border then I'll gladly give you whatever guidance I can with the tooling - otherwise drop me a PM and we'll arrange a telephone chat. As Roo said, there are lots of people willing to share their knowledge here so I'm sure you'll get offers closer to home. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wyvern Report post Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) to this forum also Scottishshoemaker. I'm glad you made the journey. There are lots of folks here that will jump in and help! Like I said before, just read and pound some leather. When you have questions post here, someone will know the answer or tell you where to find it! Edited January 12, 2009 by Wyvern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillB Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Scottishshoemaker, Welcome to the forum. Here is what worked for me when I got into leather carving or leather tooling depending on which term you want to use: 1. Got a beginners kit from Tandy with the basic tools (Swivel Knife, bevel, shader, etc.) some easy projects and some directions. 2. Practice 3. Bought some scrap leather from Tandy to practice on. 4. More Practice 5. Bought some books by F.O.Baird and Al Stolhman 6. More practice 7. Bought some simple project kits (purses, quivers, etc.) to make things for my family and friends That was 1970s and I am still learning. When I started, there was no web or network of associates, there was only Tandy and Western tooling. My experience was all on the east coast of USA. This forum has shown me that there are lots of different ways to use leather and some very artistic folks. Look around, there are several sub forums that have pinned topics that will walk you though making that object. Most important, Have Fun. BillB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) Welcome from me that's a pretty cool job haven't seen many here with a background like that. Joshua Edited January 13, 2009 by jbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted January 13, 2009 Hello and welcome to the board!! I LOVE SCOTLAND AND BEST OF ALL::::YOUR WHISKY!!!! Isle of Islay is the preffered district! I'm a peat freak!!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottishshoemaker Report post Posted January 15, 2009 Hi thanks for all the welcomes, I know the hospital well in Shropshire. Also spent some time in helsenborg at the orthopeadic labotary, cracking place but very expensive, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
