A proposal to our leatherworkers

[The Wizard of BC]

Would any of the leatherworkers on the forum be interested in a project.

I have a project that I believe could generate enough business that one of our hobbiest, or someone currently working out of their home, could potentially open their own shop.

I won't go into too much detail here but this is a kilt related item with a proven sales record.

This would be a long term, re-occurring project . The volume is not high. I'm not looking for mass production of hundreds per month. But it would be high enough to give a kick-start to someone wanting to open their own shop yet needing a contract to get going.

I would provide the design and all the dies, jigs and fixtures. I would submit orders on a monthly basis.

You would source your own leather, tools, and consumables.

There would be a signed contract about design rights. This contract would also set out pricing and minimum volumes. It is just this sort of contract that a hobbyist would need to take to the bank to get a start-up business loan.

If anyone would be interested please contact me via Freedom Kilts - steve@freedomkilts.com

[MacKenzie]

As I'm getting ready to semi-retire... oh if only you'd said "woodworker".

[The Wizard of BC]

Sorry MacKenzie,

I really do need a leatherworker who is set up for a semi-production job. I have the cutting dies and need two or three sporrans per month.

[frank_a]

If only I was retired! I haven't got into sporrans yet, but make leather belts from 8-9 oz veg tan leather for myself, the wee lass, other members of the family, and even for a few clients. I do have plans to start making sporrans, but need a few more tools.

This is my most recent belt, just finished this morning...