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I grew up on my grandparent's horse farm in San Angelo, Texas surrounded by all kinds of leather goods. Saddles, belts, chaps, and so many others.

 

My grandfather prided himself on self-sufficiency, hard work and doin' it right the first time and it rubbed off. Times were tough on the farm and if you wanted something fixed, you did it yourself.

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With time, I turned the necessity for repair into the art of creation. With the birth of my daughter in 2016, my hobby became a great way to earn money while being a stay at home Dad.  My wife is a travel nurse and while on the road, I have sold leather work from coast to coast.

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In January 2024, we returned to our favorite state, Colorado.  We're slowly getting settled in Cortez and I'm looking forward to starting a new chapter! 

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BJ Dukes 

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