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Ok, I have been playing around with it some more. I can see there is no way it will lay flat like I had hoped. I think I will try trimming out the fold and sewing it back together from the inside. I've seen it done to repair bullet holes in buckskin. If it doesn't work I will have the other side of the wavy area to work with. Thanks for the reply's, Ken
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It's not very thick. Just a little heaver than the pig skin used for interiors about 1/16". I'm no good on the ounce thing. It is also very smooth on the back, not like I have read while doing research. I've been using Barge Contact Cement. I have never seen it turn loose. It would have at least 3 layers of pig skin glued and sewed. Full Liner glues everywhere, then zipper pouch on one side, C Cards on the other glued around the edges = 3 layers glued. I'm just concerned it will be wavy on those corners. It will lay flat if I hold it all down. I know it will work if I use the flatter section behind the legs and it would look cool, but I like all the different patterns in the section forward of the legs.
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I am going to make myself a new wallet and want to use this gator hide I just bought. I'd like to use the head area but it will go into the shoulder/leg area of the hide. I may need to use a flatter area, like behind the shoulder. It would make more waste in the long run. Do you think I can glue it flat. I have used rubber cement on a pound-o-board to line things up in the past but I don't know if it will last once it is permanently glued to the backing. What do you guys think. Any and all thoughts welcome. Thanks, Ken
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Working With Alligator/crocodile/caiman?
Ken Cook replied to paradoxbox's topic in How Do I Do That?
I'm glad amacman replied to such an old thread. I bought some alligator last week and I'm about to do something with it, probably a roper wallet. This is why we search. -
Welcome from Louisiana.
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Belt Pouch
Ken Cook replied to fgabesz's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Beautiful work. That is a cool technique. Do you go back and glue the inside? Or does it not need anything else to be permanent? -
I like the Pig Skin under the rivet head idea.
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Seam Turned In Or Out For Best Weatherproofing?
Ken Cook replied to Gonnate's topic in How Do I Do That?
I think he means a strip on the outside covering the edge, like a wrap. Use glue. They use Barge to glue shoe soles on. I have used the stuff to glue my wife's sandals back together, still holding. -
Neatsfoot Oil is "oil". Using it will only put more oil into the leather. I just watched a youtube video on finishing a holster with neatsfoot oil. The guy coated the outside with the oil then sealed it with Super Sheen. I would call Springfield Leather. They will know what you need and likely have it on the shelf. Ken
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Very nice. I like the buckle adjustment.
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Bag " Reliefs Of Steppes"
Ken Cook replied to Tatyana's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Kydex. It comes in different thicknesses. I would sandwich and glue it on both sides.
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If you wanted to you could probably have them powder coated. However I think almost anything will have problems with scratches when you set them.