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ElNino

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About ElNino

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  • Birthday 02/14/1957

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    La Herradura, Spain

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    Just starting
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  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELNino

  2. ElNino

    Protecto board

    Ray, Great idea! Cheers, Chris
  3. I was also thinking about drawer pulls but I don't know if they will hold up to constant wear and tear, how much use would these collars get?
  4. Scouter, If you're looking for QUALITY you might want to take a look at Will Ghormleys buckles http://www.willghormley-maker.com/OWCBuckles.html
  5. David, Very nice, Johanna did a real nice job very clean and easy to navigate Chris
  6. I've got a similar question in another thread, is there a guide for what needles to use for which thread you are using? Also I have seen threads that say egg eye needles are a bad choice but I can't find info as to what would be a better choice. Chris
  7. You guys are really confusing me, I thoufght that the poly and nylon threads tend to be stretchy which would make linen a better choice what am I missing here? Or are we talking about handstitching vs machine stitching? Chris
  8. ElNino

    Mule Brenner

    WOW!! is an understatement Kathy that is a beautiful piece and only five hours? You've got my vote the detail is exquisite! Chris
  9. Art, Thank you it does seem that at least for my first few pieces I will be using linen thread. As far as dying the thread I am guessing that I should dye it before I wax it, my next question is how do you size the needles to the thread? I plan on using Barbour Linen thread. Also I have heard people saying that the egg eye needles are not the best choice but that is all that I have been able to find in Harness needles. Cheers, Chris
  10. I am looking for a good all purpose thread I am leaning towards unwaxed linen, I do expect to be making pieces that will be exposed to the elements and seeing as I live on the coast I should include saltwater. I expect to need 2 or 3 different sizes. I still haven't managed to find any local suppliers so I will still need to have my orders shipped which means it makes more sense to order a few rolls at once. BTW I just received my book order shipped USPS no duties or brokerage fees unlike UPS. Anybody in the UK have any suggestions? Chris
  11. Hi Brent, I have been struggling with this one as well. Anne thanks for the link that cleared up the sizing for me. Al's book also talks abouty using linen thread too but I am also hearing about nylon and polyetster blends. One spool thread will mpre than likely last me a lifetime so I wondering which thread is the best choice and what makes it better, I have heard that linen thread will rot so I am really condused on which way to go. My other question is will waxed thread take the dye color? Cheers, Chris
  12. ElNino

    2nd and 3rd masks

    Drac, Very cool!! Chris
  13. Tom, Very impressive, at some point I would really like to talk to you about cold casting, your work is way cool Chris
  14. Hey Clay, Happy Birthday Enjoy and may you have a fruitful and wondrous day
  15. That link doesn't seem to be working but here is another one, I believe it is the same pony Warren is describring, the spring cafe hinges are a nice touch http://www.wrtcleather.com/1-ckd/tutorials...therstitch.html Chris
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