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Here is a couple from YouTube that maybe of use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9c5WgNV5ZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZVlXsR-ucA Hope this helps JCUK

I suppose hand-carved may have some value there too, but my skills aren't ready for market in that arena yet (in my opinion) Wallets have sold from at least 2 of the three shops I'm stocking, and in the case of the airline shop, I'm quite surprised. Didn't really think it would fly alongside some of their other branded items. At the airline shop, they are currently just sitting on shelves for display. (pic showing 2 black wallets) I'm starting to think I may be able to do something better to show them in-store. Going to think awhile on it though, since my lumber stock is currently under a couple feet of snow. The biggest gallery has them in a glass display case, very near the checkout. I am a bit flattered, because it does look like a very good spot in their store. The last (smallest gallery) has them in a small shelf cubby, along with some other leather goods. Not optimal, but we'll see how they do with sales. On the one hand, there is other leather there, but on the other, I think mine looks like better quality. I also have been closing in on another leather worker in town. He sells at some of the galleries too, and has very good designs and skills, though he machine sews. His inclusion of sealhide will surely catch more eyes, but bigger pieces are a bit tougher to sell, and tougher for a tourist to fit in their bag to go home...I'm now given to understand that he wears military fatigues, and looks a bit younger than me. I may decide to send him a message to go snoop around his shop, or lure him to mine with some whiskey or such. Be good to know someone around me who pursues this. Most 'artisans' selling here have shifted focus to production. While this leathercrafting lad may do the same, he still seems to be small and experimenting. Lastly, the young man from the airline suggested again, that more story would sell them better. I should write something, since he is probably correct about that. Not sure why I hate the idea so much, but I guess it's because I wanted the work to be the only thing being judged...

Thanks this is all very helpful and helps me put it into perspective. Sounds like a 341 clone might be the better option. The thickest material I might sew (but not regularly) would be 2 layers of 12oz veg tan, but the majority of my projects are bags, wallets, and belts. Wallets I'll probably continue to hand sew but I need something to help me cut down on the production time of bags and belts. From my research, it seems like a 341 type is what is recommended for the type of work I do.

You're lucky i wish we could be a little milder in the winters !! We have decent water, but I still have a three-stage filterthat takes out all the added chemicals plus one of those black light filter things.

Some people do an inattentive job. I don't want to accuse your fine tradesemen, but if I were stuck doing it... I would examine the ducts, and plan my attack. Generally, attaching a truck-vacuum to pull from where the main fan was (I move it aside) Then, I take a specialty tool, and go attack the ducts from the opposite ends. Starting at the furthest end, the air-skipper goes in, and skips around knocking dust loose until satisfactory. This is repeated at every vent, from furthest to closest. Then, a small hole is punched into the bigger ducts, to allow more access for the skipper. There are a few versions of the skipper, but the important thing is, if they didn't go to the far ends of the ducts with such a tool, then they didn't get as much dust out as they could have. In the end though, it may not have outpaced your sensitivities anyway. Stay warm!

Very cool, I've seen some folks using them, it's a dandy idea, especially for logos and such.

I'm glad you're warm and safe. They can clean those condensers, so if it's still a sealed and working system, there would be no need to replace it. What sucks and i dont know about Canada, but here, a heating tech can red tag your heating system and pretty much make you replace it. I'm lucky that I have the knowledge to keep mine up and running lol its old but in good shape still, I keep some spare parts. There has been very little snow this winter to catch the dust, so the winds here are just killing us. My sinuses and head haven't felt good for months. Usually, the snow drifts at this time of year are hard to tell from piles of dirt they get so covered with dust, now its just blowing around. My house is so drafty i can tell the wind direction from which end of the house is warmest lol.

can you give us a hint as to what country you live in at least? what is the logo?

Thank you, Gezzer, for responding. Do you glue the leather, then? I love the look!

Machine sold. That was fast!

thanks for the ideas, I'm going to test out the folded edges. Thanks. Here is another photo of the edge treatment on the canvas it is a separate strip sewn on and folded over. I wonder how hard this would be to duplicate. I would have to skive all of the pieces, fold and glue both edges, before even attaching them. I realize the purpose for canvas and that it's not really even needed with leather, so how much extra work for just aesthetics?

Very nice Work!

Thank you ! Thanks again .

Thank you , no I covered the edge and then the face all dry work . No , back is uncovered .

I use 2 copper rivets through all layers when I attach the D to the cinch, flat side of the rivet to the horse.. Dont ask how I know that a loose hobble on the flank can get you bucked off….

Maybe add piping to the seams. Wouldn't that help to make them more square, so that the top would lie flat?

Gorgeous!

Stunning! You just answered my question on one of your other cross posts.

That is very pretty! Did you wet mold around a wooden cross? Is it covered on the back?

Very impressive!

Does anyone know who made this pouch? The leatherworker has a distinct logo. I appreciate your help!

What a lovely gift, Darren! And glad to know we have another LOTR fan here! From the sound of it, Chuck, the pressure switch not working was causing condensation to back up in the drain, and that could be why the circuit board got damaged. Anyway, even if the second stage burner isn't kicking in, I'm still nice and toasty again. Another problem was although the furnace is only 3 years old, the AC system is ancient. The condenser coils were mucked up with dust, dirt and pet hair, and he said this was also causing back-pressure on the system. He took a brush to them, and that's when I started noticing the mouldy smell. Sooo, this is where things might get really expensive. The condenser coils may need replacing. And on an AC this old, that might not be possible. The AC is running on freon, which is no longer legal, and there will be a hefty environmental fee for disposing of it, in addition to the cost of a new system. I'm probably looking at $5,000 if that happens. But hey, AC season is quite a few months down the road still. Going to cross that bridge when we come to it! I miss the hot water radiator system our house had when I was a kid. I'm allergic to house dust, and every year when I have to turn the heat on, my allergies go nuts. I had the ducts cleaned when the new furnace was put in, but it didn't help at all. With the old rads, you didn't have that problem, plus they were a great place for drying wet socks and mitts! Older, simpler times... When I was really young, Dad had our furnace converted from coal to oil. I still remember the wooden partitions on the basement floor that held the coal after they shovelled it through a window in the furnace room. I also remember looking into the furnace and seeing the red fire of the burning coal.

I wasn't able to before but may have figured out a way to do it now. I was thinking it would be a good idea because she doesn't take the time to clean, so even glued, that screw might come loose.

Nice work. They look great.