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  1. Sherkhan1962

    Archery Arm Guard - Pattern & Instructions (*pdf File) 1 2 3 4

    by Sherkhan1962

    Hi everybody, After having shown my arm guard in the show off section I have been requested the pattern by some of you. I did much more than a simple pattern scan, and from this link: you can download a complete *pdf document with everything needed but the cup of coffee. Enjoy! And thanks in anticipation for feedback and for the photos of the arm guards you will make. Fred EDIT: Dead Link Removed, file uploaded here:

    Northmount
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  3. russinchico

    copyright infringement? 1 2 3 4 17

    by russinchico

    I know there are laws against it, but I have seen alot of stuff out there that I know is copy righted....and /or a trademark. I'm sure I could spend days reading stuff on the internet and get totally confused, I was more interrested in what was "acccepted" with the "leather Pros".

    AlZilla
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  4. Doc Reaper

    Makers & builders ya there? 1 2

    by Doc Reaper

    I have purchased tools here over the years, Cowboy Bob was the first one I found. Then I found the Leather Tool Maker, then Rocky Aussie and his thin needle plate. There is also Patrick1 that I’m still trying to get off the pot so I can purchase from him. I have been on here for about 12 years and it took a long time to find guys that make Shhtuff! Now here is where y’all come in! I’m looking to make a list outside of supplies. I’m looking for guys like Rocky Aussie or the Leather Tool Maker that have the skill, know how, and the machines to make those thin needle plates or the burnishers that we all could use. If you know a tool maker or builder list em here, I d…

    fredk
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  5. WMages

    Acrylic Templates

    by WMages
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    Has anyone here ordered a set of Castillo Acrylic Templates out of California? The advertising videos seem to indicate they are a great product.

    WMages
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  6. WMages

    Frustrated My Mistakes 1 2

    by WMages

    I'm now coming up on two years in and have a dozen and a half holster builds done with lots of belts. I know my brain is hardwired to chase squirrels so I'm in an out of the leather shop small windows of time between domestic work and the last month or so of my full time job. This morning I went in to dye a back panel of the current build, the panel that should have zero markings for stitch lines and placement etc I know. But in a moment of my ignorance, I marked them fairly noticeably with an awl on the inner panel rather than the outer panel. They WILL show so time to remake another inner panel. The PITA is, is that it's a lined build so added work. At least I have a mo…

    frobeuszoinks
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  7. chriscraft

    1898 Industrial leather cutting shear

    by chriscraft

    I’ve been making leather book covers that involve cutting rectangles from a back strap of leather. I started thinking that there might be a better way than my current method of using a 90 degree angle ruler and exacto knife. I found this large table top straight edge paper box cutter originally intended for commercial book binding that was being used to cut leather. It’s very heavy duty and made of cast iron. It has a wooden table top and this thing is over 120 years old. This one I found came out of a Harley Davidson building. The seller said his father worked for Harley and was in the development engineering department where he would make leather items for the moto…

    mbnaegle
    Last reply by mbnaegle,
  8. DoubleKCustomLeathercraft

    Movie Cosplay or Armor... 1 2

    by DoubleKCustomLeathercraft

    Well I'm going to be taken a huge step outside my lane in leathercraft. My client that I made the Chiappa Rhino (some off you know) holster for has contacted me for a completely different project. Well, it was more like I contacted him to see if the belt was finished yet. He's still waiting... but on another note he asked me if I've ever seen Maze Runner (2014 I think. I'll add a couple pics). I have, but at the time didn't know that I had. Well to cut to the chase, he wants me to make him the chest plate and pack that the main character wears. I don't think I'll have a problem making this at all. I've been wanting an excuse to make some kind of armor, and this is as clos…

    tsunkasapa
    Last reply by tsunkasapa,
  9. eglideride

    All of a sudden... 1 2

    by eglideride

    I am an old guy. I started leather work in 1981. I was 23. I wanted a knife sheath for a Buck folder. Stopped at the West Palm Beach FL., Tandy store. Off and on leatherwork since then, but always looking for tools, books, etc. I have collected a lot "stuff" over the years. Anyway, looking for some inspiration yesterday, something for a guitar strap. I started digging through old patterns, doodle pages. Mid 80' through mid-90's. Pulled out some old books, the oldest "regular" book was 1971. I also have F.O. Bairds book, in the original box too. I ended up spending almost 2 hours going down memory lane. I have never had a "lesson", learning was always books and magazines.…

    AlZilla
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  10. JamesR

    Using ai for critiquing our work. 1 2 3

    by JamesR

    I have been using ai programs for getting an analysis of my completed projects. I take photos inside and out of my projects then list the specifications. Like saddle stitched, spi used, thread type and size, leather type and weight. Got some interesting results. You might want to try it yourself.

    Bert03241
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  11. WMages

    Usefulness of Landis 5 in 1 1 2

    by WMages

    I'm still new to leatherworking. I have made about a dozen holsters, a few knife scabbards, and quite a few belts. I currently have a flatbed sewing machine, a Seiko CW8 Cylinder Arm Machine, and Weaver Cub, and hoping to acquire a Class 4 machine when practical. My question is regarding the Landis 5 in 1. Are these machines particularly useful in the realm of holster and scabbard building? A friend of mine is a retired boot repair shop owner and once told me how much he used the presser wheel which was good when gluing layered edges and I can see that in the boot resoling application but would that part of the 5 in 1 have any benefit with holsters and scabbards? I can…

    WMages
    Last reply by WMages,
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