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  1. I find it strange that there isn't a standard "Made in the USA" leather stamp out there already

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    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      Thanks WB, I found on by Studio N that I liked with "Made in America" inside the outline of the USA.

    3. WinterBear

      WinterBear

      Even better than the letterpress I saw then. They were all shield shaped.

    4. gunter
  2. One of my pieces made it into a regional motorcycle mag gallery from the Memorial Day rides...a small step in the right direction! http://kickstandup.smugmug.com/2012Events/05282012-The-Ride-to-Remember/23247987_njBVTn/1874936283_2cNwjn7#!i=1874936283&k=2cNwjn7

  3. Just got a request for a whaletail tank bib with dual 1911 Colt 45 holsters and two mag holders integrated into it...no so sure about that one.

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    2. Bard Skye

      Bard Skye

      How much tank would this have to cover just to *hold* 2 .45's?

    3. Bard Skye

      Bard Skye

      If ya make it, be sure to post it.

      This, I *gotta* see!

    4. Spinner

      Spinner

      I went with LNL's thoughts and declined the job...I can just imagine what he could want this for aside from the 'holy crap' factor.

  4. Wednesday, 8/31/2011 marks the last day I'll be doing "turned to order" burnishers. My family needs more of my attention so one of the hobbies has got to go! ;)

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    2. Phatdaddy

      Phatdaddy

      It happens, and when it all boils down you've got to look after #1.

    3. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      Seems like there is never enough time for everything we want to do - family definitely comes first... BTW - I love mine too! :)

    4. Glock21

      Glock21

      I really like my burnisher thanks chris. Glad I got one!! Family is always numero uno!

  5. woot! Mother-in-Law bought me a Viking sewing machine today thinking it would be for smaller projects. We were surprised to find out it handles 4oz doubled up like a champ. =)

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    2. Bar C Leather

      Bar C Leather

      What model Viking? I need something that handles the smaller stuff and does some fancier stitches.

    3. Spinner

      Spinner

      Bar C - it's a Husqevarna/Viking Emerald 116. Has metal insides 11 or so basic/fancy stitches. So far it has run through double 4 oz and 6 layers of pigskin with no problems with a size 90 needls and 69z thread.

    4. Bar C Leather

      Bar C Leather

      Awesome... .taking note now! Thanks ;o)

  6. Only 26 orders left to fill...it's gonna be a looooong night!

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    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      LOL Mike, I wish I could have, it was hard enough just to keep up with weekly orders let alone build inventory! Hehe WB, it's been a long time since I rapped my knuckles and that was on a much more difficult piece...now, catching the wood wrong and breaking a burnisher tip off...that's been slightly more recently. ;)

    3. WinterBear

      WinterBear

      ooo, and how much did you swear after doing that?

    4. Spinner

      Spinner

      LOL...not much, I just turned the tip differently and added it to my personal collection. ;)

  7. just got an order to tool & paint "St. Michael vanquishes Satan" by Guido Reni on a tank bib...this should be a good challenge! http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Guido_Reni_031.jpg

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    2. Pounder

      Pounder

      Should be a piece of cake for you

    3. Sylvia

      Sylvia

      I'm with Crystal, I want to see it

      when you are finished.

    4. scottishshoemaker

      scottishshoemaker

      good pic, finished pics please!!

  8. Woohoo, my bosses gave me some Bday $$ to get myself a Knipschield custom knife...can't wait to try it out!

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    2. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      Hm hm hm hm hm hm

      Hm hm hm hm hm hm

      Hm hm hm hm Dear Chris

      Hm hm hm hm to you!

    3. BondoBobCustomSaddles

      BondoBobCustomSaddles

      Don't cut yourself!!Ha Ha

    4. Knipper

      Knipper

      Let me know what you'd like

      and I'll get right on it!

      Happy Birthday!!!

      Terry

  9. now accepting Dwolla payments

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    2. Catchndreams

      Catchndreams

      Me To Dennis from Durango

    3. Catchndreams

      Catchndreams

      Me To Dennis from Durango

    4. Spinner

      Spinner

      I just started playing with it but the idea of a flat $0.25 fee for any amount is too intriguing!

  10. LeatherBurnishers.com is now the official home of Ed & Beary LaBarre's popular BearMauls leatherworking mauls! http://leatherburnishers.com/BearMauls.html

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    2. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      On the shipping info page it says The online shopping cart will be installed soon, so as long as you can pay by pay pal, that would be the best. there is also an email address if you have any questions...

    3. Spinner

      Spinner

      IP - Yeah, I've mentioned this to Ed. As LNL mentioned, shopping cart should be online later this month and Paypal will be an option so hopefully that will help some. From what I hear, Beary is buried in orders so it seems to be going OK. ;)

    4. Iron Pounder

      Iron Pounder

      Ya that will help some but for example I sen a few emails and never heard a single thing back so I gave up. If I would have had a number to call I would have. Anyway to each his own if he stays busy then I wouldn't change a thing.

  11. is going to be a dad sometime mid-June

    1. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      How Exciting! Congratulations,

      Dad!

    2. Clay

      Clay

      Very Cool! congrats!

    3. CitizenKate
  12. looking forward to trying W&Cs black tooling leather I just ordered...will be great if it retains it's color through tooling & wet forming!

    1. cem

      cem

      I'd be interested to know how you go with it as I was thinking of picking some up myself.

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      I'll let you know cem. They are cutting a hide in half and splitting it to 6 & 9 oz for me so I can experiment.

    3. cem

      cem

      Thanks Spinner

  13. Getting old sucks...just had to call SLC to have them look up what I ordered a few days ago. LOL

    1. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      You're not alone........

    2. celticleather

      celticleather

      Three problems with getting old . . . first the memory goes, then . . . can't remember the other two!

    3. Bevan

      Bevan

      oldtimers ,,,, yep I know what ya say-n

  14. 4 tank bibs down, 3 to go! my hands are so freaking chapped from working the late nights in a cold shop...lol

    1. Ferg

      Ferg

      Chris,

      You need an old dog curled up at your feet.

    2. Kcinnick

      Kcinnick

      We have had highs around 70 and lows around 60 all week long.

    3. Bard Skye

      Bard Skye

      Sounds like it's time to invest in a shop heater.

    1. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      I am sure this is gonna make a lotta peole happy! Very Nice and Professional looking website. BTW - I Love both my burnishers!

    2. chancey77

      chancey77

      I knew you would NEVER just quit! NEVER SAY DIE! GOOD FOR YOU!!

    3. mcn

      mcn

      Just put in my order.

  15. 60 degrees and rising...supposed to by 72 on Friday...brrrr! :-)

    1. CitizenKate
    2. Dwight

      Dwight

      Warmin' up here, . . . was 10, now about maybe 14

  16. designing a logo for a east coast bike shop...loads of drawing tonight!

    1. clicker

      clicker

      Sound slike a pretty cool gig!

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      It would be if the guy weren't so damn picky...lol If the owner wasn't a good acquaintance and possible leather client with good referrals I probably would've fired him by now! ;)

  17. 82 in Los Angeles today...gorgeous weather, especially for a long weekend...

    1. JRodz

      JRodz

      Rode down to Neptunes Net and the view was great. Looking forward to a long ride this weekend.

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      Today was an awesome day for a ride...unfortunately I was stuck in the shop for most of it. Hitting the highway tomorrow though, hope the weather is as nice.

  18. Last night life taught me to always be humble, have patience and to put the tools down when it's getting late...time to break out a new piece of leather & start over.

    1. simran

      simran

      I hate it when that happens!

    2. reddevil76

      reddevil76

      Agreed. Wasted 4 belt blanks while trying to do 2 belts at 3am under a desk lamp. Next morning, under natural light and properly r

      ested, not a single mistake.

  19. May have a custom job coming up for get this...a Navy aircraft carrier...not the tooling, but where the tooling would be hung. weird.

    1. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      WOW, Very cool Chris - when will you find out if you got it? Do you have an idea how big the piece will be? Good luck to you – you deserve the job!

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      Thanks LNL, we're discussing project particulars and such now. They are looking at a 36" dia. piece. Should know in a week or two but bidding has been tricky as they won't share the budget for it. LOL

  20. Anyone know what brand matter/backgrounder is being used on the LW home page oak leaf picture?

    1. King's X

      King's X

      Looks like the 888 matting tool. good luck.

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      Thanks X, I was afraid of that...looks like Tandy doesn't make it anymore but I can customize the 885 to work. ;)

  21. lathe died today...burnisher turning is temporarily suspended while I find a new motor

    1. WinterBear

      WinterBear

      eeep! Hope you find a good motor soon. I have your burnishers on my wishlist, but I can wait for 'em. ;]

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      Thanks WB, hopefully Grainger will have a good one. Might be time for More Power! ;) variable speed would be nice too, will have to look into that.

  22. woohoo! Beary custom maul is ordered with a nicely figured Amboyna Burl handle! (pays to have a nice collection of exotic wood handy)

    1. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      You're gonna love it! Besides being the proud owner of a "Bearman" maul and a Beautiful work of art, it is a Fantastic tool and you will enjoy using it - Every Time you pick it up.....

    2. tat2

      tat2

      Just got mine From Beary Cobolo and olive I think,Amazing work!

  23. 80-100 mph winds last night...I thought Chicago was supposed to be the Windy City?! No power for 2-7 days according to power co. ;(

    1. Kcinnick

      Kcinnick

      I feel your pain. I had extended power outages for Katrina and Gustav.

    2. LNLeather

      LNLeather

      That is scary weather... I Just hope "You & your family" are safe & sound... Also hope you have a wood stove & candles. take care!

  24. Power is 100% back on finally. Time to get the shop rolling again!

    1. Sylvia

      Sylvia

      Good for you! One never realizes how

      much we rely on electricity until its

      gone for a week.

    2. Kcinnick

      Kcinnick

      I know it had to feel good to hear that humm come back. Its amazing how good the sound is in Louisiana during August.

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