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  1. Spinner

    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

  2. Spinner

    New shop space is huge and coming together...now to finish unpacking, assembling and sorting all while working on client projects...woohoo!

  3. Spinner

    now accepting Dwolla payments

    1. Catchndreams

      Catchndreams

      Me To Dennis from Durango

    2. Catchndreams

      Catchndreams

      Me To Dennis from Durango

    3. Spinner

      Spinner

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

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  4. Spinner

    Now that I have the nuances figured out...Flickr > Photobucket

  5. Spinner

    One man, 7 tank bibs, 3 gas tanks, 10 days to finish...almost feels like Reality TV!

    1. reddevil76

      reddevil76

      sounds like what my boss calls a happy problem!

    2. Techsew Ron

      Techsew Ron

      good luck !!

  6. Spinner

    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

    1. FHL FERG

      FHL FERG

      Rad

    2. Spinner

      Spinner

      Thanks folks!

    3. benlilly1

      benlilly1

      Fantastic! I went to the site. Impressive!

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  7. Spinner

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

    1. 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. ;)

    2. WinterBear

      WinterBear

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

    3. Spinner

      Spinner

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

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  8. Spinner

    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.

  9. Spinner

    RAWR! New computer is set-up and it rocks!

  10. Spinner

    recieved the black dyed tooling leather from W&C, penetration is approximately 30% front and back, very deep black color. Tools & cuts just as well as the natural. Very happy.

    1. cem

      cem

      Thanks for that Spinner, good to know.

  11. Spinner

    Serenity now?

  12. Spinner

    That's why I have dual boot on my Mac...stable hardware with both OS worlds =)

  13. Spinner

    That's why I have multiple browsers =) Google (Chrome) is showing LW as being 'clean'

  14. Spinner

    The internet is the worlds biggest filing cabinet and trash can combined into one.

    1. WinterBear

      WinterBear

      trash can/muck heap

  15. Spinner

    to the biker leather folks out there...side cover tutorial is underway, should have it done next week sometime.

  16. Spinner

    Today had my work recognized by someone on an item I did for a client across the country from me - before they even saw the maker's mark...now that's a good feeling.

    1. whinewine

      whinewine

      That IS a super good feeling!

  17. Spinner

    turning more burnishers tonight...also proved the old addage, if a process ain't broke don't try and fix it...spent 2 hours fixing my 'imrpovements' to the system!

  18. Spinner

    was handed a case for a pair of WWII binocs today and asked to remake it with some modernizing of the hardware...should be interesting! The cool thing is, the original case is still in somewhat decent shape considering it's age.

    1. BIGGUNDOCTOR

      BIGGUNDOCTOR

      I have an M24 case from WWII. It just needs some rivets redone, otherwise in pretty good shape.

  19. Spinner

    Water sucks! It really, really sucks! Gatorade is bettah!

  20. Spinner

    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! ;)

    1. Phatdaddy

      Phatdaddy

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

    2. LNLeather

      LNLeather

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

    3. Glock21

      Glock21

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

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  21. Spinner

    wet formed 1 tank bib tonight and completely tooled another...my freaking wrist feels like it's broken now. Fortunately both project are looking sweet.

  22. Spinner

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

    1. 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!

    2. BondoBobCustomSaddles

      BondoBobCustomSaddles

      Don't cut yourself!!Ha Ha

    3. Knipper

      Knipper

      Let me know what you'd like

      and I'll get right on it!

      Happy Birthday!!!

      Terry

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  23. Spinner

    woohoo! I was worried I'd actually have to work at the day job tomorrow...glad the forum is back runnin'!

  24. Spinner

    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!

  25. Spinner

    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. =)

    1. Bar C Leather

      Bar C Leather

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

    2. 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.

    3. Bar C Leather

      Bar C Leather

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

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