TimKleffner

Gary That's a good idea. I'll use it here shortly on a picture frame. Merry Christmas Happy tooling Tim

Bruce Merry Christmas and thanks for all your help through this past year! Happy tooling Tim

Tiger Pal You may want to try contacting Bob Douglas Tool. He deals in older tools. phone # 307-737-2222. Bob's a great guy ... give him a call Happy tooling Tim

Howdy I have to agree with dirtclod. That's a wonderful belt. some lady will be REAL proud. Merry Christmas Tim

Hi Danilo Very nice work. Thank you for posting the pic. Storm should be elected as an Ambassador. Merry Christmas Tim

MegaBit I like that rawhide stuff. Good for you, you have more patience than I do. Thanks for posting the pics Merry Christmas Tim

Fritz Going back to the ostrich scabbard, what style of lacing did you do? I like your lacing and all your pieces have a nice flow Merry Christmas Tim

Gary Nice job. Thanks for posting the pics. I've got several beaver tails and been trying to figure out what to do with them. Montezuma, I bought my beaver tails from Sheridan Leather, Sheridan WY Merry Christmas Tim

Butch Nice job. Good clean stitch line. Merry Christmas Tim

Mark As always , you've done a nice job. Very clean lines and your customer will like 'em! Merry Christmas Tim

Hi All I have those DVDs. I like them, they are well produced and Robert Black puts a good spin on the information. I believe that his DVDs are well worth the money. Merry Christmas Peace on Earth Tim

Hi Bonnie Nice job. Sure looks like it may go to a farmer! Merry Christmas Tim

That is some real nice work. Your hand stitching is real nice and the flow of the pattern is just wonderful. You really have the tooling down. Thanks for posting the pics. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. Happy tooling Tim

ABC I contacted my local office of the State Comptrollers office. In TX they are the agency concerned with collection of sales tax. They were very helpful and willing to help. Happy tooling Tim

Howdy Philip When I built my cutting table, I went to the local glass / plexiglass dealer and bought a sheet of white poly board. The white poly board is the stuff that is used for cutting boards. I don't have a lot of room, I built my table 42inches x 6 foot. I talked with the sales person, and they are set up to cut what ever dimensions that I needed. I don't know where you are, but you may check the phone book for exact location of the dealer. Happy tooling Tim

Chouinar dragon, I understand that Verlane passed away a couple years ago. You may be dealing with her estate. Good luck Happy tooling Tim

Wayne I'm with Bob , that is a nice job. thanks for posting the pic Happy tooling Tim

Camille Depends on what your wanting to spend. You might get with Tandy/Leather Factory or HideCrafter Leather and spend 30-50 bucks for a whole set. [the tools are cast and plated] . You can also contact a tool maker such as Barry King. Barry makes hand made / hand cut tools. This type of tool starts anywhere from $25 a tool. When you can, spend the big money and purchase a quality swivel knife. I recommend Henley swivel knives. Also ... I recommend that if your starting out, find you a mentor to teach some of the basics, and the finesse of the basics. Happy tooling Tim

Bonnie Nice work. Thanks for posting the pics Happy Zippers ! Tim

Bob JUST AMAZING! Your work is absolutely inspiring ! I see work like yours, it gives me sleepless nights; when I close my eyes, I can see your work buzzing through my head. Thanks for posting the pics. Happy tooling Tim

TC Welcome to the site. Hawgman 's on the mark, there's bunches of really good leather folks up that part of the country to learn from. Have you stopped by HideCrafter Leather yet? Saturday mornings they have open tooling. The LoneStar Leather Guild pres David Smith is there to help. Happy tooling Tim