TigerPal

Thanks for the freebie pattern. Been looking for something like that for quite a while ....

how about "Quality British Leather" instead of "Quality British Goods" ?? the latter would make me think of things other than your main focus on leather ..... JMHO

I've been asked to help outfit a couple of Civil War reenactors, so I'm looking for authentic-appearing patterns for various leather goods, both Union and Confederate - especially for cartridge box, cap pouch, rifle sling, pistol holster. Anyone know of a good source for such patterns??

I would very much appreciate an e-mailed copy of those patterns. Email address is: sawadi2u at aol.com Thanks in advance.

Anyone know where I could find a set of 3/8 inch alphabet stamps and number??? I make a number of small customizable items, and the 1/2 inch is sometimes too large, considering th number of desire letters. any help would be appreciated.

Have you considered using some Velcro in place of buckles?? I use that, plus some cotton webbing to make removable, washable sweatbands for my custom visors. Works pretty good for me, but I guess thats not exaftlywhat you're looking for. With a litle experimentation, you should be able to set up a couple of keepers, to help "hide" the raw look of the Velcro, and keep any loose ends from flopping about.

I'm considering makin several small cases (i-phone, camera, etc), and have been wondering about the practicality of making them "hard" by boiling the leather - probably after wet-forming. How would this be best accomplished ? wet-form the case using a wooden form, stitching it together, then dunking in boiling water for an appropriate length of time? Looking for any hints or sugestions .... Thanks in advance

I have also seen several mail-order catalogs offering stainless steel mesh wallets for this purpose. No idea how effective it would be, how difficult it would be to make to work,or even if such a thing would be available in small quantities. just tossing out another comment to research.....

I have been asked to make several passport wallets that hang around the neck, plus a few waist pouches. So, where can I find bi-directional zippers that work in either direction, such as are used in luggage? Also, I'm looking for fairly narrow nylon or poly "belting" for neck-straps, plus the nylon or plastic side-opening buckles and length adjustment rings. for the wallets. Any ideas out there? Thanks in Advance

Another possible solution, but probably not as good as those menioned above - there is a plastic solution commonly sold at builder's supply places (unfortunately, I can't remember the name) which is used to dip things like plier handles in to insulate them from electrical shock. the tool(s) could be dipped several times to build up to the desired thickness. It does dry fairly soft and very flexible. You might see it already installed on small tools at Home Depot, Lowes and the like. Most that I've seen is orange, but also see blue occasionally.

you might take a look in the Crafts area of eBay. I see an outfit called "goodsJapan" there quite often, selling tools, dyes, etc

Tandy has "rivet-on conchos" with Indian (item # 7093-01) and Buffalo (item # 7093-02) on them, 7/8 inch across (2.2 cm). I haven't tried it, but I believe you might be able to use those to replace the caps in the snap sets.

If still available, I would love to have a copy of these patterns also. Please send to sawadi2u@aol.com . If you're interested, I can in return send you a pattern tht I made up for an all-leather "baseball" cap. many thanks

I have a pattern for a "baseball" type cap that is adjustable for size. If you would be interested, please email me: sawadi2u at aol.com

I have been offered a Singer 29-4 patcher for $1,200. It is allegedly "in great shape, capable of being operated wsith either hand crank or treadle, or with the addition of a servo motor". Assuming the description is accurate, would that be fair price? and how old is the machine likely to be (i.e. when was the model discontinued)? are parts hard to find? thanks in advance for any advice.

Fantastic!!!! quite a treat for these tired old eyes, but I do shudder to think of how many hours tht projecct must have consumed - keep up the good, no - GREAT - work.

If you can find an over-sized snap setter, or something with a large rounded tip (or even a steel ball-bearing), place the end into the male part and tap very lightly. This widens the male part, and makes it a tighter fit into the female part. Be sure to check & test often, until it gets as tight as you want it - its pretty easy to go too far.

Solid core doors usually have the core made of strips of wood, somewhat like 2 x 4's glued together, so yes, they can be cut down. You might try looking at your local lumberyard or builder's supply or salvage place - they sometimes have damaged doors which are steeply discounted, but would still be good for your purpose (especially if the damage is only on one side).

Ohio Travel Bag has a retail site which DOES NOT require a business license, and they do sell in smaller quantities. the web address is: www.hardwareelf.com

Fresh hot home-made buttermilk biscuits with butter & sorghum syrup are GREAT at any time of day :-)

What UKRay is calling biscuits, we Yanks & Rebs tend to call "cookies". On the other hand, what we call biscuits just might be what they call "scones"... correct me if I'm wrong. In either case, American-style biscuits are delicious with gravy poured over them, or as a breakfast sandwich with sausage, ham, eggs or any number of other delicacies inserted.

You might also try a furniture store, especially one that sells recliners.

Sounds like you might be looking for split rings, often used as key rings, and they come in a wide variety of sizes.

I got a large amount of acetate film free from a printing plant. They use it as spacer/protector between photographic plates in storage, and usually just discard it when done. A bonus (to me at least) is that its lightly frosted on both sides, so I can trace or draw directly on it.