Quality calf lace

[Quality calf lace]

Please can anyone tell me where to buy quality calf lace other than the crap Tandy sells from India.My supplier for 18 years Marcellis Oriva is out of business,and I'm down to seeds and stems. Thanks

[finding quality lace]

For years I've used calf lace from Marcellus-Oriva in Hawthorne  Ca.I now find they are out of business. Where can I find quality calf lace.Sorry to Tandy,but their lace is not in the  same league as M-O. and everywhere I've looked the quality is just not there.Please help if you can,much abliged.

[Ooze Cowhide]

Found an old 1927 Grafton and Knight leathercraft catalog,and one of their leather types is called ooze leather,its described as"a heavy velvet leather for tooling,"offered in 4 colors, for .64 per square ft. for a whole side.Any one ever hear of this.

[Old School Tools]

Hello,The vast majority of my tooling is traditional,Visalia,Porter,I have a few Sheridan style tools,but I'd like to know where to buy , especially regular bevelers,other than Tandy products,have some nice old McMillians but I don't think they make stamping tools anymore. Thanks for your help.

[Favorite Maul]

I have a maul from Bearman, a couple from Barry King, and four from Wayne Jueschke. They each have their merits. If you ever get down this way, you are sure welcome to come by and try them all. Reading your interests below your avatar, we can kick around some western history and Charlie Russell too.

Hi Bruce,thanks for the invite,my wife and I are down in your area often,in-laws in Modesto,sorry we could'nt catch up with one another,about my King push beader,maybe next time ,best to you John

[Favorite Maul]

I've used a mallet,rawhide maul and plastic maul,whats your personal choice,thanks for the input.

[How Sharp Is Sharp?]

A quick way to determine if an edge is sharp. Look at the edge under a strong light. If you see any reflection it is not sharp.

Thanks to all of you for your information ,and I must apologize ,the knife I was referring to is the swivel knife,thanks again for your support.

[How Sharp Is Sharp?]

Aside from your blade being chipped or it drags so badly it won't cut butter,what is your definition of "sharp", and how do you test or determine what is sharp,thanks

[Beader Question]

When you said 1/8" I assumed blade as the push beader comes in sizes 0,1,2,3 and 4. I just picked up a #3 push beader and the 1/8" beader blade. been playing with it and so far this is what I got. I use the blade to cut two, deep lines. I then bevel both sides and then use the push beader to crown the bead. I talked with Barry and he said most folks cut one line with a swivel blade and then follow that cut with one leg of the beader and let the other leg cut the second line or groove. From what I gather, the #3 is more difficult to use because of the size. He said the 0,1, and 2 are much easier to use. So, I'm going to keep on experimenting until I get an effect that I like. Hope this helps. Also check here to make sure you aren't confusing the push beader with edge beader. As in the knife both legs are the same on the push beader and one is shorter on the edge beader. Either way you need at least one swivel knife cut to follow.

thanks again John

http://barrykingtool...m/handtools.htm

Thanks,

Jon

[Beader Question]

Did you get a beader blade or an edge blade? The beader blade cuts with both legs and they are the same height. The border blade cuts with one blade and the other leg rides the side of the leather. Compare what you have here on Barry's page,

http://barrykingtool...wivelknives.htm

Let us know if this helps.

Thanks,

Jon

Jon what I have is a push beader,should have been clearer,not a beader blade that goes in a swivels knife.

[Beader Question]

Hello, have just bought a 1/8"wide King beader,Whether using a straight edge,or freehand,the inside or left leg doesn't leave a true impression,more of a scratch,is there a way to even or adjust the leg for an even impression. Thanks for the help

[Molded Oak-Leaf Tray]

Sierra, I think your work is just gorgeous. One of these days, I'm going to try one of these. What weight leather do you use? Cheryl

7/8 ounce, is the easiest weight for me to mold properly. Thanks John

[Molded Oak-Leaf Tray]

This my latest molded tray,its fairly good sized,20"x6"I usually mess up the pics,so I thank my daughter for the tech help.

[Lay-Out Question]

What is the best,but mainly the correct way to lay-out a dual pattern,floral and geometric.Transfer total pattern,and carve floral or stamp geometric first,vice-versa,Ive tried different ways. The transition is the important thing, I've but never had a step by step approach,. Thanks mucho.

[Bluebonnet Pattern]

Does anyone know of a bluebonnet tooling pattern? I have several books of floral patterns and design, but no bluebonnets. I don't mind purchasing the pattern, but I am having a hard time finding one. Thanks in advance.

Hello just Google bluebonnet,I find many flower patterns there.

[Swivel Knife Blades Ceramic Or Steel]

Any thoughts on the steel blade versus the ceramic? Any way to re-polish a ceramic blade. Thanks.

[Large Wet-Molded Tray]

My latest molded tray,largest to date is 20"X6"X1". Any comments are welcomed,always need to improve.

[One More Stool]

A re-hab stool with my new pattern

[Tray And Small Bowl]

The tray is Sierra Big Tree cones,9.5"X4.5", small bowl,Western Dogwood,is 5"X1"deep,thanks for having a look.

[Oak Stool Re-Done]

This oak stool was caned by my wife, over 30 years ago,age caught up with it so I re-covered in leather with Ponderosa Pine cones,was able to tack into it by cutting a very thin strip of 8/9 oz. and insert it into the channel that holds the canning in. More furniture in my gallery,Thanks for having a peek.

[New Bowl]

Here's a new bowl I'm adding to my gallery,it's a little over 11" across.