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@Handstitched Thanks for that, yes, in the meantime, that is what I have resorted to doing. Using a regular beveler and turning it around.

@DieselTechI was using a light maul and using just enough force to make a reasonable impression. I was getting the edge impressions no matter how I used it, light or harder. @JDFredI was thinking about that, but I'm glad you did something to improve it. I will certainly try it, although I'm surprised I have not heard anyone else complaining about it. The tool, as it comes, has sharp corners. I will also see what other tool makers are producing as an equivalent. Thanks for your replies.

I have been trying to use the Craftool B997 double bevelling tool as shown in the book Pictorial Carving Finesse, page 8, 12 and 13, but no matter how I use it I get the edge or corner impressions from the tool. This makes the stamping look very choppy. I tried to "walk" the tool and tilt it, have it upright, but no matter what I do I can't seem to get a smooth effect as shown in the book. Is this tool flawed or am I? I'd appreciate any advice on how to use it. Thank you. Paul

Welcome, Josh. I'm in Germany too, near the Black Forest area, but originally from England. Where is the best place to search for craft fares dates and places? Is there a website to go to? Paul

That seat looks super comfortable. Nice work!

Hi John, That looks like quality buckle you made. Im interest in casting too. I bought a small propane furnace and just lined it. All set to try melting some of the scrap Aluminum I have to get some practice sand casting. Regards Paul (in Germany)

Welcome from Southern Germany. Good luck with your leather pursuits. Paul

When I rub the green stick onto the leather I find that it builds up too much thickness so that the stroping surface is not smooth but bumpy. Is that a sign of overdoing it? If I use less it seems that the green does not transfer well to the leather.

Hi All, When I was doing leatherwork 8 or 9 years ago I was ordering my thonging lace from AmazingOz because it was top quality and they provided a great service to me when I lived in the UK. Their website is no longer up. Does anyone know if they closed down, or just changed name? I'd be interested to know if there are other good alternatives of quality Kangaroo lace that I could buy from Germany. Thanks. Paul

Looks like you hit the jackpot with that hoard. It's a goldmine of useful information. Thats the problem having lots of hobbies each with a lot of tools or "stuff" associated with each. I hope we'll all be around long enough to enjoy them for a while longer.

Very nice sheath. I like the tooling and that welt. What a nice gift.

Hi, Thank you, and thanks for reminding me about the archive. I plan to host my own modern website in the future. It was costing too much to host what was a hobby site.

Hello Again, I was a member here many years ago and now returning to Leatherwork after about 8 or so years absence. I'm Paul, originally from the UK, lived in Manchester and Herefordshire, I now live in southern Germany on the edge of the Black Forrest region. I'm finally setting up a permanent dedicated space for the leatherwork and airbrushing. I had a website lordofleather.com which is currently down. I learnt a lot from the good folk on this forum and look forward to improving on what I previously learnt. Paul

Very nice tooling and dye job.

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