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Someday when you rich and famous that Firewood Mallet will be worth a fortune. GOOD JOB !

One of my students had been carrying a pick case around for ever. It broke one day, he knew I was a leatherworker, and he ask me to fix it. It was a little cheap looking, so I said I would make him a new one if I could take the old one for a pattern. He agreed and was very supprised at his new pick holder. It still needs a little more work and a key ring.

One of my students at school had a pick case someone had given him. He had carried this caase for awhile abd it broke. I offered to make him a "real one" out of leather for the pattern. I'm not quite finished with it but, here are a couple of pics. Pic upload is broken. I'll try again latter

Welcome, this is the place to get all your questions answered and to get all the help you need and then some . Get cracken(no pun intended) lets see some of your work. I'd like to make a small whip for myself someday.

Welcome, from the Gulf Coast, Houston The Texas gang is growing

I agree w/Storm. Keep up the good work. Now you just need some checks in there

Yep, been there, done that. If I could put it my $ .02 (two cents), I use the local free papper. If I can put a visual picture together for you. I split in half a wooden closet pole (2" dia.) and screwed it back together after inserting one end of the newsprint. I use about 15 sheets at one time, this prevents bleeding through. After I'm done I roll it up for next. After using it for awile a can eather tear off the top sheets or replace them. I hope this is helpful. Michael

Thanks.................. I will!

A agree the DA from HK is AOK. The best investment for the $, wish I done it sooner. Michael

? is........................... can he find anything? It does look good, GREAT JOB

I got one of then in the barn, it's an alligator muzzle

Tanks

Hello from the Gulf Coast Region. This is the right place to be! Michael

Ditto on the oak leaves, nice and clean. Thanks for sharing Michael

Love the BONE FONT, where'd it come from? Like to get!

I'm up against stiff competition, but I do my best. Thanks everyone for the kind words. Michael

Lately I have been following differant topics on the forum to find differant projects. At last .................. I thought I'd try making a pair of bracers. Tom was having fun with his project , just creating. Tom you have inspired me to step out the box. I started by buying a pattern pack from Tandy. I have a scrape side and I proceeded to cut out my pattern. Once cut I had a blank slate and on idea what to tool. So I just started to draw, and decided to create a Texas/Lone Star pattern for the Bracers. Below a start (just a Long Horn so far). Thanks Tom for the inspiration. Michael

Tom You have inspired me to make a pair of bracers for myself. I went to the local Tandy Store and bought a pattern (pattern attached) wish me luck! Michael

Someone once told me, they were wrist cuffs with an attitude. I'll never forget that reply.

Good looking job, nice and clean. Can't wait to see more.

Hello there Gary Glad to have you on the site. I found this site just a short time back and have enjoyed it very much and you will to! Everyone here is very friendly and knowledgable as well. I am located in Houston (North side) and I'm looking forward to seeing your work here. I am starting a guild and would like your input. Drop me a line.

Like those chaps. Can you tell me what kind of leather (chap)? and what kind of finish?