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yes! thank you all for your input.

Yes there is, as a matter of fact!

Thanks for the reply! My shop is in Cleveland, Texas (well.... maybe not Central , but close Lol). I have tried countertop but, it is not thick enough for me. I'm a little heavy handed.

In search of granite slabs for a tooling surface. I am looking for a supplier to supply multiple sizes in length and with, 1 1/2' to 2" to sell in my shop to my inventory. I live in Central Texas. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks! I like this weave better.

I have read somewhere, the original truckers wallet was designed with a lanyard, The lanyard was designed so the truck drive would not leave his wallet on the seat after laying aside to drive long distances.

Thanks to everyone for your comments, your Ideas. This will go on my project board. My thoughts on wood; Walnut or Mahogany. They both carve and finish well. I well keep you posted when I start this project.

I was at a resale shop the other day and saw a chair for sale with weaved seat and back. As a leatherworker and craftsman I instantly got the idea of building my own version of this chair and using leather for the weaved areas. What do you think? Any ideas? Thanks for reading my post!

Frodo, I have done the same thing! A wallet chain goes along way My wallet is a little smaller because I stuff it in my front pocket. I really like the inside pockets of the wallet. I'll keep that idea when I build the next one. Nice work!

JL, Great to hear from you! Everything is packed for the move and waiting for my building to be delivered. Covid and the freeze....... go figure . Keep me posted on your projects and I'll do the same. Michael barbedwireleatherstudios@gmail.com

Howdy Rob! Congratulations on starting leathercrafting. It has been a lifelong hobby of mine and it has been very rewarding for me, not only mentally but monetarily as well. I started back in 1965 when my father bought my Tandy's starter set. We moved to what was then country (Spring, Texas). I enjoy leather crafting very much, I was always good with my hands and very creative, and to this day it is very satisfying to me. I have since moved my craft from hobby to a part time business and now moving to a shop to develop a full time business. If you are serious about this craft I might be able to help you, online or in person (one on one). I have taught class for tandy, off and on, over the years. If this is of interest to you, reach out to me. I always enjoy introducing new people to this fun and profitable craft. Thanks for reading my post. Aso if anyone else in the area is interest I'd like to hear from you too. Michael, barbedwireleatherstudios@gmail.com Below are pics of my latest commision. Thanks for looking

Actually I think I Like it. It's quick drying (apply on both contact surfaces) and is a bit like contact cement. It appears to dry more pliable than contact cement. It come in a tube with a fine nose on it. I bought a small tube of it at Hobby Lobby. As of now it is serving me well.

I have just found a recipe that a had lost some time ago. It is a recipe that I have used forever and became desperate when running low on it. It is an alternative to procarve. I am sharing this recipe with you if you do not have it already. 1 tbs. Listerine (the brown stuff) 1-2 tbs. Johnson's baby shampoo 1/2 c. clean water (I use bottled water) 1/2 c. Lexol cond. (in the brown jug)

Thanks Bikermutt07! I am trying E-600 at present; a recommendation from my daughter. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the reply

Thanks everyone for your responses This is giving me food for thought.

I am looking for a leather bonding glue. I would prefer that it has a fine tip. Does anyone have any ideas?

You are so rite on.............. my customary fee for custom commissions is $ 25 dollars an hour. That is product design working with the customer to the finish product.

I downloaded a picture of my makers stamp Comments welcome!

I use this one. I bought it from Tandy. I like it! Glass slicker.htm

I need a bunch too! I'm sure he could use the extra coin. As for myself, I need the advertisment

If you have something that changed the voltage; if your voltage is changed, so is your amps. If your voltage is lowered, your amps go up. If If your voltage goes up, your amps go down. "Don't squat with your spurs on" Michael

Howdy everyone! Just throwing my thanks into the ring for Studio-N. He has just made a Makers Stamp for me it is awsome and to boot, a pleasure to work with; not found around here much. Reading a few articles, it's better than a business card. "They WILL find you" folks like to brag about they had made! I do

Man! It looks a lot like a Tippman Boss?

Drawing a design would be, simply sketching out of a Sheridan-style sketchbook?