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  1. Colter

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    From the album: Some of my Work

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  2. From the album: Some of my Work

    © © leatherworker.net

  3. The EVOO Has done great. It Took QUITE a while to dry and be Handled. I made a belt for myself, without dye/stain, to test it out. It has repelled away water, sawdust, Dirt, that sort, gave the leather a really natural and tan look to it, and makes it extremely soft. I now use it frequently for orders and such since I found it safe. I quote myself, "I", i'm no professional, keep this in mind, i base this off of what i've seen from working with it and using it. It accepts well with Dye (i used Eco-flo range tan and then a coat of EVOO for a top-seal, working great.). Along with that Standard Vegetable oil does just as much, and with a lighter color!
  4. Welcome to Leatherworker! I was Surprised when i tried EVOO to stain leather, but, Left-over iced tea Really works?!
  5. Though i can't say that after two years of use my tools are 'Broken in', i can say i've had Great use and function and absolutely no problem with any tool made by Craftool. I use their Draw Knife,bevelers/groovers, and ALL of my stamping tools are from them, to name what i can think of, well worth buying. As for Sharpening the Beveler, i haven't found a need to sharpen them yet, still clears through leather like new, So i can't really say.
  6. Colter

    Bouncing?

    I'm Quite a Novice so i'm not sure my Advice can help much, but going from a starter workbench, my old fold-out card table, to a handmade wooden workbench in my shop, i can say that having a sturdy table and a Thick Granite Slab helps Quite a Bit.
  7. Absolutely Beautiful, The Carving Especially! Very Fitting for a Pistol that Nice!
  8. Looks like we're in the presence of the Guy that outdid Al Stohlman! Your work is absolutely amazing, always makes me want to get back to the workbench too, Love seeing this, very nicely done!
  9. That was your first try at the Basketweave pattern? Very even and good impressions, Excellent work! The case looks fantastic too, and i know what you mean about Fudge Brown sounding delicious, i can't work with it on an empty stomach, otherwise i get tempted..
  10. Beautiful work, especially the border. I really like the way it Attatches, is it one long belt strip folded over and sewn to that square?
  11. ..Ohh, that is the Article i looked over.. apparently there were more steps and my computer didn't load those up, thank you very much!
  12. Wasn't really sure which category this went under, so i went for the obvious. I've been having problems with my edges fraying, belts being the worst. My first Method i learned was wetting them, running a block of wax against it, and using an old wooden burnishing wheel set on a motor, taught to me by a guy whose been working with leather for 50 years, the edges frayed with just one run through the belt loops. flipping through this site i found something about wetting the edges, then using a piece of canvas cloth rubbed in saddlesoap(i was using Kiwi brand i think) and running it back and forth, it held up for a week then went back to tearing away. what are the process' Everyone else uses? Any Tips or help is greatly appreciated.
  13. Book Covers/Wallets/belts/Knife Sheaths(Those were quick too, most knives come with those factory-grade nylon covers that aren't worth anything). People were finishing their christmas shopping with me, one woman ordered Seven wallets at once too! Thanks! :D

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  14. i usually lay my pattern(a Gun Holster/Knife pouch that sort) on the fleshy/rough side of the leather, make the outline, use a spray bottle to soak the lines i need to cut out, Then use a Box cutter Knife(Those that retract/change blades), and use a fresh Blade at the start. Works very well for me.
  15. Absolutely beautiful! I haven't thought about trying it until now but Blemishes do give the Leather more character! And if it's not a Bearman Secret, How do you make Your own Lac' Finishes? I've been looking for alternatives since it's Far too Expensive for my liking.
  16. Absolutely beautiful,the color in the flowers especially!
  17. I use a four-prong punch for my work, i absolutely love the ease of it to make nice, uniform holes. I'm yet to work with something as small as a watchband so i don't know that it's great there, but for anything else It works best for me.
  18. Since It's letting me post any other image but the two i wanted to, I'll Link the interior of the cover from my Deviantart page.. http://thalaskaru.deviantart.com/art/Bible-Cover-One-Img-Two-143119411 http://thalaskaru.deviantart.com/art/Bible-Cover-One-Img-three-143119564
  19. Just Finished tonight, I made a Cover for a friend's Bible for His Birthday. I got it right the first try which makes me extremely happy. The floral work is from a billfold pattern in a Tandy Kit, Moved around a bit and a few changes made to my liking. The only Problems i had was that the O Came to close to the W in the name, which was fixed slightly with the pear shader, and then that the Binding strap brightened up after everything was set, but i'm not bothered that much by it. The rest was basketweaved and bordered, then Stained with Eco-flo Fudge Brown All-in-one, and Sealed with a coat of Fiebing's Saddle Lac. The Cover was hand-sewn, using 6-7 Oz. leather for the backing and then 3-4 Oz. for the interior. Any Critique/Advice is Appreciated. The Camera was having problems tonight so The picture isn't Great. Having Complications posting pictures, Trying to Upload more at the time.
  20. Absolutely Beautiful! Looks so Realistic!
  21. Very Nice Work! I especially like the inverted tribal rose with the matted insides,great idea!
  22. Very nice stitching on that, to make the thread turn that way,did you use the Four-pronged angled buckstitch chisel,or something different?
  23. Very nice Work! The floral pattern on the belt,along with the Dark color of the Veiner border,makes it stand out.
  24. Colter

    Hello!

    Hello everyone,i think after a week of looking at this Site my shyness is letting me actually post,ehehe! To start,i'm Colter Hale,odd name i know, 16 and living in North Texas. I've been a Leatherworker for a year and a half now,and love every second of it,along with that i am a Trapshooter,Hunter,Beginner Fiddle player,and Part-time Cook. Thanks to the constant work i get from People ordering,saying "Can you make this?Oh,i want one of these!",i've learned by trial and error and Broadened my craft from the common Wallet,to shotgun shellboxes,to Half Chaps used for Lawn mowing and gardening. I was Taught for awhile by a Guy whose been working Boot Repairs,Saddle repair and pretty much everything leather makes for 50 years,and even made Belts for Asleep at the Wheel/Ernest Tubb/Charlie Pride. Moving from a table in my room,my last birthday present was a 10x20 foot building in the backyard i've Furnished into a Shop. Here's a look at my Workbench i made myself,with strips of leather nailed on to hold my tools. Pictures themselves won't load up,so here is a Link to my Deviantart page. http://thalaskaru.de...g-one-138717503 Well enough about me now,Any advice/Tips/Whatever it may be is greatly appreciated,i've learned so much already just scrolling through posts,and Thanks especially to Jim Simmons and his Tutorial on making a looped gun holster.
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