Bobby hdflame

Looks nice! How did you do the distressed look?

I purchased a burnisher from someone on here several years ago but it is HIDING in my shop! I searched the site and the only one I found was from 2012 and the guys website no longer works. Can someone point me in the right direction? Below is a link to a picture. I want one like the top one in the picture or something similar. https://leatherworker.net/forum/uploads/monthly_04_2012/post-12512-092417500%201334152181.jpg Thanks, Bobby

Good explanation Rawhide! I realize some people have problems maintaining the correct angle. I don't really need or use it anymore, but here's an excellent manual sharpener that's also affordable. I used one for years. It is easy to maintain the correct angle and with just a little practice anyone can put a perfect shaving edge on anything from a small paring knife to a machete! Guys at the fire station would line up with their pocket knives when I brought it out to sharpen mine! It got to the point that I had to go into hiding when sharpening mine to keep from sharpening everybody's knives. When I first bought my round knife it was not as sharp as I wanted, so I used this sharpener to put the initial edge on it. Since then, all I need to do is strop it on leather with some fine rouge. If you have a buffing wheel with some rouge, it's quick and easy to keep it sharp. When using it, start with the coarse stone until you get the same angle from one end to the other. Then gradually work your way down to the finest stone to get a polished razor edge. If you use it to maintain your round knife you'll only need to use the finest stone to bring it back. The secret is after every few cuts, strop the edge on leather with some rouge. Maintaining a perfect good cutting edge on your round knife is a constant thing WHILE YOU'RE USING IT! https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-Professional-Sharpening-System-Serrated/dp/B001KN3OKO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487792044&sr=8-3&keywords=lansky+knife+sharpener https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Lansky+Professional+Sharpening+System BTW, I bought a sapphire and a diamond stone for mine. I use them after using the fine stone that comes with the basic kits. Hope this helps.

I know there's a place that makes templates out of laser cut plastic. Maybe someone will have an answer for you. I'd be interested to know too.

Well, I just bought the 60-S, and 60 left and right angle. $55 + $100 + $20= $175 total? Sent the money PayPal. He said I should have it in about 14 days. Coming from Taiwan. I'll post a review when it arrives.

I just ran across this thread and really like the looks of this pattern...lots of depth. I've been looking and clicking on different links until I got to the FaceBook page and sent them a message. I'll post below what I've found up to this point. Not cheap, but you pay for good leather tools, and these appear to be high quality. There are 3 sizes of Auxiliary tools, Small/Medium/Large and 3 angles 60/100/120 degrees. You can get 1 tool for $55 or 3 tools for $150 There is also a $20 shipping fee. You also need 2 weaving tools that match the degree of Auxiliary tool that you buy in Right and Left angles. They also do PayPal so I am trying to get them to send me an invoice now. I think I'll get the 60 Auxiliary small and the 2 60 degree weaving tools to go with it. Should be $55 + $100 + $20 = $175

Nice looking wallets! Where did you get your cutting dies made?

You know, I just ran across this post again, and while reading it over I had a thought. There were a couple of questions about how much to allow extra on the top/front piece of leather to allow for forming. When I make a pattern for a semi-auto, I allow 1/2 the thickness of the gun as the distance around the guns outline for the stitch line. Since you're molding the front and back, 1/2 the thickness works out because you have twice the leather you're molding around the gun. If I wanted to just mold the front piece of leather, I could allow the thickness of the gun (Instead of just 1/2) on just the top piece and not the bottom. Wouldn't this work out? Now I'm trying to think about how to attach the two sides together?? Finish one side, like was said above, mold, then sew and finish the other? I'm thinking for a flat back, that I could make a press using wood on the bottom and neoprene just on the top. That way only the top should form to the gun, the back should remain flat on the wood. Also, just wet the top. I could just form the top and then stitch to a flat piece of leather I guess. Since I use a machine to sew, wasn't sure how easy it would be to stitch close enough to the edge of the molded area. I guess I just need to try it! Any thoughts from anyone else?

Thanks for the positive comments. Yes, it was one of the Phrobis III M9 bayonets. These were made by Ontario. Someone gave me 10 of these to make the 2 black sheaths for door prizes. He also gave me one of the sheaths designed by John Bianchi. It's pretty cool, It allows you to cut wire with the knife. I made the Python for him as a surprise. I didn't realize how much these knives sold for until I started to do a little research!

I know this is an old thread, but it's still an awesome site for info. Wanted to post new info for those interested. Great site, but it's moved. I just happened across this site when I was trying to get my el cheapo HF back together. Here's the new URL https://sites.google.com/site/donsairbrushtips/

I had a friend give me 10 bayonets in return for making a couple of sheaths to be given away as door prizes. While I was at it, I made one with Python inlay to give my friend. He was surprised! I'll have to say I learned a lot and I'm ready to make some more. Leatherwork gives me a nice change from doing upholstery. The two black ones are just plain Jane basic.

I have a 29-4. If you need any more info, I'll share with you what I have. I thought that it would sew anything when I first got it.....found out that it wouldn't sew at all! It was missing a couple of parts. I now have it sewing, but it's really only for specialized jobs. I actually used it to repair the zipper in a pair of fire station boots...just to see if I could. I got it for a good price and keep it around just cause I think it's cool. I spent more on parts than I gave for it.

After some more research, I found the seller. Their ID is "southnjent". A little different spelling.

I just did a search for "southerngent" and they came back with nothing for sale and living in NC. http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=southerngent&ftab=AllFeedback Actually, after looking at it again, it says that they're not a registered user???

I LOVE the gator. Both colors look good. Where do you get your gator from?