Johnny B

Beautiful! You will never top this piece of work.

I use a Badger that is about 30 years old. I use various sized tips depending on the results I want. Air brushing takes some practice to get it down but the results is awesome. If you have a local community college they might have an airbrush course. Well worth the time.

Jacksonville, I hear it is not anything like it was back in the 70s. Down town was nothing but strip joints and hookers. I also hear that Onslow Beach is not Recon country anymore. I am hoping to get down to Onslow County this summer to do a little fishing and reminiscing. A KaBar is a good choice to have. I c arrayed on in VN and it served me well. I have made over 15 knives that are currently over in Iraq and Afghanistan. That was sorta my thing back about 6 months ago. Sending over care packages with all the essentials including a new knife. Hey all jobs in the military are important. From the Remington Raiders to the cooks to the 0321s and every MOS in between. We could not have done our jobs without all those supporting us. Remember to keep your head down. Johnny

Semper Fi from a former SSGT 2531/0321. Thanks for your service. I was in from 1970-1978 and even in VN I still was able to do leather work. One just has to decide to do it and "Just Do It" When I was stationed at Onslow Beach Camp Lejune I did leather work right out of my wall locker. I think everyone in my barracks wore one of my belts and carried a wallet I made. But anyway thanks for your service and be careful.

These guys rock. I ordered 3 woven leather panels they are offering and 2 of them had defects. I e-mailed them just to make certain when I ordered the next 3 panels I didn't get any more with defects. Well I get an e-mail back stating that they would send me a couple new panels. 3 days later I receive a package from them with not 2 but 4 panels from them. I ordered some vegi-tan from them and it was some of the best I have ever gotten. I live 20 miles from a Tandy and work within 4 miles of that Tandy and normally I buy from them.

Thanks guys

two things i unfortunately do not possess. I have come to the conclusion that I am to old and feeble minded to learn to braid. I have tried but I can't get past a 4 plait braid. Anything else and I am totally confused.

Looking good.

Looking good. I like the two tone.

Several of us on here living within 50 miles of each other. We should get to gather or something and talk leather.

Looking good.

Where is your book store located?

Good idea Thanks

I use mink oil and bees wax. You can also sand the back if it is really rough or as someone already pointed out you can line the back.

Well howdy neighbor. I am living down in Fort Mill just over the state line. Welcome to the forum. Do you hang around Tandy much? If so I might have seen you in there a time or two. That is one place for some reason I cannot go into and spend less that $100.00. I will go in there for a particular item and end up buying 5 other things. Some people do drugs, I do leather. Johnny

Nice effect. I like it. Great idea.

Mold will only grow with the presents of moisture. No moisture no mold. I would scrub off the spores and and if you can find it use Microban on the wallet. Microban kills the mold completely. As someone already pointed out bleach only kills part of the mold. After that I would use wood bleach to clean the leather then proceed with the finishing of this wallet.

Had to come back for another look.

Fine craftsmanship there.

Looking good!

Looking good! Love the grips too. Is this pistol yours? Colt?

Good looking knives.

Love this wallet. Great job there.

Amazing things can be done with an airbrush. Love mine.

I am at a loss for words. This belongs in a museum somewhere.