Jaymack

I'm looking for a supplier of small sharpening stones to be built into some knife sheaths I'm thinking about making. I'm looking to buy from 6 to 12 at a time, and want the best price. Thanks for your help! John

Your combination of Ostrich and tooled leather is unique and beautiful! Outstanding!

That's some gift! Lucky guy!

Edge, I just checked to see if the site was still available, and it is. I ordered this tutorial from Paul Bunett's website called the painted cow. He recently passed away, but from what I can tell, he was a great guy and leathercrafter. I learned alot from this particular tutorial that is downloadable! http://paintingcow.com/content/index.php/publications/books_and_pattern_packs/wildlife_studies__the_american_kestrel/

Nice, but you've spruced it up too much. It's too nice to throw now!

Here is where I bought mine. Of course one spool will probably last me a few years! A couple colors and thread countsto pick from. http://www.campbell-randall.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=43_60_62&product_id=683

Edge, I've been there. Plus, It's taken me some time to get the number of tools I have. I have created my own tools to save some money. for example, my first edge burnisher was a champagne cork and a drywall screw with the head ground off. I've bought most of may tools on ebay, but you have to be patient and wait for an occasional good deal. It always blows me away when people bid thing up too high on ebay. My first project was a dice cup. I had to dye it black because of all tbe blood smudges on it since i had no idea how to sharpen or use an awl. I'm just starting to learn how to use one, and am just getting away from using a dremel to make holes. I bought a old used head knife on ebay, and was able to get it very sharp. I still couldn't effectively use it and gave up on it until I watched an older Mennonite harness and saddle maker use one. The only trick he taught me was to stand up when using it instead of sitting down. Go figure! I'm not that good, but I'm getting better in the couple years that I've been doing this. I carve within my limits. I admire sheridan style carving, but I know that I am not very fluid with a swivel knife, so I stay away from it. I really admire someone who can use just a swivel knife to create spectacular works. The other thing I've learned, is the mistakes we think we've made is what makes each project unique. The manager of the Richmond Virginia tandy store taught me this. Compare your recent work to the last project that you did, or the ones that you did last year. You'll be blown away in you improvement from one year or even one month to the next. I made that first dice cup for my best friend because his father had passed away, and we used to play liar's dice with him. I just made this friend a new dice cup because I knew how bad the first one was, but he told me, and I knew that the first cup will always mean more to him than the second one. I've also learned most everything I know about leather from this site! Keep pluggin away!

Wow! Very nice!

Brinven, I lurked the same way as you did, except for a lttle longer. I've learned more from this site than from every leathercraft book that I've bought. This is a great site.

I've seen a craftaid for a wallet that has pine cones and pine needles. This craftaid may help give and idea on how to carve a thistle flower which may be similar to the pine needles. I don't have this craftaid, but here's the link. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/leather-craft-patterns/craftaids-ind/74010-00.aspx

Ooops...the dog collar picture downloaded before the beautiful outfit you made for your daughter/sister/friend. Great job! I grew up just north of Pittsburg, so of course the collar jumped out at me first!

Very nice! Lucky dog!

I like the name and the stamp! Just curious, but do you hammer the stamp or press it to the leather to make the impression? John

Thanks Chief! This is a huge help! I didn't have a clue on where to begin. I'll give it a try tomorrow! John

Very cool! What super powers do you get when you wear it?

I have only laced a couple tandy pre-punched checkbook covers, and now I want to lace the edges of a knife sheath together that I'm making. I'm going to try a mexican braid with 1/8" leather lace. What is the best way to place holes in the edge of the sheath? This particular sheath will be 4-ply, 8/9 ounce leather. Do you drill the holes, or punch the holes? What spacing do you make the holes? Thanks, John

That is awsome!

I have only laced a couple tandy checkbook covers, and now I want to lace the edges of a knife sheath together. I'm going to try a mexican braid with 1/8" leather lace. How to you punch the holes in the edge of the sheath? This particular sheath will be 4-ply, 8/9 ounce leather. Do you dill the holes in, and at what spacing do you make the holes? Thanks, John

If I remember correctly, You shuck and boil a dozen black walnt husks in couple gallons of water, let cool and soak traps . The husk will stain your hands for over a week, so remember to wear gloves. I googled and got this answer http://www.ehow.com/facts_7465971_boiling-traps-walnuts.htmlhanks Thanks for sharing about steel wooling the chome. I also thought it to be odd, that most holter clips, intended for concealed carry, are shiny!

Nice! I figure a glock is a tough gun to shape and sew.

Great Sheath! Nothing like having a $100 sheath for a $10 knife. They sell these at the PX, and the standard comment is, "great knife...worthless sheath". Whoever gets this is going to be the envy of everyone in Afghanistan! Where do you buy your holster clips? Do they come in that color, or are you staining them yourself. When I trapped as a boy, we stained our traps (and hands) with black walnut husks. Thanks, John

Nice!!! No need to add color. Great just as it is!

Nice strap! It's my understanding that the tri-weave is the most difficult. The Harley and shotgun shell stamp really work with this! John

Cool and thanks! Your profile pic cracks me up!

I thought I'd share what I do so I don't lose the little puch heads form my mini punch set. I use these little but very powerful neodymium magnets. I also use them to keep needles etc. together. http://www.kjmagneti...CFUKd4Aod82oAxQ