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Well, nothing I can do about that .. That must be like international express mail or something like that. I've sent small packages to the EU for $10, and I've sent 16" boxes to NZ for $35, so .... something doesn't sound right.

Isn't this drawing? http://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/40162/001/280

That's the HO direct price ... We'd all like to know about that one

Is it this one? http://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/40161/001/280 or this one? http://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/40162/001/280

And I'll say it again -- MUCH money can be saved by getting together with a couple other leather folk and purchasing larger quantities for the price breaks. Lower pricing and far less shipping charges. But, I suppose helping the next guy has gone the way of customer service...

I like W/C leather, and I like HO leather. I have never returned leather to either place. But, as with most places, W/C has "grades" - - I always ask for the best ("A" at HO, and "standard" at W/C). I did get a couple of sides once from W/C that caused me to make a phone call to comment - couple years ago. Did not return it, since the markings allowed me to cut smaller projects in clean leather (would not have been good for belts). And I have a couple of sides (W/C) I dug out the other day, where the shoulder / neck area is pretty rough. Don't know what I'll do with it. But the rest of the leather looks great, so not panicking about any of it. The leather in the picture is not something I would care to use. If you asked for "bargain" leather, then maybe that's okay. But if you paid for "premium", then I'd call W/C and see how they want to handle it. Personally, in addition to stating that I really like W/C leather, I will also say that their service has always been good. Can't say how they handle returns, cuz like I said I've never asked them to take any back. And I'm with NV ..

The Fiebings "brown" has always had a 'reddish' tint. In the old days, we used to add a few drops of green (neutralize the red), but gotta sneak up on it - that green is strong stuff. So you ended up with brown.. and 3.899 oz of green you didn't know where to put Nowadays.. go wth the chocolate or walnut ...

Not sure we're using the same terms. Maybe find something you can use here ..

Now that is service. Keep raisin' that bar, Bob

Nice job, Jason. Specially like teh wood grain look Wait.. is that walnut stain? Do you cut multiples, or is this a O.A.K. (oak).... Okay, think I'm done now. Seriously, this looks good!

There are some pics on my site.. no point going on posting here. Before recommending books / sources, I would need to know what you want to make. Tooling? Embossing? Applique? Harness? ...

Perhaps you are right. By that reasoning, I would be "out in left field"

Looks pretty good.. cept that sucka's backards Don't know what you did, but I rather like that texture.

Just one more "attaboy" for Bob Kovar. Talked to Bob by phone on Friday. Thread in my hand on Monday. And it was THE thread I asked for -- not "something" plus a speech about how he'll "make it right". For those old enough to have forgotten, or those young enough they've never seen it, THIS HERE is customer service -- send the customer what they asked for, at the advertised price, in a reasonable amount of time. Sending the wrong goods, or billing problems, or slow response.. an offer to "fix" the problem the supplier caused is not 'customer service' -- it's 'damage control'. I ordered thread, not a fancy pile of bull poo. And thread is what I received, so thanks again, Bob ...

If you're unfamiliar with machines for leather, it's always good if you have a dealer near you -- where you can see it work, and get help with maintenance, 'n' such. Next best option, call Bob (in OH). I don't speak for him but he likely can get you fixed up. 866-362-7397 Next issue, do not concern yourself with making laughable posts. Nobody likely saying anything more dumber 'n' me, and even if you do -- given time i will remedy that

I don't know nuthin' bout no chisels -- not my thing. But wait.. 4mm is the SPACING? That would equate to about .16", making that about 6 stitches per inch (for you American boys). 6/inch is about as fine as I would want to go on a holster or a belt (though it matters the size of thread). Most of what I do is about 5 - 5.5 per inch, I think. There used to be a british gal around here.. (english, UK, whatever they're calling that now) who stitched very nicely at like 11/inch.. by hand. No idea if she's still around, and in fact I'd have to ask somebody else teh name she used here. The finest I ever sewed was a mistake. I changed the stitch length on my Consew flatbed machine, without looking up. And that sucker ran across that material (2 layers of 1.5 oz) at 22 spi I had to put the glasses on to count 'em, but it did a nice job!

Welcome. To marriage. Without getting too detailed, 'n' stuff, I would recommend a slightly smaller thread -- that stuff looks bulky on a project this small (my opinion).

Yep, right hand "inny". I personally don't like metal clips (largely because of what they do to my belts), but that's what she wanted, so ....

Yep, or so small you might well not even put em on there! I tried to make it look a bit 'holographic'.. just so there was some kind of flare in it

Better with the pics? This is low power. How low? Bout 2 feet Power lines down all over ...

Trick to this one, figure out how to find room on that little thing for a clip AND initials .

Wait.. what .. Some free download patterns on my site - and this is the point. A guycould make those little projects. If it don't "work out", not out much of anything. And if it does work out, then you have an actual useable item you can use or sell, not just some scraps sewn together. For most projects, you'll want rubber cement (or contact cement), stitching awl, harness needles, something to burnish edges with ...

Goin by this, I should have power again about Tues

Nice! Clean lines, good color, tight stitchin', jus the right amount o' detailin'... AND a fella customizin' them patterns to suit (no wheel reinventing)

Sweet! Good to see someone offering some actual real assistance around here. For the record, I don't have that one (though I did start one and will get back to that as time allows). Just wanted to commend you for your offer to help the next guy!