JLSleather

Well past the 20,000 downloads mark (there's not really a mark, tha's just an expression ) but maybe now can get back to designing something new and different. Maybe get back to them '80 / 20' things I talked about in FEB!

What type of strap cutter? IN teh interest of time, some folks seem to prefer just running it through the strap cutter, letting that first piece go where it wants

2mm roughly 5 oz .... about right for covering with salty croc?

70 shoulders.... so yer talkin' like 850 sq ft.... er.. I mean -- 80 meters to you. That gonna be enough to keep you busy all week?

The more strippers I install, the less work I get done

Yeah,I don't think that's a dye issue. Looks more like a loose-grained leather issue from teh picture. I'm not familiar with the products you used, so couldn't swear that didn't affect it. But I do use Fiebing's dye, and have not had what you show.

Yeah, I hate those terms people invent for flaws. "distressed", "rustic", or even (gulp) "hand made" ...

I like leather as clean as I can get. Most do, actually. But I have seen multiple marketing speeches about marks "add charm" to the finished piece. This is of course low-rent hustle .. it's a grift. I dont' want my leather "charming" A few 'growth marks' and 'fat wrinkles' is expected. If they're across the hide, you can keep that.

Nah, I don't want the holes in it until AFTER it's tooled (the ones that are tooled). I just want the ends cut quickly and cleanly. Plus, on a narrow strap, punching the outer edge and the holes at the same time could certainly result in binding - which in turn can "booger" the grain of the leather. It "could" be done, but you'd likely want a stripper to hold the leather down while the punches back out. I mean a spring loaded presser plate, not the girl with no clothes Plus, you'd likely want it made with replaceable punches, too. And I like OVAL belt holes, not round ones, meaning that the punches would have to be aligned somehow... As you can see, that could get complicated ... !

What clone are you talking about? That may make a difference. But ya gotta admit, this does look a bit familiar ... http://en.czzgfr.com/products_detail/&productId=38609b12-f2e3-4329-b698-400632be621d.html

Well, actually I was thinking about a die to hit all of this in one shot ...

Yikes. Forgot to put this up on the site! Fixing today ... Hey, not my question, but a GOOD one!

Oh, yeah.. we're in the money.. I DO get to have lunch tomorrow

I learn the hard way apparently. Hand cut the first 5000 or so and THEN have dies ordered

YIKES! Did I sell a holster and mag pouch on Ebay while I was out .. for $24.99?#!@#! Draw all ya want ... we'll make more

Yeah, I got templates for cutting -- never was big on those "end punches". But I want to have dies made for tapered billets and ranger belts, so IF there was a "right" point I'd have 'er done that way. I'll just lay out something that looks good. By the time you narrow the strap ends, point the tip, cut the radius where the narrows are -- two ends of all that -- a die that 'clicks' it done looks pretty sweet.

Yep. I mention it here, in an attempt to help a guy out. Lots and lots of "suppliers" running around who have no qualms at all about climbing up your back, while whispering in your ear what a favor they're doing you.

Well, But if the distance across the bottom and the diagonal distance up the right side are the same, then by definition of a triangle, the third side would be the same. And an arc which passes through BOTH might as well be a radius (of a circle). If you're spanning 100 feet (or designing the St Louis arch) then you wouldn't 'fudge' the math, but in 1 1/2" (38 mm to you) the burnisher will eliminate that anyway But yeah, that was my question -- if there was A shape that was correct, or if "english point" is just a generally pointy thingie.

Yeah, must be -- I don't even remember that symbol on teh far left (and throughout) - if I ever used it. Still, looks like an equilateral triangle would be inscribed, so no need to do the math (WOOHOO). Set a compass to the width of the strap, draw an arc. Move to other side, draw same arc. Wah-Lah .. Not sure why different punch makers use different shapes, but maybe I just make my own shape and don't worry a bout thing1 and thing2

Tha's funny. "i take a little extra care on the front".. as he's dropping cigarette ash in his lap. Was he just doing that to see if we were watching? And yes, if you haven't applied finish, you can re-wet it. Usually I can tell from the color of the leather, but you have several colors going on there at the same time.

Got a bigger picture? Can't see much in that one.

Okay, I'm not seeing it. What exactly is "english point"? We see strap end cutter punches, carving designs, templates.. all saying "english point" but not a word about just what that is. Yes, I know people's tendency to be 'random', but that's too much like that "close enough" attitude I don't have So, is there a 'formula' for "EP"?

The stitch length may be a bit long for the size of thread. 207 WILL hold it, it's just the look (which is somewhat just personal preference). And you already mentioned them "darn wrinkles" ... Over all looks pretty good, though. I've always liked that contrasting stitch.

Are these sold? STill available?

Never seen it done like that around here -- I LIKE it.