JLSleather

What is an Ian? Oh, wait -- I think I know. Nah, I wouldn't have seen that.

Nah, I looked at it. Then gagged for just a second. Then looked at it second time, like ... REALLY?@! Then deleted the message with the pics. Ridiculous part is, there ARE some who like that belt. And sad part is, there will be many who will try to do "just enough" with brown dye and turquoise paint to appear to be "the same" as the original guy, whose belt may have looked quite nice. This was no doubt one of those bad immitations. I assume that the person who contacted me KNEW that, or else they would have contacted the person where they found the picture. UNLESS, of course, that person is one of those who thinks he/she should git $40/hour, and plans on taking DAYS to make a belt ..

Oh - well that's about the LEATHER. I thought you meant them OTHER folks.. you know the ones -- wen't to high school in Yugoslavia (or whatever)... in teh french foregin legion (or whatever) til I was older, then worked as a yutubetramp til I was even older ... And other assorted BS having nothing to do with what I'm trying to buy Do your programs not allow you to use transparent backgrounds?

If you want to use a clip, you could use a regular clipboard. Just wrap it. Or, kydex will sit in there forever without rotting, doesn't absorb moisture, and can be drilled for the clip rivets. WAIT .. by clips, I assume you mean this type of clip, not the RINGS sometimes found in a binder? https://www.target.com/p/composite-clipboard-brown-up-up-153/-/A-13319535?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Seasonal%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Seasonal&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9018109&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1246978&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Seasonal+Shopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Seasonal&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9018109&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIntWjzPjP3gIVgbrACh2q3g6sEAkYCyABEgIdLPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'm not one to really care about your "about" page -- most of it just made up BS anyway (I mean web sites in general). But in the end, I want a GOOD PRODUCT, and I don't much care HOW you got there, or who works for you, or if you grow your own cows. None of that matters to me -- Im interested in the PRODUCT I"m buying. Not once have I been in a store and asked a cashier about what else they do, unless she's SO cute she got me temporarily NOT thinking about what I'm here to buy (which has happened, though not frequent ). Never asked one about the interview for their job, or what they did when they were younger. Don't care if she went to school for this position, or how long she's been doing it (though, that cute girl MAY be asked when she's done for the day, and if my buddy is with me she may be asked about any sisters ...).

I perceive you may have missed my point No matter, all good. And this IS my job, or at least ONE OF them. i do not bilk an "employer" out of money for HIS business while I tend to mine. But I no longer have employees, so some think "not a business". I'm not opposed to employees, just haven't met any I'd care to keep. Side story -- I once got called on an "emergency"... the network was "down' at a law office. They could schedule appointments, see their INTERNAL files, but couldn't get out to use the internet, though email was working fine. At the time, "emergency" meant a significant charge for dropping what I'm doing and coming right there. Turned out, one of the receptionists had a date this weekend and was not able to shop the latest miracle bra (no, not kidding) and she was perfectly willing to spend a few hundred dollars that were not hers to get it up and running right now. And apparently willing to cash checks for $40k per year to sit at someone else's desk bra shopping. But they have a "business"

Those "leaf" tools too. They appear on Ebay every so often and ALWAYS bring a good amount. Top row of top pic, the two leaves and the rose likely bring as much as teh REST. Sorry, I'm not in the market fer 'em - just thought that might help. It's not only Monday, but I see I HAVE coffee - not made - but the water dispenser is empty

Dude your site SUCKS Kidding, kidding .... looks pretty good. I aint big on bright white, but that could be my age showing? Looks pretty straight forward. I might have put "customizable products" last in the list -- likely more people to see it. But, the fact I would have done it that way MAY mean it's right the way it is + Loads quick + Keeps the shopper on the page - easy to get back to main page + Menu always accessible + Points out delay in ship time - Email link isn't a link? +/- "could" be a phone number helps. IF you're going to use a phone number, get a number that is FOR your business.

I'm not offended. But you're saying two different things there. So, I'm not trying to persuade you - just thinkin' out loud here ... There is a place for "click and have it on my door in a day or two".. but I already declined an "invitation" to Amazon. Not my thing. Only time I have "stock" items are when sometimes when people order something, I make a second while I'm at it. OR, sometimes I have been known to make 3 of something just so I can do 3 different colors of that thing. So those git stuck on Cutesy, or sometimes go locally. Not looking for an "e-commerce" site in the "traditional" sense .. one reason being that might associate me in some people's mind with some recent scavengers. I've seen them, of course - they're everywhere. You can click some drop-downs, or select some option buttons, and then get notified that you can send money and hopefully get something in return in WEEKS or MONTHS. Now, seriously, if what you're getting a CUSTOM REALLY IS ONE OF A KIND item, or if Elvis wore it, then this would be valid. Otherwise, the site is just a con man wanting a 0% interest LOAN. You have a point about the "logo" (though that's not actually THE logo). I see my "slider" thing with pics isn't working - sometimes happens when too many people are over there downloading free stuff. From that standpoint, really can't be considered "commercial". But then, the "logo" (which is actually on the right side) doesn't bring anybody TO the page.. they don't see (or not see) that until after they're ALREADY THERE. But having this conversation got me admitting that I really am going to have to take care of that myself. Too many people these days have a "plug it into the formula" mentality -- which makes no sense when you're claiming to be NOT like all the rest I'm not looking for a "template". "Leather" web sites recently seem to be 1 of 2 things: "watch this pretty video that drags out a simple point, then click here to give me money", OR here's a nice piece of leather you can wait multiple weeks to get #hermannoak #wickett #blahblah #note,the,hashtags,all,the,same,as,the,other,guys If personal appearance is any indicator, I guess some "leather workers" main talent is having a snack. Maybe I could pack on about 50 pounds and make videos? I think the trick is to get a JOB, let somebody else PAY YOU to do something ELSE while you work on your patterns and your "social media" (I used to network computers, so i KNOW what employees are up to). I suppose it's trademarked and I can't use it, but I always liked that tag line by the motor oil company ... "If you can't TELL the difference, then why PAY the difference?" But I'm hardly "conventional", which my customers seem to appreciate. Yesterday I had a guy "order" a holster I'm not going to be able to get to - even start - for a couple of weeks. Sent payment in full. So I contacted the guy, let him know he can wait if he wants, or I can return his money if he'd like to shop somewhere else for a more immediate return. He decided to wait, so I kept the payment - not a lot of money and not worth the trouble of a credit, refund, re-purchase, etc. If it was going to be more like FOUR weeks, I would have returned his money and told him he's on the list and can pay when work begins. ____________________________________________ TURNING THE PAGE to a slightly more personal note: Happy Veteran's Day to all those hard-working honest boys ('n' girls) who served this country WITH HONOR. I don't mean every single body who got a check from the fed or ever had a stripe sewn on a sleeve - I'm talking to those with some spine, who did what they were intended to do, simply because it was their job. The ones who did it even when nobody at all was watching. That's a narrower group than most seem to think.. and the ones I'm talking to know who they are. They'll probably just read this, remember their service with a bit of a sense of pride. The others might well reply to "prove" ... i don't know what.

"thoroughness" is nice .. better 'n' that "compulsive" and "obsessive" the wench talks about

Yup. I've used the paste, but only when requested. That's been widespread use for DECADES, but I've never seen it done where I LIKED it. Reminds me of the stain left behind when the rain puddles dry up (blech!). Ive seen some really great leather work damaged with it. I COULD HAVE done a "crosshatch" stamp (I'm sure somebody makes a tool just for that), but this fella specifically asked for basket stamp.

Boogers in the shuttle race thingie ... I'd take the needle OUT, clean out the end teh machine (couple screws.. don't lose 'em).. maybe a chunk o' thread in there. Verify it's clean, turn by hand before reinsert needle ... eliminate the simple first.

Now, granted.. a smarter fella woulda wrote down HOW MANY DROPS of chocolate it takes to git that shade ....

Then I would recommend starting with those. Kaint learn ta play the fiddle practicin' with a banjo

Hey, I got a color scheme, self-inflicted. I wanna put it in "how i did that", but I don't mind showing off a little, and never did mind a critique... so .. Show off How do I .. Critique ... SHOW OFF: It does work, but not a "match" exactly. I think the COLORS were correct, but maybe shoulda tried some flat black ant-streak in the basket stamp? Fer the crosshatch effect .. HOW DO I ...: Put a ounce er so saddle tan (Fiebings - Angelus likely call it something else) in a small jar. Add a drop of chocolate (not the new "dark chocolate", though that would likely work too) at a time until you get the "rosewood" shade. Paint the entire surface. Then "sunburst" with full-strength chocolate ass usual. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMVHrTPf1AQ CRITIQUE ...: Uh.. that's yer end ...

YOU KNOW better 'n' that... SOMETHING in the pic for SCALE Carving looks good... kaint tell how far it raised though -- did I already mention some SCALE? Be nice to see how you color this one.. them grapes should be good learnin's

Them suckahs is dun rusted by now

ebay

Yep, NONE these folks gittin rich and retirin' on what I spent this week, but it IS their business, just makes sense to allow people to access it.

Wiz replying at same time. Same answer, basically. Different SHAPE hole, makes it APPEAR to EFFECTIVELY be longer stitch, even though stitch length has not changed. And due to shape of hole (an inline slice verses a triangle) the stitch may actually pull deeper. And at the SAME DEPTH, the darker thread will APPEAR deeper. PAY NO ATTENTION to teh red arrow on the picture... I sent that to a fella to talk him out of white thread on natural leather

Well, yah.. I like a 24 needle. And you got what... "S" point, or maybe a "D"? You could measure, but you may not be getting "pulled further in"... some of what you are seeing is likely optical due to thread color. Your needle makes it "appear" there is space between stitches (there isn't - or it would break).. due to the point geometry. Brown is closer to natural color of the leather, white will show more readily. I like 277 thread with size 24 "LL" point needles. My preference It does this ...

IN a couple of days, I paid money for merhandise to SLC (hey Shelby!), Toledo Ind Sewing (wazup Bob!), Intl Die (morning Sandy!), and wayer (from here). Didn't need my date of birth for any of it. They had something I wanted. They are in the habit of providing it. Sounds like a win, win .... right?

WHat needle is that?@!

You "make light" of it, but this is COMMENDABLE and at one time - a long time ago in a world where integrity wasn't so scarce - this was once DESIRABLE and RESPECTED

White thread er not, I don't mind that belt one bit