
Whit30
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About Whit30
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Rank
Member
- Birthday 08/31/1968
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Gender
Male
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Location
Santa Maria, CA.
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Leatherwork Specialty
None
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Interested in learning about
All I can
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Whit30 started following Will Ghormley 1911 Patterns, Need belt quick loader pattern., LCP HOLSTER PATTERN and and 7 others
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Notebook cover
Whit30 replied to Doug61's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Beautiful! What is the spacing on your stitching? 3mm? Thank you! -
Hello, I've been seeing a lot of people using Crazy Horse leather. Have any of you had experience with this? I see it used on a lot of bags in about 5/6oz. I have some bags I'd like to make along with wallets and portfolios. Would buying a side of this in 5/6oz to start with, be a good option for all of the things listed I want to make? Does it make a good wallet leather and would that 5/6 oz be a good weight for the wallets and portfolios as well as bags? I would be staggering the corners of the wallet pockets to help alleviate some of the bulk. Any tips and experience with this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Thanks for the reply!
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Does anyone go up to a 6mm stitching iron and in what application do you use it on? Thank you!
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Outstanding!
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Schofield Gun Rig
Whit30 replied to JWheeler331's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Beautiful! -
Thank you all very much for the input and advice. A lot to think about. I want to look at all of the info carefully before any additional questions. Thanks again!
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Hello, I want to up my game in the quality of my hand stitching and I am looking at new irons. Is there a difference other than just looks between the straight or angled irons? For the price, I am looking at the French style Crimson Hide irons or SinaBroks. Any suggestions on these or should I look at another? I mainly will be doing wallets, portfolios\notebooks, knife sheaths and a few bags. Would a 4 mm set be a good all around size for these items or would another size be better suited to work for everything since I cannot afford two sets right now. Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Thank you!
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My first purse
Whit30 replied to Albob's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Beautiful! -
Thank you everyone for all of the tips and advice!
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Hello, I have some 2-3oz pre finished French calf side I want to use on wallets, minimalist card wallets and small items. With this being so thin and prefinished, I intend on buying an edge creaser to heat and press groove the thread channel down rather than cut it in. I have looked and read many posted questions about different thread and uses. I will be hand sewing these and if I need, can wax the thread myself. My concerns: wanting the strongest, least fraying thread that will not fray or loose it's strength for years since part of the thread may be exposed to more excessive wear since I cannot channel a groove like I have in other types and thicker leathers on other projects. I also want the thread to be really color fast since I will be using different colored threads and want these to last a very long time. Since I will be needing a smaller diameter thread, would a polyester thread either waxed or non and I would wax it myself if it didn't come pre waxed, be a good choice for me? I will be using several different colored threads for different people so I need a thread that also comes with a good variety of colors. I'd appreciate any advice or tips regarding thread type and size. The leather is 2-3 oz French Calf, fairly waxy and will be used for all parts of the wallets so parts will have several layers. Thank you so much!
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Notebook Folder
Whit30 replied to Carnivore's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Thanks so much!
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Thank you for the reply. I won't be splitting myself, I would be paying the supplier to do it. I trying to figure out the usefulness of the bottom half that is split off. Thank you.