flynscot

The usual standard is 24 hrs, to sort of let it migrate around. I've finished some things within a couple of hours, though, when using darker dyes. The belt i just posted to the gallery sat for about 20 hours before dyeing. I actually finished that one with hardware store spray lacquer with a top coat of bag kote. I'm experimenting to see how it wears.

Never used Tuff Kote, but I'm a huge fan of Resolene on my guitar straps. Seals nicely, wears well, and keeps the dye where it's supposed to be. Various lacquer products work well, also. Clear Lac and Wyo Shene are the same as the old Neat Lac that a lot of people used to use. I plan on using on some of my things soon. Don't know if you are familiar with Freddie Matara, but I've seen him mention that he uses RTC Leather Finsh, and gets excellent results.

You're very welcome. I'm glad I can share the images. Not only are there some fairly unique examples of tooling, but I also believe that many of the carving and stamping tools were made on-site in the shop, and may thus not be truly dupicable.

Thanks, guys! I've looked at Wicett and Craig and they seem to offer a consistantly good product at a decent price. Might just go with them.

I'm a fifth-generation Texan, making leather products in Texas, and am having a devil of a time finding a Texas-based tannery that actually tans their hides here in the state. From a marketing perspective, I'd really like a Total-Texas product. Any clues or leads? Thanks! -- The Flyin' Scot

Thanks, Denise! The site doesn't like large numbers of IMG tags, so I originally had do it in three parts...

More photos: Finally, a few shots of one of the holsters in my personal collection I think this one dates from the 1930's-1940's:

More SD Myres Saddle Co. products: Uncle "Tio" Myres

The world-famous SD Myres Saddle Company operated from 1898 to 1969 out of both Sweetwater (early) and El Paso (later) Texas. Though Uncle Myres died in the 50's, the company kept going and finally folded in 1969. SD "Tio" Myres was my grandfather's uncle. His work has inspired me to take up leathercraft as a serious hobby. Vintagegunleather.com's Brief History of SD Myres The Pioneer Museum in Sweetwater Texas has a very nice exhibition of the early saddle company's leatherwork. I visited last year on a trip to New Mexico. Photos Below:

Hi Kate-- Question: Whay type of adhesive/glue do you use on these?