LilRay

Very elegant yet simple belt. Nice work! :D God Bless, Ray

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Ed, I'm new round these parts, but I gotta say the bear footprint is what set the whole project off for me. Everything else is utterly amazing but I like incorporating "signature" things without being overly obvious. Fantastic job. :D God Bless, Ray

Bob, I've yet to get any machinery (belt sanders etc), so could I trouble you for some tips on hand sanding? What type sandpaper is best? How does one know when the leathers are even? Just starting out, and I'm as green as a shamrock. Sorry if this is trouble. God Bless, Ray

Semper Fi Mike! I'm not military (have Cerebral Palsy and can't serve) but nearly half my uncles are. So I'm well aware of KISS. Thanks brother! God Bless, Ray

By The Way Clair, The groover that I posted in post #5 can be used right or left handed according to Tandy's video. Hope this helps! God Bless, Ray

I placed my first order with Springfield on Tuesday Art. I've got to get all the hand stitching tools to start. I'll call Kevin Friday. Thanks brother! God Bless, Ray

Who makes this groover set? http://springfieldleather.com/store/product/25103/Groover%2CPro-Stitching-Set/ And can it be used left handed? God Bless, Ray

Ok everybody, I've got two jars "brewing". One I degreased, one I didn't. Respectively they look like this; No degreasing; Degreased; The question I have now, is rather or not this stuff is looking right? Looks like black coffee now. It's been just a couple days. I stir/shake at least twice a day. What do y'all think? :D God Bless, Ray

Good luck to you. I hope all goes fantastically. God Bless, Ray

Here's a webpage on penners http://www.loringpage.com/pens/cat01b.htm. That's the best I can do for you dear. I'm greener than a barrel of pickles when it comes to leatherwork, but that may help you see what they are. God Bless, Ray

I'm in the same sort of boat as you Greg. I have Cerebral Palsy, so the outlook on a "normal" job is just as bleak for me. I don't know if I'll make a full living doing leatherwork(that I leave entirely up to God) but I enjoy it. And thus far I've met some fantastic folks here on Leatherworker.net that are more than willing to help. Keep on Truckin' brother! God Bless, Ray

Great idea! Thanks! God Bless, Ray

Reza, The adapt a rule looks interesting as a straightedge. I'll see where I might check one out locally. Jeff, I'm not really set on anything, I'm more trying to educate myself in the craft. I've been at this a whole two months, and there's no one within 100 miles of me to learn from. Being a southpaw is odd, but palsy got my right hand good enough that I don't have precise control with it. Just tryin' to learn brother. God Bless, Ray

Thanks Frank. I'll let it dry as much as it can tonight, then I'll light it up in the morning God Bless, Ray

Frank, I let the wool sit and soak for about an hour in the alcohol. I've since taken it out to dry. Are you saying I should light the wool, or light the alcohol with the wool soaking in it? Thanks! God Bless, Ray

Thanks so much for your help Dan! I've got the wool soaking now. I'll leave it for a half hour or so, turning it now and again. Then leave it overnight to dry, and start over tomorrow. Thanks again. God Bless, Ray

I don't have any acetone, will Iso Alcohol work, or am I headed to the store? Thanks for helping. God Bless, Ray

I've already put the wool pieces in the vinegar. However I didn't degrease. Is that absolutely neccessary or will it work otherwise? I can pour it out and start over, I've got a whole bag of wool and more vinegar. God Bless, Ray

Thanks Bruce! I didn't know if anyone made plow/draw gauges for lefties or not. I appreciate everything brother. God Bless, Ray

Got steel wool, very little rust. Is there a way to accelerate rusting? God Bless, Ray

Newbie wants to learn how to begin Crafting and sewing custom wallet interiors. Any links tips, help will be appreciated. God Bless, Ray

I'm used to stuff being backwards RD. Thanks, God Bless, Ray