biglew
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I am looking for a wholesale source for Conchos and decorative badges to decorate key fobs and bracelets.. thanks Lew
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I have always been happy with the service and products from OTB .... excellent customer satisfaction!
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Wood Gusset Bag
biglew replied to gmace99's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
there is already a pattern in the pattern section for this bag -
I made a few stingray flat bracelets by using a low tack adhesive and mounting the stingray to thin board. Then I ran it through a band saw with a fine tooth blade. the problem is how to treat the edges? If anyone has advice on that? I just left them a little rough. good luck Lewis
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I scanned through your list a second time and noticed the saddle making encyclopedia set and figured those would be worth more than the others, and they are. Volumes 1 and 2 are worth around $90 each. BUT, it looks like volume three is a rare and collectible book. Be sure to research that one carefully. Here's what I found. Amazon $1,207 Abebooks $3,474 eBay $1,214 I agree research..... but you can ask a million dollars..... doesn't mean anyone will buy them. We just sold a couple of 800 dollar books for 160 Good luck
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I wonder if he sells them cheaper in china?? I have a coworker from our partner company there... Maybe I can get him to help me... just a thought
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lol.... I make lots of small rings / bands I skive the ends and glue them. skive 5-8mm from each end... front on 1 end and back of the other end. then form them around a metal bar... but you can use a wooden dowel.
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the video was from north star leather
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i use a 20 needle for 207 thread
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wish my stuff was good enough for people to steal my photos...lol
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just curios where are you buying your scrap thanks Lewis
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i use both types...
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a leather artisan is someone who works with leather... I make parts for the watchbands and sometimes small goods.. plus I make a lot of items at home in my workshop
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I work in detroit... i am a leather artisan at shinola
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welcome I am from southfield. These forums are amazing to build your knowledge base. Lew
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if you want to do it right try a kwikprint one..... http://www.kwik-print.com
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Getting A Feel For Clicker Services Needed.
biglew replied to DoubleC's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
if i lived closer I would use your service... but the cost of shipping would defeat the purpose. I have a small tippman clicker... but need bigger. Eventually i hope to be able to get a nice swing arm press (might take years to save up for one) .....Its a shame I can't use the die presses at work for personal items... we have 8 including a couple really big ones good luck... I will follow the thread to see your progress Thanks Lew -
the underside of most watchbands will look different... because the bobbin thread on a machine sewed band will be a thinner thread than the top side. Greg... They are really looking great! keep posting the new ones thanks Lew
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how much for just a few pieces? thanks Lew
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kewl
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just ordered a hide from them.... about 11 weeks I am told
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i purchased your growler pattern today from etsy thanks Lew
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looks like you are doing really well.... Glad to see that Regards Lewis
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wish I was able to come.... I would really enjoy the class as well as all the other amazing ones Lew
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Hello From Saginaw, Mi, Newbie In Leatherworking
biglew replied to rjmccants's topic in Member Gallery
southfield and I love to make a lot of the same items you like.. feel free to chat me up.. or if you ever get down this way.. southfield / royal oak maybe a cup of coffee and show and tell....