biglew

make sure you protect your trailer between shows......

i have a couple of the blackriver laser guides... easy to use and a inexpensive choice. At work we have many dial indicator gauges that measure leather more accurately... but i doubt most people need to be that picky.... as in the products we make that can't vary by more than 2/10ths of a MM

look at this... maybe it will help. It made my motor run a bit of smoother curve

i would be interested in some items i am sure... please let me know what you are selling

also interested in seeing what you have for sale... looking for edge bevelers..creasing tools.... and just more stuff to grow my tools thanks Lew

forget about the price.... as a beginner just choose affordable tools and work on technique... as you gain experience you will decide if there is a good reason to get more expensive tools. I have over 200 craftool of varios ages and a load of Midas tools and a few others... I really want some hackbarth tools.. but why??? I need to master what I have rather than spending more money so get a few basic tools for the style of tooling you like Lew

if you are on a budget this is the way to go.... I have 3 and they are locked in at 3 different widths. So I always have one ready. (i have 3 because I have bought them at garage sales..lol otherwise 1 is all you really need lew

WOW... great work. If your belts and other items are as beautiful in looks and craftsmanship as your plaques well then you are amazing! AND I love the toolholder you have in the video. Michael at anvil is another great leatherworker. I have watched his videos Hope to see more of your work soon! Thank You for serving! Lewis

can you explain why you would have to regrind? thanks Lew

very interesting

don't spend money yet... first see what types of items you are interested in making.... Carving leather is a whole different set of tools as opposed to making wallets / purses/ bags

Most anything you can think of can be learned on youtube

beautiful work

yup.... and i have read your site about your garden and log home that you built. My cousin has also built one similar to yours... he even built a wood fired pizza / bread oven on the kitchen side of the massive fireplace stack... You have many accomplishments in your life! You Rock!! PS.. you are the same age as my dad Keep living Life and love what you do. Family is everything.. Lew

leather is a bit light for grooving. I usually use a mallet or upholstery hammer to tap down the thread at the stitch line

I use this type of needle at work.... let me tell you I tape my fingers up while working...but after several hundred stitches a day my hand is cramped and tired from pulling the threads tight all day long!!

lol.... afraid to show it to my HQ friend.... she will want me to make her one....

would love to see more of your work

also look at the Bona Allen Postal bags....... looking forward to the mail bag pattern Thanks Lew

nice strap

i usually do 4plait or 8 plait around a core... there are plenty of tutorials on you tube..check them out

I have used the gold star press and dies and they work as good as my 189$ press

thanks

about what amount did they charge?

learn to make a whip... scare the neighbors..... just kidding