TomG

What all of the previous posters said. There is a TON of information on this subject here. Not sure why you didn;t find much. What you will find is there are a number of ways to finish. You should try several on test pieces and use whichever one suits you best. Personally, I almost never use NFO. Maybe I should but I go a different route. I case and do my impressions/stamping. Then I apply resist if needed. Then I dye. Next I apply Leather Balm with Atom Wax. Followed by Antiquing gel if needed. Finally, a coat or 2 of Resolene or Acrylic Floor Wax, diluted 50/50 with water. Works for me.

Does anyone have any tips on how to clean shearling that has gotten wet and possibly developed mildew or mold? Thanks

I am interested in one of the Bluegrass edgers. If you have one for sale at a reasonable price, please let me know. Thanks

Funny. I've done something similar. I have a pebbled stepping stone I use and after I wet it, I aly it on and put a board on top. then I walk on it and bounce a couple of times. Similar result. Good use of the Res and dye though. I like it..

If not, check www.sewingmachines.com. They have a good stock of the needles, bobbins, and parts

Did the strap have some curvy spots? that's what you usually get when you cut on a curve. Someone told me that they thought the Amish craftsmen had a way to drag it over a ceiling joist or door and straighten them out to a degree.

Oh.. Those supplying super log straps are either cutting a side in an oblong or oval, or bevelling and splicing

I have a new customer that I make custom service leads for. He requires 80", finished, and the design requires 95"+ strap lengths. I have to find leather suppliers who will do some measuring and hand selecting for me. It is a challenge. Good luck

I've used the acrylics from Hobby Lobby and Michael's with very good results. My wife used the $1 a bottle stuff on a key fob 3nyears ago and it has not faded or chipped despite being knocked around in my pocket for over 3 years.

Take it back to them and make them replace it. I had to do that with a piece of Latigo a while back. It had a strip of rawhide about 2 wide that ran from belly to backbone. I literally had to saw through it. I had no problem exchanging it.

If you are trying to engrave a design that you can paint, you'd want to cover the leather with blue painters tape and engrave through that. Then, lightly wipe it to get any soot off and paint over the tape. You are essentially using it as a mask. Let it dry thoroughly and peel off.

I've made stuff that is laser engraved. Electron and Jersey are both right. The laser burns the leather. The laser should have what is called an Air Assist that directs a stream of air at the surface where the beam is hitting. The laser also has a good fume/smoke exhaust system that is sucking the stuff out the rear of the engraver. As long as the user is not using too much power and generating excessive smoke and soot, all is well. I use Leather Balm with Atom wax as a sealer.

Thanks to all. Weaver is it. And I have samples on the way. Ya gotta love this site!!!

Thanks. I'm checking to see if those have the hole or the loop. But they are the right size and LOOK like the right weight. I have spent literally 6 hours searching for solid brass that are not outrageously expensive. No luck! Fingers crossed

I need a good source of 30 - 35mm sleigh bells. Looking for brass or brass plated, medium weight.. I need the type that have the hole for mounting and not the raised strap. I've done my searching here and everything I've found is outdated. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Can you tell us the setting you used? I have a 40W as well and wanted to do the same. %power, speed, etc. Thanks

Looking for one. I'm in the Atlanta area. Thanks Tom

Contact cement the edges together and sew inside of the cement line. Check out Arthur Porter on YouTube

I'm interested in getting these. I'll even pay for shipping <g> Tom

But... It's more FUN to bitch

Hey Grumpy, Toss some Resolene in your morning coffee and all will be well in the world. I haven't seen the catalog yet, but I'll take a look in a sec. You have my curiousity peaked. MY only gripe, and it's petty, is the user who asks questions and obviously has not bothered to do even a rudimentary search to see that it has been asked and answered 100 times. But, life's too short to let stuff like that really bother me

Thanks Max. I'll check into that

I seem to recall they said to wet them with saddle soap and do what you said. I'm trying to figure out how long a strap I can get out of a side and minimize my waste.

5/8" to 3/4"

Some time back, I found a method of cutting long, continuous straps from Latigo. It involved rounding the corners on a side and cutting non-stop around the perimeter. But I don't remember the details such as how to straighten the curves, limits to the curved portions, etc. Anyone have the info? I've searched here for over an hour with no luck.