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Hi One other thing you can do is just scroll up to the top of the page here and type in notepad into the search box. You will see a list 3 pages long - of all posts with the word notepad in them. Quite a few of the posts have pictures of different kinds of notepads people here have made... It took me a while to figure this Search feature out - I am fairly new here and there is soooooo much to see and learn here. Anything you might have a question about - probably has been discussed, so that is another really good way to find information. Plus you get to see a lot of different design ideas.... There is so many pictures and so much Really Great information lurking in the old posts on... Good luck with your project & happy tooling!

Thanks, and it's OK - you and Everyone else here seems to call it Aussie Wax... ...cept us noobs Really, Thanks Again for your help

Soooo, I seem to be doing something wrong in the search for Aussie Wax... All I have been able to find is Fiebing's - Aussie Leather Conditioner I usually try to shop and get the best price... Where do you get the Aussie Wax? Thanks again for All of your help

Thank You So Much Kate... Thanks for Every one of the REALLY Great Tips Especially the one about the Filter on the Fan and using it to suck the fumes away... I wouldn't have thought of that also Thanks for the mention about the Aussie Wax. I keep hearing about that and now I will put it on my list, along with lambskin scraps OH, and By The Way - Very Clever coaster Holder! I just love this place, where knowledge and experience is freely shared! Awesome! Thanks again for All of your help!

Those are really beautiful, Kate. I admire your work..tooling, dying, edging... it is always top notch! I found your post while I was searching info about coasters... trying to find answers before I ask questions... I have been making coasters and have tried quite a few different finishes. For what I am making, I like the looks of Neatsfoot oil, a couple of days of sun tan... and I like the looks and smell of the Fiebing's Leather Balm w/Atom Wax - and that polishes up real nice. But I do worry about what people might spill on their coasters and if they will hold up, looks wise. I have "test" coasters all around my house and they seem to hold up just fine for me. But the only thing I put on them is mostly a hot cup of coffee/tea or a water bottle. I wonder how they will wear under different settings. The first problem I had was that I made them out of leather that was not thick enough and the edges would always curl - so now I always use 9-10 oz leather. The second problem I had was what finish to use. When I saw your post I decided to get some of the Deft clear satin wood finish and give it a try... First it was a shipping nightmare... The guy that shipped the first 2 quarts sent it USPS - which is a no-no. It came with obvious leakage, but the box was undamaged. I felt bad that there was a problem, but I refused the shipment because I had no idea how much of the finish was left in the cans. The second shipment came by UPS and the guy had put metal clips on the lids to hold them on - but the clips had gone through the top of the cans... I have never had so much trouble with ordering things to be shipped to me... more lessons learned... Sooooo, once I got it I used it on my usual coasters and Yeikes - the smell was almost overwhelming... WOW! I ended up leaving my trays of coasters under the stove vent - to suck up the fumes (the fan turned on of course - not the stove ............ from the problems I had with shipping I learned from the Post Master that the Deft clear satin wood finish is Highly flammable and he said it was explosive... ) I suppose I should have only done one coaster to see how it turned out, but I did a couple of dozen and it took about 8 hours for the smell to fully dissipate. I guess if I do use this on all my coasters, I should put up something like a painting booth, clean, dry and ventilated..... i was just wondering, how long did it take for your casters to be dry enough to stack, or touch each other with out sticking to each other - which was a problem I had when I had used the Satin Sheen. Even after they had been dry for more than a week they were still sticky - to each other. I Really Really like the way that Deft finish made my coasters look, once they were dry... and I was Amazed at how well the Deft clear satin wood finish absorbed into the leather. I was just wondering if you have any tips for how to use the Deft clear satin wood finish ? Do you put the deft finish on the edges too? I like the idea of not having to worry about the coasters getting water damaged or stained, or the coaster dye or edge dye leaving a stain on something. Any and all suggestions would be highly appreciated.

So Sorry..... I didn't know Drac, but this poem always always brings a sad peace to my heart in times like this... A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING... Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die... ...rest in peace, Drac

Thank You Bluerose2001! I love to wear the one with the clear conchos and it's amazing how really sparkely it is outside in the sun. BTW - I am still looking for a good source for Real Silver conchos and Real Silver Conchos with Real Turquoise with screw backs - 3/4 inch. If anyone knows where to find something like this - I would be forever in your debt... heheh well, so to speak...

I was looking for a bigger piece of granite for my tooling table too... when some friends decided to remodel their bathroom. And you know what I have now… it is one inch thick and 3 1/2 feet long by 2 1/2 feet wide, with a 4 inch back splash piece – and the Polished Black Granite is all mounted on a solid 1 1/2 inch wood frame… and it was FREE and it fits real nice up on my table and it is beautiful, a real pleasure to work on! It has only one small hole in it off to the side – where the sink bowl was mounted up on top on the counter - that my Makers Stamp fits in perfect. That way nothing falls in... Mounted on solid wood like that – I don't think I'm going to worry about it cracking. So, I thought I'd mention my lucky find, thinking that another source for granite or marble would be talking to your local contractors that do remodeling. Cheers and Have fun with your project!

WOW - I am stunned at your accomplishments........ You have TRULY AWESOME skills... VERY

FYI - While searching for something else I came upon this old thread for ----> Circle Cutting that also has different ideas for cutting circles... In this very old thread started back in 11/08, is a link to some other Circle Cutters that may also be of help. lion-office.com There are a dozen or so different designs including the one I used to use... LION Ev-R-Round Perfiect Circle cutter - which was an inexpensive solution to my less than perfect hand cut circles. There are a lot of really good ideas and also a couple of other links in that old post for other cutters... Latest Gadget and Olfa Rotary Circle Cutter - # CMP-3 Hope this helps

Yes! Verrry Clever idea... I like it! I like them both... You are giving me ideas for Christmas Presents - Thank You!

Very Very Nice! I really like the design, and the color too! Would you mind sharing.... what color did you use for that... antique?

I Like it, I Like it! Say, how did you do the back of the picture frame? Will it hang, or stand up? Good work! I really like your horse & rider. I'd be proud to use that frame!

FYI - This is up for bid right now on EBAY - DUCKCREEKTRADERS *They also made a smaller version and it is also up for bid now. US & CS Sm. Emboss Plates High Impact Poly 1 1/4"x3/4"

I am Really Inspired by All of the really Amazing leather work posted here in the forums... I am pretty new here and I have been looking through old posts and came upon this one for a Totally Awesome belt... the last post before mine was back on 22 April 2008 But I thought I'd just say something here to bring this up to the top of the list so some of the newer folks could see it easier... kseidel You really must have some Incredibly Proud customers!

Thanks Kate I finally was able to find all the posts for Don101 yesterday, and was happily finding his pics and postss..., I was just going to the 3rd page when that terrible debacle happened with the "Reported Attack Page" that wasted about an hour of my time.... Sooooo Thank You CitizenKate and Hilly, for the instructions to search for the posts. I would not have thought to do that, especially after the Find my content link would not work on his profile. I did find a Very interesting discussion on casing that I think should be pinned so others can find it easier. There is lots of really important info there. Casing Leather - started by UKRay Any way - Thanks for all your help!

Hi Damon Practice on scraps first. Probably depends on different pieces of leather, casing, and emboss plate design. When using a cutting die it is easy, as you said. Embossing takes just a little practice and you'll get the feeling for how long it takes. On some of the plates I use I'll hold it down for 10 to up to 30 seconds... It also helps to have something under the piece of leather you want to emboss, the size of the emboss plate - to help with the embossing process and to help push the leather up into the emboss plate. I use a piece of 9/10 oz leather.

Hi Luke - If you are still interested...... I had written to Duckcreektraders to get their recommendation and this is what they sent.... They recommended 2 from Harbor Freight. 6 Ton A-Frame Bench Shop Press Harbor Freight Item # 1666 Only $89.99 and also 12 Ton Shop Press Harbor Freight Item #33497 Only $139.00 Sale $129.00 I also found this one 12 Ton Shop Press at Amazon for $119.00 12 Ton Shop Press If I was going to get one of these I would look for feed back and also check what the shipping charges are. Ray Tipton from Duckcreektraders says "We use a 12 ton shop press but if you don't need to do anything much bigger than half a wallet or such a matter a smaller one would work" He also sent me this Shop Press Instructions