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  1. Matt T
    Good work Monica! I like it.
  2. Matt T
    Thanks for sharing. That's a really nice piece!
  3. Matt T
    You're using chrome tanned leather, and you are looking for vegetable tanned leather.
  4. Matt T
    I think those tandy prongs are for lacing, or really thick thread. The dividers with regular pricking irons would work just fine, but you need to have more than one iron; one that has many teeth for the straight runs, and one that has two teeth for the corners and bends.
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    I just discovered this, and have been using it for a week. Really nice. http://www.amazon.co...e/dp/B0016ZZOEK Use this with a ruler to mark a straight line near the edge, and then use your pricking irons to mark / punch holes
  6. Matt T
    David, do your cuts after joining the pieces.
  7. Matt T
    Where did your friend get the leather? It's a rejected hide from Hermes? Seems to have a lot of creases in it.
  8. Matt T
    Barge cement will work, and is available at Tandy. Just make sure to use it properly. Coat both surfaces, let dry for a bit, and then press together. Try a practice piece first, of course. If you want PVC, try this: http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_specific.cfm?ClientID=15&ProductID=18847 Produces a VERY strong bond.
  9. Matt T
    Yeah, that might work normally, but I'm making some wallets from alligator skin ($$$)
  10. Matt T
    Thanks Electrathon, I just ordered a couple skins.
  11. Matt T
    Anyone know where I can get very thin leather, for use on the interior of a wallet?
  12. Matt T

    Moore & Giles

    Matt T replied to leatherjo's topic in Suppliers

    I received the catalog, and the products look nice - but only consumer goods. I guess I will try to contact them directly.
  13. Matt T
    Is it just me, or does the thumbnail of your dog look really angry? When zoomed in she looks relaxed.
  14. Matt T

    Moore & Giles

    Matt T replied to leatherjo's topic in Suppliers

    Also interested. Sent for a catalog - hopefully it will have pricing for hides.
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    Cad Software

    Matt T replied to Matt T's topic in Computer Help

    I just found this, haven't used it yet. Anyone tried it? Looks really cool. http://www.exactflat.com/
  16. Matt T
    Add me please.
  17. Matt T
    Doubt you would have a problem if you put it in your checked in luggage (not accessible to you)...
  18. Matt T
    I found an opaque white pentel pen at Michaels that works well on dark leathers. It rubs off with a little bit of moisture.
  19. Matt T
    Sylvia, I think a moderator probably removed the link to his store.
  20. Matt T
    Mod Podge is a PVA glue. FYI. It's good for joining leather together, but I believe it remains water soluble. try rubbing the edge with some warm water a few times and see if it holds up.
  21. Matt T
    You guys just need to look a little harder: http://www.pjtool.com/metalrussianalphabetstampsset.aspx
  22. Matt T
    I think it'd be better to also make/provide some things that aren't so generally available. Create a lower priced stitching clam, for example. Figure out how to produce pricking irons, etc...
  23. Matt T
    Plus, you are removing the strongest leather under the stitch by creating that channel...
  24. Matt T
    I mist with water on the flesh side, and use an iron. Don't iron directly on the finished surface. It helps.
  25. Matt T
    It will outlast the macbook, that's for sure!
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