Matt T

Thanks Ferg!

Yeah, the grinder is built into the machine for this purpose. I am not sure how I would go about honing it, or that it is necessary for this type of machine.

I trace around with a pen and then cut with scissors. For straight pieces I use a metal ruler and a rotary cutter.

What is the price per square foot or square meter? That could also be an indicator, if it is very low. Oh, and I wouldn't touch this stuff with a ten foot pole; just my two cents..

I just got my skiving machine, a consew dcs-s4, and I notice that if it's not sharpened frequently, the blade will pull the leather and mutilate my piece. My questions for those experienced with this type of machine: 1) How often do you find yourself sharpening? 2) How long do you grind the blade for? 3) How hard do you press the grinder into the blade? Sparks fly all over the place when I do it - is this too hard? I also use the sharpening rod on the inside of the wheel when I sharpen, in order to reduce burrs.

tell him you need a bolt of the material, and see if he agrees... lol

Yes, something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/KINGSLEY-HOWARD-HOT-STAMP-STAMPING-MACHINE-FOIL-3-x-100-3-ROLLS-YOUR-CHOICE/290740201796?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D18060%26meid%3D2383699171258327404%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D8304%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D221306518061%26

It's a Hot Foil Stamping machine, and the stamp will need to be custom milled by a machine shop. This might work if you aren't doing large quantities: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-leather-wood-stamp-brass-stamp-compatiable-with-soldering-iron-/130845339889?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=430177519379&hash=item1e76fd70f1

Pacific Trimming - Low quality hardware, but good for buying Riri zippers in specific lengths.

I'd be willing to bed that there is a form behind that leather, that remains in the end product. The leather is probably pushed/stretched to the form and attached with glue.

It's not impossible.. maybe it will stretch and you will have to add another hole, not the end of the world.

I like the idea, but I have a feeling it will dry up and get stuck after a bit of use. I use a broken awl, and apply a little at a time. A miniature screwdriver would work as well.

Hi edd, where do you live? I was given a quote from beraud and the prices for the paint are reasonable, but the shipping to the US would be 100 bucks. I am using the rebranded fenice paint from Tandy, and it works well enough that I may just give up on the idea of getting the beraud paint.

Is this what was ordered? http://www.beraud-sas.fr/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=162&category_id=110&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=31 Thanks, Matt

Nice job, well executed!

This is the one I have: http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/100125525#.UlL-7cakr-o Is it the right one? Maybe I got a bad batch.

I tried out DAP Weldwood this weekend, and it was a very frustrating experience. It is very watery, and soaks into the leather. It takes a lot longer to dry up, and it doesn't hold the pieces together. In my experience, Barge is 100x better. Maybe I am doing something wrong? Is there an additive that will make DAP thicker?

As an aside, what would cause it to react this way?

Will this work? I ordered some of these kidskins and they have a glazed finish: http://springfieldleather.com/18148/Kidskin%2CFinished%2CBone/

Or, you could go here, and get 10 times as much for 3 times the price... http://www.fineleatherworking.com/linen-thread

He is probably saying to burnish them until you can see your reflection.

I've contacted her, thanks Andrew! I also just found this list; looks very promising!: http://forum.purseblog.com/hermes/lots-info-4-u-hermes-tanneries-leather-availability-436633.html

Thanks Andrew. I had seen that post, but it mentioned that the leather she supplies is only in black and brown. I'm looking for more color options than that.

I am looking for colorful, high quality calf skins that are used in bags by Hermes, and Peter Nitz(heard about him from this site). Here is a picture from Peter's facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151517364581148&set=pb.182186731147.-2207520000.1379995614.&type=3&theater\\ Any ideas? Thanks!