Matt T
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I ordered the 130 cm one, and it's pretty long. It could work with a stool, but I think I will cut it down to use in a chair.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solid-BRASS-CONNECTOR-JOINT-Medium-Wallet-Chain-Rope-Key-Safety-Hardware-/231237423935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item35d6d3133f
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I'd guess either a leather splitter or embossing machine. Do you have a picture from the front view?
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I believe it's illegal in the US now.
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Thanks Monica. This leather is 5/6 oz and appears to be chrome and then veg tanned; it's pretty stiff. I think the sonoma line is more soft than this.
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Anyone know what type of leather this is? It's about 5/6 oz. I bought it from Maverick several months ago.
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I use a soldering iron with special tips from ebay, but I find it only useful for the first layer; I use it to melt the paint into the leather for a good bond. After that I go through the same process that thefannitor describes above. I went to the hardware store and bought a side by side outlet box, dimmer switch, and outlet. I used those parts to construct a device I use to control the temperature of my soldering iron.
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Angle is the same. Height is different.
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From what I have read, it is one step lower than cable linen. You have their best stuff!
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Luggage tags
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It's most likely not first grade; John from Horween replied in another thread to this question, and stated that Springfield has bought both grades in the past. I took that as a hint that they are now selling second grade. I would call and ask; curious what they would say.
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Reconditioning Crocodile Hide.
Matt T replied to MuddyClearWaters's topic in Exotics, Reptiles, Furs and others
http://www.amazon.com/Saphir-Beauty-Milk-Reptan-50/dp/B002A90GB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403275714&sr=8-1&keywords=reptan -
Yeah, your compass line looks fine, but that's because you are using veg tan. You need the heated creaser when you use chrome tan
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It's acrylic paint. You can use Angelus paint for this.
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Kenyans don't mind working for 0.25 per hour, that's why
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Try looping the thread over the needle during your stitching process.
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Those chinese irons have a different shape to them; more like a diamond shape. If you're serious about this, you should get vergez or dixon. Also, at 9SPI I think 432 is a little large - I don't think that is your main problem though; it's probably your technique, as others have noted.
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I would go with RIRI if you are looking for a high end zipper. They are of the highest quality and are readily available from buckguy and pacific trimming.
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Handbag-Clutch
Matt T replied to Tatyana's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Looks nice. My only suggestion would be to think about putting a liner of some sort to cover the backside of the leather and the zipper. -
I think this is the most impressive thing I've ever seen on this forum. Wow!
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Most amazing to me is the woman with the long manicured nails doing leather work.
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Yes, like a Chicago screw without the threads.
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Don't get hung up on having it be a screw then. Just make two pieces that can be glued together, male and female sides?
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Arocco, are you affiliated with them in some way? I received some sample swatches from them and they were really nothing special - I certainly wouldn't be paying those prices