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Melanie web site has nothing on it right now ferg

I have an 8500watt generator we used last year when a storm took our power for 7days. It has two wheels at one end with handles/stand at the other. Takes two men and a boy to put it into the bed of my pick-up. Generators must be located a safe distance from any live animals, humans included. All that said, here in Ohio I doubt if you would get on the grounds with a generator of any size. Noisy? you bet. Smelly and other problems. I know where you are coming from but personally, I wouldn't even consider it. ferg

I see at least 4 or 5 tools that have been hand made by someone. The leather stamps look exactly like some I have which I would have bought between 1954 and 1956. ferg

Obviously this is going nowhere. We all have our opinions and there is know point in dragging this out which does nothing but create some hard feelings. Johanna, please lock this thread. ferg

You need to read all the posts, namely mine and Art's. Many of us have helped folks on this forum with material and tools. I won't send money to anyone that I do not know. That reminds me of the guy standing at an intersection wanting money instead of a job. ferg

I have to admit it is one great looking piece of hardware plus being functional for a change. I think if I can dream up something to use one for I might just bite the bullet and pay $14.95. Your shipping might be a problem. Just a note: We ship a lot to Canada, first class mail. No matter what the value is we note the value at no more than $15.00. We found out the hard way the customs in Canada was charging the customers very big fees if it was over the fifteen bucks. In three years we have had one item that didn't get shipped to the customer. ferg

This one is $14.00 http://boldleaddesigns.com/shop/add-locking-jaw-snap/ A buck is a buck! ferg

Hi Mia, I know absolutely nothing about "kick starter". When I began my foray into the art of leather my income was $72.00 per month. Admittedly, that was a long time ago. The point I am making is, I had little to nothing as far as money. I did have a lot of " Get-up and Go". I ask for nothing. My question is this, " Why do so many expect so much monetarily?"I have no problem with offering info, I do have problem with asking for handouts. BTW: I have given several folks that were down and out, materials and tools. ferg

Why can you not drill the cast iron?ferg

I haven't used much of the unfinished Butts but I have used many of the Shell Cordovan from Horween. Makes beautiful wallets that fetch very good prices. The casing of the butts is a little different. This leather is extremely close/tight grained. Requires a little longer time in the casing solution to make it work great. ferg

Overall you done pretty well. Use a hair tool to define some lines on the stem. Work on walking your beveler. You can smooth this one out with a modeling tool. Your knife cuts for the edge are uneven. Try to use the same pressure on the knife as you make your cuts. ferg

Maybe because so many folks like them, hmmmmm?ferg

Kenny, I will give you $150 for it. Believe me, that machine is not worth what you are asking. ferg

$150.00, you pay half the shipping. I know how heavy they are. I rebuilt a 5 in1, it weighed 42 pounds packaged. ferg

Some things we do unconsciously make you feel good all over don't they? ferg

One of my Grandfathers died in 1940, I preface with this to set the time in my life. As farmers, all butchering and preperation of meat for the family was done by hand.Grandpa Newt had a set of butcher knives. The night before butchering he used a piece of native stone to whet the knives. Spit for lubricant, many strokes on that old stone.He tested by shaving some hair off his arm. Those knives never seen a strop and they were not sharpened during the next long day of cutting. Forgive me, your question took me back many years ago when a small boy of six years was extremely impressed with his Grandpa's many talents. ferg quote name='sierraleather' timestamp='1341097363' post='254753'] Aside from your blade being chipped or it drags so badly it won't cut butter,what is your definition of "sharp", and how do you test or determine what is sharp,thanks

Michael, You are still wet behind the ears. LOL I am 78 years young, Mike is a few younger. ferg

Mike, From one old man to another, "you do good". ferg

I believe your holes are too large. What type of thread are you using? ferg

Just enough to get the shiny smooth edge. ferg

How bout around 1200 to 1500 rpm. Works for me. ferg quote name='Chavez' timestamp='1340226853' post='253416'] Hi sixer, If I hold the burnisher for to long, yes, I could feel the burn. I thought it was part of the process :brainbleach: Like you can't have a BURNisher without some burn =) Would recommend dropping the rpm to 5k?

I have a Consew servo on my 206RB5 with a reducing pulley, have no such issues. You do realize there is a control knob on the end of the servo to change speed etc. I set mine about mid-way to sew maybe ten stitches per, I don't like sewing leather real fast. Barely pressing my foot on the pedal will create very slow stitching as in 1 stitch per. Full pedal will do the 10 but your work up to it. BTW: I don't think there is a clutch in the Servos ferg

We are surmising the mother has gotten herself killed on the road. These little guys are probably looking for some food. They are about the size folks use to keep for pets. They definitely followed my voice. Now! What do I do with our collie that has been sprayed several times in the past? She will probably be spending some extended time inside the house. ferg

I grow my own vegetable and flowers from seed in my greenhouse. I just finished planting the last of 2000 annuals yesterday. Have about 4000 flowers in our yard including the perennials. That, my friend will keep you from "burning out" on leather. ferg

Sixer, Did you see the original post I made with the photos? What other info would you like? ferg