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Access the Tandy Web Site. Consider one of the Starter Kits they have. This will provide you with a few small items to try your hand at. While on the site read and observe the free content that involves "How To". This will get your feet wet ferg

dirtclod, I am more than happy that you have been treated fair and square by Seigle. There are obvious shortcomings concerning the company at this time. Fact they have been in business for so long does not parallel the problems some have encountered this day and age. ferg

Nice story and nice product line. My take on having fun? If you do not enjoy it, get something else going. LOL ferg

Honey, Get used to it. All we can do is try to make good decisions and hope most everyone else does the same. I could tell you many stories but won't bother. ferg

You have done an admirable job with one caveat. You do need to include what I call "Beauty Marks". The little cuts with your swivel knife to add character and volume to your design. We have all been to the "Sore fingers/hands/wrist" place in the sky. Masking tape on your fingers helps a lot but some soothing hot water baths for your hands is about the only thing I can suggest. It gets better. ferg

I think you will be pleasantly surprised. ferg

Ray, I hope you enjoy your new machine. With unending help from Wiz and a lot of experimenting with foot pressure etc., I have very little problem with the marks on the leather I am sewing. Even with time spent, it was cheaper than a new machine that may do the same thing. just my .02 ferg

Hi TG, I suppose I do piss off a lot of folks. I am opinionated and have never said I wasn't. I have taught all my kids and grandkids that you speak what you believe to be the truth ALWAYS! I started this debacle and think I should end it with this, If you have grown to love this forum, including the ADMINs, as much as I do..... send whatever you can afford to the folks running this fine forum so we can offset the loss of AD revenue, they will have my contribution as soon as I finish this. One more thing. I also tell my kids and associates, "Don't ask my opinion on something unless you are prepared for the answer." ferg

I am curious to know what kind of leather you make your hats from. White cowhide/calfskin, leather is available from some one that has been mentioned here before. ferg

Your are correct, LCI is the manufacturer of the ClearLac that was also known as NeatLac. I just found my info when I bought from them. ferg

There are many folks that share your frustrations. I have to say also that there are some that have had very little to no hassle with them. The song and dance is ,"We couldn't find your e-mail." ferg

You do realize Neat Lac is still available only with an OEM name. Tandy owned the "Neat Lac" brand name if I remember correctly. Without doing some digging I don't remember the name of the company I bought the "Real Stuff" from. ferg

Personally, I think you should tell it like it is ferg

Basement is a bad idea UNLESS you have an area you can store with controlled humidity of about 35 to 40 percent. We lived in an old house some years ago. My stash of leather molded badly because of the high humidity prevalent most of the year. Dehumidifier is a must. ferg

A little more explanation as to how you done the burnishing. What products did you use? etc. ferg

Dave, I like your design because I like anything and all things Bob Park does. LOL I think you have most paths good. I don't see any reverse circles, that is first thing I look for. ferg

Thanks Ben, I e-mailed Cathy. ferg

whinewine, Their entire site is outdated What a jumble. I sent an e-mail with questions. Regards, ferg

Those rail cars are going to be awfully small guys. Even on a 2" belt the cars, track, and wheels could only be a total of 1 3/4" tall max. ferg

I can't even get anything from their website. I see nothing to send an e-mail or a telephone number. If you have same thanks ferg

Overnight at least. ferg

I am not bashing Barry's knives in the slightest, simply need more than one source for an 1/8" bead blade, preferably fit a Tandy knife. ferg

My first thought was a railroad track. Unless he has a particular font in mind for his name, use one of the "Railroad" fonts. Google for the font. I have used some of those. ferg