Beaverslayer

Hi Denise, What I use on mine is Google, they have a free service that trcks not only the hits but also who, where, when and almost why. They also supply you with the code to cut and paste and tell you just where to paste it in your code. https://www.google.com/analytics It's a real neat addition that keeps track of everything, you might want to have a look. Ken

Don't ya just love to lace Scouter? Very nicely done. Ken

Regis, could you back it with a thin piece of some kind of plastic, like cutting board or something. Then drill holes and lace the outer edge? Ken

I like the mawls as well, shows just how much leather those things have pounded over the years. Thanks for sharing. Ken

Welcome to the forum Sodapop, great to have you here. Hope to see some pics soon of your work. Ken

Great job Sawyer, it turned out real nice. As far as the lacing sharp corners, practice on some old scraps cut to diferent radius' and you'll get the hang of it in no time. Ken

Busted, just a great idea, and a worthy cause as well. Can you imagine the old lady whackin ya up side the head with that thing full of what they put in purses? MAN would that leave a mark. Keep up the inginuity. Ken

I agree fully, your wallets are getting so Beautiful. Keep up the great work. Ken

Great job Spider, that liner is REAL nice. Ken

Makes shivers go up my spine too see that Skulls are catching on here. Good looking work. Ken

Yes that is one fine looking rig. You did a great job on the molding, and the color and texture combinations make this rig just POP. Thanks for sharing. Ken

Very nice Larry, a simple but elegant look. Ken

Yes rdb, that is one fine looking strap. You did a wonderful job on the tooling. and I really like the color of it. Ken

You do some real nice work Luke, you've gained a new fan. I like the one on the right the best. Ken

Now those are KNIVES....I love the bottom left one, how long is that stick? Great work there Luke. Ken

We will be waiting patiently for pictures of what you come up with. If any help is needed, don't hesitate to ask, someone will be along to help you out. Ken

Nice looking set there Luke, and a nice order as well, good for you. Ken

Pet, over here on the other side of the big pond, we called that "tooling" or "carving" It is done with many many diferent tools. If you look at Tandy's website, and have a look at all the tools that are available, you will get a better understanding. Also there are some great tutorials that people have done to show you how to use these tools. Here's a link to Tandy http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/Stamps-Craftool.asp Hope this helps in some way. Ken

That's some awesome work you're doing there, keep it up and thanks for sharing. Ken

I used to make these "Hammer Hats" out of scrap, but they would take sooo long to make I don't do it anymore. Ken

Johan, that's nice looking, I always like that color. I also would like to know how you hold the Bible into this. Ken

Welcome to the forum Pet, good to have you join. You are going to find lots of people here always willing to help out. Looking at your site, I see you are well on your way already, great looking work. Ken

The holes you need to mark and punch for the lacing along the edge of the shoulder piece need to be 1/4" apart. The should also be 1/4" in from the edge of the shoulder piece. Start marking the holes from the first hole that already has a lace through it from attaching the shoulder piece to the back of the vest. Work your way to the middle, and as before, then measure and mark fro the other side to the middle, making any correction at this point.

Wolvie, if you think I'm gonna put LOVE into what I'm making you....well I think you better make an appointment to see someone about some help....LOL The dedication, you know it, even doing a tutorial on it. Ken

WOW, that alligator works out to about $1200.00 a square foot. Kinda makes me want to fill the bathtub up and grow a few of those things. Ken