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Thanks, Bob, that's what I suspected. I'd like to affix an etched flat piece to a wallet, What do you think about a protective sticker or paint on the back of the metal piece?

Would like to try an idea with nickel silver in contact with veg-tan leather. I tried it with copper and got that waxy green build up. Anyone know if "German silver" will do the same? thanks Scott

I've been trying to figure this out for some time, have searched other forums, and haven't found any info. Back in the 1930s bicycle and motorcycle seats were called saddles, and had a complex (to me at least) construction. There was a metal pan, sandwiched by layers of canvas, padding (felt, horsehair, or sponge rubber), and ~2-4oz leather or "artificial leather", often with a binding sewn around the edge, sometimes not. I've been able to recover these sufficiently with modern padding and some glue to hold the top and bottom leather in place in order to install the binding and then stitch (picture below). I'd like to be able to do it with the layers of canvas and without glue as they were done originally. I can form the leather, but holding everything in place and getting the binding stitched has me stumped. Given similarity of these seats to "saddles" and seeing the large the body of knowledge and experience here I thought I'd put the question to leatherworker. So the question is: how were these done originally and how can I do it now? I've been noodling this for months with no insight. Does anyone have any ideas or experience with this or something similar? Thanks for looking and for your input Originals: One I did:

thanks ferg, but not quite right. still looking

Thanks, I've had Nick make some stamps and he's A-OK. Looking for someone local tho, as some are more complicated recreations from photos, and I'd like to cut down some shipping time: have some projects that need stamps asap.

Looking for someone near 91016 to make some laser-cut stamps. thanks, Scott

Still looking

From an 1890s-1900s tool pouch, the eyelet/grommet is brass and ~1/2" wide. the latch is steel. any ideas who might have?

Hand stitched with NOS 1930s-1940s thread.

I like old bicycles, 1930s-1940s USA-made in particular. BITD there were a few companies making saddles for American balloon-tire bicycles in basically 2 types: pinch-pan (double-pan, top pan covered in leather, another pan on the underside to hold it tight), and sewn-edge (single-pan, some with covered edge some w/o). The pinch-pan type are fairly easy, been doing those for a couple of years. Last week I finally jumped the mental hurdle and tried sewn-edge. Here's the first, ~1939, no edge covering, original type and weight of leather, original thread type, original stitch-per-inch count. Here's attempt #2, ~1940, deep-bucket pan, edged: I always look for points to improve on, but I'm pretty happy with how these are coming out. Working on some more today

Wondering if anyone has long-term experience adhering ~4oz skirting to neoprene with fiebings leathercraft cement? thanks, Scott

I like it! What are those closures/latches called please?

On a 1930s American bicycle seat

Can anyone tell me if they're available, and where, please? Thank you!

All gone, thanks

Thanks.....I'm looking for vintage tools

Thank you, Kevin. Can you describe, show a picture, or tell me the name(s) of something that would set snaps, please?

I like using old tools, and need a snap setter. I'm wondering if any of the oldies I see on eBay can be used with new snaps, rivets, and if anyone can share experience. This is an example of the type I see offered at the auction site:

Thank you, I just looked them up and think that's likely out of my price range. I'm looking for something to imprint a series of #'s, just 100 per year, so from what I gather a pre-owned Kingsley would be my best bet. If you'd like to send a price please pm. Scott

please message me if you have one in working condition, thank you. Scott

doesn't have to be pretty, just sharp

Found one, thanks, Vandy!

Looking for a really nice one, can be new or an oldie, please pm or email scott at upforbids dot com please

It all depends on the leather and the condition. This was from a 1940 military field equipment pouch that was in outstanding condition, I didn't have to do much to it but clean with Leather New then lightly condition with mink oil.

Thank you!