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    Try this https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Secrets-F-Baird/dp/091828001X Tom
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    First off, have you done your research? There is lots of good advice available here in figuring out what you need for a sewing machine. Look for pinned threads in the sewing machine forum. Tom
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    Heat depending on temperature will cause the leather to harden and shrivel up. Too much oil is a big problem. Try placing in a pan of cornstarch or kitty litter for a few days to absorb the oil. Stir it around every few hours to put dry media in contact with the oil. NFO usually darkens leather. Sometime much darker than you expect. Always do test pieces to see what works and doesn't work before hitting a project you have put a lot of time and effort into. Use leather from the same hide as they don't all behave the same. Tom
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    Pictures might help Tom
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    Tooling

    Northmount replied to Tpc's topic in How Do I Do That?

    Lots of info about casing (wetting prior to tooling) your leather here in this thread. http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/19121-casing-leather/ You need a finish that is resistant to water, some acrylic leather finishes work, but I prefer a lacquer based leather finish for this case. Tom
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    It's great to have your input. My stint in a wheelchair was only 3 weeks. Not years like many. We have a dear friend that was in a car accident and is now a high level quad with some use of her arms. Over 30 years now. Tom
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    Hi @Wizcrafts , could you comment on the GMarie's (the OP) question. Should have been under sewing machines and it would have been noticed sooner. Then it got hijacked by Colemckeon! He was whining about his post in help wanted. Tom
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    You have hijacked the OP's thread, completely off their topic. That is bad form or etiquette on any forum. You could have started a new thread yourself or sent a PM to a moderator. You posted your help wanted thread at 3:48PM. It was approved by a moderator at 6:07PM, less than 3 hours later. Since no moderator is sitting waiting for you to post, what do you expect? We have our own jobs, not affiliated with LW and just volunteer here as moderators. We like to support our group and to see and learn what others are doing. You should apologize to the OP. I've hidden your similar post in another thread, since it destroys the continuity of that thread as well. Tom
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    Generally, the wheelchair user is not using the tires to propel themselves. Usually grip a smaller diameter wheel, usually chromed, mounted outside the the tire. There is not a lot of distance between the tire and the 'drive' wheel, so could be some contamination, though not as serious. Gloves may need wrist support as shown in the photos. Tom
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    If wrong rotation, and this is a 3 phase motor, reversing any 2 leads will change the direction of rotation. Tom
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    That sounds better. Couldn't see how you would be able to line up precisely to etch after paint or dye. Makes a lot of sense. Tom
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    Take a look at Jim Linnell's website and his video on how to make feathers. https://elktracksstudio.com/collections/videos/products/3d-feather-workshop. You will learn what leather to use, how to make all sizes down to earring size. I think you will find it well worth the $30US. As soon as I get past a bunch of renovation work, I want to sit down and start making feather earrings too. Tom
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    See comments with your other post at http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/77165-selling-tons-of-vintage-and-new-large-small-buckles-cochos-hardware/?tab=comments#comment-510325 Pricing in USD, shipping, your location ... Tom
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    Please review the marketplace rules. http://leatherworker.net/forum/forum/70-announcements/ Provide pricing in USD, shipping, and your location. Tom
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    Definitely. I like to tryout patterns or make new patterns using paper or light weight cardboard. I staple the edges together to check shape and fit. Adjust as necessary, then go for the leather. Sometimes will do a second prototype on cheap leather to see how it really turns out. Tom
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    Using Adobe's measure function, the widest part of the pattern is about 8.75 inches. Check your printout and see if it matches. Tom
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    Your PDF viewer should have some options in the print dialog box. Depending on your viewer, it could be under "zoom" or "print handling" or similar description. Select tile pages or split pages to multiple sheets. It will split the drawing up into multiple sheets, you trim and tape them together. Print at 100% scale. Play with it a bit and you will find the right settings for printing tiled images. Tom
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    Only if you are too heavy handed. Peening should be done with light taps, not slams like trying to ring the bell at the circus. Work in a circular pattern to evenly peen the stud. Don't hit the washer. Tom
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    Doing the beveling like you did, inside versus outside, is called inverted beveling. There are various inverted carving patterns around. It can be advantageous to use for a different effect. Tom
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    A Canadian source for Angelus paints is http://www.longviewleather.com/angelus-paints/ Located in Longview, AB, about 30 minutes or so south of Calgary on hwy 22. They have a web store. Tom
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    Use right twist for the outside thread. I recall reading a couple threads on this subject if you want to search for more information. Tom
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    Here are links to a few threads here on LW. http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/74742-ever-seen-this-vacuum-setup/?tab=comments#comment-491611 http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/27904-leather-holster-forming-vacuum-versus-press/?tab=comments#comment-175367 http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/72326-wet-molding-pressing-in-hydraulic-press-etc-holsters/?tab=comments#comment-473131 http://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/22164-cheap-holster-press/ If you want to do a search here, you will find more threads with good information and photos. Tom
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    As soon as you get a the gel antique on, you have to start scrubbing it off with a wet sponge. If you don't it stays on thick, darker, over the whole item. As an example, saddle tan turns the whole item a dark red. George Hurst has a short video showing how to use it. It would be really nice if Tandy would actually put some instructions on the bottle! Then I might have half a chance of not ruining my project. Don't use gel antique and antique paste on the same project. Tom
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    Calgary, AB
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    Moore Leather --- Can you update this thread with photos that have gone missing due to being linked to a sharing site? Seems they have been deleted, moved or otherwise changed permissions. Please add them to a new post here, or to a gallery here. If you need help to do so, PM me so I can help. I can even stuff them into the original posts if you make them available to me. Tom
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