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Perma Lok Needle here is a link to them on TLF website. Cheers, Kevin

Thanks TR, I was able to get some latigo that I think will work. I have never worked with it, is it considered a finished leather? both front and back? Does it need to be oiled/waxed/sealed? Where these will be straps and used with regularity, I want them to last him as long as possible and not bleed into his clothing or stain his basket. Thanks again, Kevin

Thanks, that's good news. I've never tried to ship anything that expensive or large into the country. Kevin

Thought I'd try this route first. Please let me know if you have a boss that you'd like to sell in Canada. Just trying to save Shipping/Duty. Thank you, Kevin

Here is a link to all of the free vids on the TLF site: Free Tandy vids You can also pay a subscription, and see over 100 diff vids at Tandy's "Leathercraft Library" Leathercraft Library I admit, I subscribed for 1 month, I feel it was very worth it. There's a lot of video there to watch in 1 month... Enjoy, Kevin

A friend of mine recently won a pack basket at a charity auction and it has nylon straps. He wants me to make straps for it. I'm thinking they should be be made with latigo for the strength and weather resistance. What weight should I use? I don't have any latigo and have never worked with it, so whatever I get, I'm going to have to buy. I'd like to make sure I got it right the first time. He also wants me to incorporate a leather flap/lid for it to keep the rain off of the contents etc. Suggestions? Thanks, Kevin

That sucks for sure. "Karma is a bitch" comes to mind, and I try to find comfort in that. I'd definitely drop him a line just so he knows his actions haven't gone undiscovered. (if you haven't) Maybe go as far as to send him the link to this thread. You still have my support, should I ever need anything. Kevin

Very nice! welcome.

very nice. Kevin

They are BEAUTIFUL Ed! Were they all orders, or do you make some up in advance for future? Kevin

Agreed ^ I just use the "poundo board" or cutting board to absorb the tips of my lacing chisels and punches etc. Kevin

I try to make the most of my time here. If I can make someone laugh that's when I really get started hahha <--- pic of me Christmas shopping with my sister. Even funnier, my sister-in-law went and bought me the hat for our gift exchange. hahhaha Cheers, Kevin

Way to go, it's a constant battle to stay organized. My wife is always laughing at me when I say, ooooooh save this or save that, it'll be good for my leather stuff. Kevin

I am limited to Tandy's leather if I want to avoid high shipping costs. I just go to the store often and really pick through what they have for hides. That being said, I use neatsfoot oil on every project before and after dyeing and have had the best results I could expect. The key is, try to put light consistant coats, but do not try to correct it if it doesn't look even. Then let it sit for a few hours, or over night, it always evens out on its own. Hope this helps. Kevin

Scroll up a bit. I voted other. I've had great luck with Host Monster Kevin

Very cool, I too have wanted to make one of those. That looks great. Kevin

These are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=14680 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=14681 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=14682 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&module=images§ion=viewimage&img=14683 Here are pics linking to the Gallery. Kevin

Yep, Screwdrivers. You just cut or grind them off and get the angle you want and then smooth them up. Kevin

Those are some very nice Items. Is that a Forschner Fibrox knife by Victorinox? I have one that I made a sheath for awhile back, great knife for the price. Challenging blade profile, you left the same sort of gap at the top as I did and it sort rolls out of the sheath. Very Cool, Kevin

I've just got the one, but I agree, my Bear Maul has made a huge difference in my tooling. I'm planning to get a second one. Kevin

SWS, I'll be laying low with the fam too this year. I'm on call for work so I have to be prepared to work at any time. New years day we're going to have Lobster and Mussels. Happy New Year to you and everyone else. Cheers, Kevin

I have a couple if I can find them. I'll send you one, it'll be awhile getting there over the holidays but it's yours if you want it. PM your address if you want and I will send it tomorrow. Kevin

They do look great, One thing I'd be careful of, if you haven't looked into it, would be copyright/trademark infringements. Good luck with them, and Merry Christmas. Kevin