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  1. Luke Hatley
    I would do it with 1-2 oz veg tan leather pig skin would be great because of the texture. case the leather , then start forming the face, let dry, then fill in the voids on the back side.......
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    I wouuld go with the line 24, they are easy to set and will be much stronger, compared to the line 20.......I M H O.........
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    Welcome to the fourm.....the upper for my mocks are made from 8-9oz Elk and the soles are 10 oz veg tan. No you will not be able to make them WaterProf, Mabey water repelent.
  4. Luke Hatley
    This is what John Bianchi demonstrates in his holster making video, a liberal coat of Warm Neetsfoot Oil and a Lot of summer sunshine. also u can use virgn olive oil this will produce a little darker color. "experiment".
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    you'll do well,i'll refere to you as my Rich Cousin..
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    a fine looking bilfold.if it is made from the foreskin of an elephant, if one would rub it would it get BIGGER ? .I COULD NOT RESIST IT..................
  7. Luke Hatley
    A + by chance did you keep up with the time it took to do the carving ?
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    Tandy....Springfield Leather or Zack White will have the books or Craft aides that will be very benifical to you. Lucky 7 belt book or Belts Galore......
  10. Luke Hatley
    Welcome to a Good Site. you seem like you have your Nich....happy tooling and keep on stamping.........where in Tn are you ?
  11. Luke Hatley
    yes it can be made....But to help you a great bit, the next time you are in a"Tandy Store" check out several books....Hand Sewing and also the 3 books "Making Cases".by Al Stolhman.
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    Proleptic.com will have the books that you are in need of.....
  13. Luke Hatley
    Nice looking Bottels............
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    If it were me i would use contac cement..... and be Very Careful that you don't get the cement on the fur..
  15. Luke Hatley
    Yep......thought so...should have used an end grain block of wood "punch"
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    Terry when you get the Corona...........be sure and get the wedge of Lime to put in it..
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    I have been getting Fiebings Ant at HideCrafters and Zack White...... I have used this method........... I have used Acrilic Craft paint and diluted it down with water, apply like you would reg Ant, and wipe Quickley "so EXPERIMENT FIRST"
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    Bob....HideHouse will have the Buffalo Leather you will want.
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    LISTEN UP.......... Listen to Tony. USE A LEAD BLOCK.......or Listen to me and use the END GRAIN OF A hardwood block....both works well and your punches will last a long time.
  20. Luke Hatley
    What is the difference in Tan Coat vs Bag Coat ? also would single cap rivets be stronger than double cap ones.
  21. Luke Hatley
    Nice Carving Doc..... looking forward to see the finished case........
  22. Luke Hatley
    I knew you would like them. I have bought the Bull Hide and have been well pleased with there communication.
  23. Luke Hatley
    www.Hidehouse.com will have the Bison Leather that you are looking for.
  24. Luke Hatley
    Afine looking project..........your not a rookie no more.
  25. Luke Hatley
    Boom.....Take a trip to the local Music Store that sells them. You'll get a good idea of what size they need to be .....then come back to your shop and get busy making one. ths straps are not hard to make. also here on the L W do a search for Guitar Straps you'll see plenty of photos. Hope this helps you to get started.
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