Luke Hatley

this is me after the hail storm passed. We were at a Rendouvo near Gallatin Tn. the white spots at the bottom of the photo are hail stones.

I'll add this , i had a Consew similar to this one and the stich length was much to short and i could not get it to sew 138 size thread proper.

I thought you have been sleeping........... seat turned out great....and that dash panel looks great also.

Around $5.00 per foot..check with the advertises at the top of the page.

Check out Al Stolhmans Book "MAKING HOLSTERS" this would be a good start for you.

RAY when i have to spend 7 1/2 hours lacing a belt like this i have to use the best lace. now ,i do know that the Kangroo is the Best but there are other lace to buy. Zack White sells a line of Top Quality lace. it states on the role.... PROUDLY MADE IN THE U S A. this is top quality calf lace.....

My Lace Cutter that i bought at Tandy is one of the Handest tools that i have. you have to understand it. Mine will not cut thin deer skin....It will cut med to thick Elk. I have no trouble with veg tan leather, with a sharp blade. WHEN CHAINGING THE BLADE BE CAREFUL.....YOU'LL GET CUT. The best leather for me to cut is chrome tan leather. sorry you are having problems. hope you get it figured out.

Nomad. yes it has been a long time. But your leather work is still great.

I would get it ready for sewing...... Antique it then sew.now the thread will be clean.

I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SEWING AWL I WOULD LIKE TO SELL YOU.... could not resist...Hopefully one of the sewing machine mods, will be on line soon and help you out.

DEB IS RIGHT ON..... I have dealt with Nick Pittman several times and he is one of the finest Men i have met. He is located at Stanton Tn. tell him the Luke sent you.

BLAKE IT WAS SENT TO ME ALSO..... HE SAID IT CAME FROM CALIFORNIA. MAN THAT SEAT REALLY GOT AROUND THIS WEEK....

Great job on the ticket books. Like i have said before...It makes me so proud to see where you and your Leather work have gone, and you are going to the top.

have any of you fine folks used or is using the Arbor Press from Harbor Frieght to emboss 3-d stamps with? and were you satisified with it ?

It looks Great to me....Can i see it in person when you come for a visit.

NOTHING IS EASY..... yes you are on the right track........

A PHOTO WOULD BE MOST HELPFUL........

Good Luck....not to be a smart A#%, save up some more $$$$$ be prepaired to go $1500.00 for a used one even higher that that. On the other hand a New one $2195.00 from Artisan. check the advertizers at the top of the page,

WOULD ANY OF YOU FINE FOLKS KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS COMPANY. O.V. WILSON LEATHER CO. BELLEFONTAIN, Ms I took this saddle in for some repairs, the tooling is factory embossed , but the leather is very thick and appears to be a roping or work saddle.

Help.....i am in need of a 2x3" Rebel Flag stamp. let me know what you might have.

The horse that you are putting it on is a Mare Right... the Head stall turned out looking great.

Another idea. if the legs of the Chaps are large enough take the zippers out and sew the legs up... MAKE STEP IN CHAPS.

Velcro is probably your best,