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  1. Tree Reaper
    Depends on what you want to cut, clickers as a rule have a larger cutting surface. If you plan on cutting wallet sized leather a ten ton and up will work but try and get one with a gauge so you know how much pressure to use.
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    That's a beauty! This is the timex version of that ...
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    Monica; You've been busy getting that done. Nice case, does your camera still take pictures after all that molding? Kevin
  4. Tree Reaper
    If anyone is shopping for those screws, the proper name for them is Cap Screw.
  5. Tree Reaper
    You can dull the top of that blade and put a heat shrink over it.
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    No confusion Mike. You can also use granite for stamping with an arbor press. You get smaller pieces cut to size, the problem is you have to buy a little larger press to accommodate the thickness of the granite but I don't know which press you purchased.
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    This is the leather I http://springfieldle...b,Antique-Pink/ The buckle has a slight curve to it but it shouldn't be rubbing through the embossed surface within a week. It only appears to be rubbing through on one side but it's the total width of the buckle. I've already made several so I'm not too happy about it considering it is advertised for use in making belts.
  8. Tree Reaper
    3-4 oz. isn't very heavy for stamping. Granite might have been a better choice than the steel for stamping but you can use nylon or poundo board on top of your steel plate.
  9. Tree Reaper
    DOT is a registered trademark name for many different styles of fasteners. If they are referring to DOT snaps it is probably because of the quality. http://www.dotfasteners.com/index.html
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    That could be, I can't make it out from the picture. I agree that would be a better solution, you know you have to make three of everything to get the one you want.
  11. Tree Reaper
    The flesh side would get glued to the flesh side.
  12. Tree Reaper
    It looks like they just rounded the corner.
  13. Tree Reaper
    The stitch is too far away to pull the pieces together. You could drop some crazy glue in the hole and clamp it tight, maybe consider a rivet if there's enough room for one.
  14. Tree Reaper
    I checked the buckle for a rough spot but it's clean. This stuff makes a nice belt but it won't be much good if it wears that quick under a buckle.
  15. Tree Reaper
    How wide is that impression?
  16. Tree Reaper
    I made a belt with gator on cow and within a week it has worn through under the buckle. Is anyone else having this problem? It is advertised as belt leather but I won't be using it again.
  17. Tree Reaper
    I just heat up a straight needle and bend the end.
  18. Tree Reaper
    You can use a straight awl to make your holes but it helps to use a curved needle to complete the stitch. I'll make the holes then put the pieces together and stitch with a curved needle.
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    I'm assuming you can't get at both sides when stitching? What is the application, how thick is the leather? http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3429/3208004209_3be7f99fd3_o.jpg
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    Are these pieces inline with each other or perpendicular?
  21. Tree Reaper
    I can't see it being a problem if it's in your luggage but a quick call to customs will tell you for sure. It's considered a category 6 weapon. Your embassy might be another place to try. http://www.france.embassy.gov.au/pari/home.html
  22. Tree Reaper
    You could likely sew that with a hand stitching awl for a lot less than 6k.
  23. Tree Reaper
    A picture would help.
  24. Tree Reaper
    OK, now that I look at it again, it appears that the edge was left plain and not dyed.
  25. Tree Reaper
    You did a great job on the molding, the snap may cause you some grief, if the leather softens up you'll have a difficult time snapping it unless the case is full of something solid. I like the flap to cover the pouch mouth completely to keep rain and other debris out, this one appears to be open on the sides. The only other thing I would consider changing is the belt loops, something more streamlined . Is the back two layers? Over all it looks good.
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