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    Colin; You don't seem to be getting much help so I'll try and answer those questions. You might have trouble doing that without heat, as in branding. You can always dye a piece, let it dry,wet it then stamp it before attempting it on a finished piece of work. I haven't done it myself. embossing is usually done with a machine to roll or press the pattern onto leather. Kevin.
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    My coasters are 7-8 oz. with a stitched suede back, you can go a little thicker when carving. I use super sheen, mink oil and sno-seal to finish.
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    I would hazard a guess the price of your order could be at least 1/3 of the total goods or more with shipping,tax and brokers fees.
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    If you are getting a shipment through the mail you might want to check for brokers fees crossing the border. It could be a hefty price. How far are you from the border?
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    I have never wet formed a camera case but the ones I have seen use a replica of the camera made out of wood. Camera case with 135mm lens page 72 volume one The Art Of Making Leather Cases by Al Stohlman 6-7 oz. leather lined with 1 1/2 - 2 oz.
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    Thanks; That's the only green I had and it was a tad dark on the leather so I think I'll lighten it up a bit.
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    This is one for everyone! Kevin.
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    Just to add to that, if you let it dry then slip a piece of waxed paper between the two pieces being glued you can line them up and then slowly remove the paper while keeping your edges in line. Contact cement will usually take ten minutes to set, just follow the instructions on the can. When put together it helps to clamp or press the pieces together for a short time.
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    Lace Hooks

    Tree Reaper replied to WELSHMAN's topic in Suppliers

    Ohio Travel Bag has them for boots.
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    They are out there. http://www.caseguyz.com/powerwedgesteelswivelbeltclip.aspx
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    I'm wondering how that can be copyright, would that not be a U.S Government copyright that expired several decades ago? If Tandy used it then I'm guessing it would be legal for someone else but I could be wrong. Kevin
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    If you have to cut thin layer in stages your knife isn't sharp enough. Once should suffice and no more than twice.
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    Most hardware stores will carry it also. Look for the thinner at the same time. A plastic glue bottle with a brush and lid work well to keep small quantities in.
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    MDF is know to have metal in it from ground up nails and other metal in recycled wood, might not be a good choice for a sharp swivel knife blade. Not that I've cut it at night but people have told me it throws sparks pretty well and blades used to cut it dull quickly.
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    Most will use a contact cement.
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    My experience with Osborne is their tools are mediocre, well priced, dull out of the box and they have no customer service. I'll purchase them only as a last resort but that's just my own opinion. For finding the proper sizes I'll measure the posts with a caliper and get the corresponding hole punch. I have a complete set now, have holes punched in a scrap piece of leather and just match the rivet I'm using to the punch that was used to make the hole.
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    We're offering free shipping this month so enjoy your time indoors. I'm getting to feel like I'm under house arrest.
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    You could also use a cheap leather punch the right size and dull it, or buy a CS Osborne punch and use it as is.
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    WD40 will clean it.
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    Another option would be to hire out that service.
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    I'd be tempted to clean that one up and cover it with paint,tape or thin leather.
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    That's nice Joyce, well done. If you want more quality leather time move to northern Ontario, we have daily blizzards. Kevin.
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    I would use a template made of paper cut the same size. Fold the paper, mark your line, cut on the line and then unfold the paper and there's your template.
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    That could be stale/poor leather. Oil after you tool and before you dye. Don't bend the leather, allow it sit for a couple of days after oiling. The Cabela belt might be different than veg tan. If you call Springfield and explain what you want they may have the leather you need.
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    Gold might be a better match. The more saddle tan you apply, the darker it will become.
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