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  1. Tree Reaper
    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.
  2. Tree Reaper
    We're offering free shipping this month so enjoy your time indoors. I'm getting to feel like I'm under house arrest.
  3. Tree Reaper
    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.
  4. Tree Reaper
    WD40 will clean it.
  5. Tree Reaper
    Another option would be to hire out that service.
  6. Tree Reaper
    I'd be tempted to clean that one up and cover it with paint,tape or thin leather.
  7. Tree Reaper
    That's nice Joyce, well done. If you want more quality leather time move to northern Ontario, we have daily blizzards. Kevin.
  8. Tree Reaper
    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.
  9. Tree Reaper
    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.
  10. Tree Reaper
    Gold might be a better match. The more saddle tan you apply, the darker it will become.
  11. Tree Reaper
    I want a stiff belt, they loosen up with time and use. Neatsfoot oil on the blank will soften it a little or use thinner leather.
  12. Tree Reaper
    This is the one Midway sells.
  13. Tree Reaper

    Edgers

    Tree Reaper replied to ClintM's topic in Leather Tools

    He might be off for the holidays. I emailed him a week ago about making a stamp for me and I haven't heard from him yet.
  14. Tree Reaper
    You can do that with a curved needle.
  15. Tree Reaper
    Nice job on the vest Darren, that's a lot of hand stitching.
  16. Tree Reaper
    It will depend on the use or abuse but they can always be touched up again considering you will still have access to them.
  17. Tree Reaper
    Good fit, nice job.
  18. Tree Reaper

    Fur Source

    Tree Reaper replied to KWosnig's topic in Suppliers

    You could contact this international auction house and ask then where the closest tannery is to you that they ship to. http://www.furharvesters.com/
  19. Tree Reaper
    That's a fine piece of art and craftsmanship.
  20. Tree Reaper
    Michael; Another method would be to wet form your leather over a piece of wood and then trim the edges and then add the back . That's what was done in this picture
  21. Tree Reaper
    This isn't that great if you tried to carve it. I apologize if your kids did it.
  22. Tree Reaper
    The work is good but it's overshadowed by your rudeness. I've used craftool and Barry Kings tools and there is a difference between the two, I have both so I'll keep buying professional tools for repetitive work and still use some craftools occasionally. As for the original question, if he's not happy with the results from the tools he's using regardless what they are he can always upgrade and make his own decision on what works best for him.
  23. Tree Reaper
    Are those stars stamped or carved?
  24. Tree Reaper
    http://barrykingtools.com/page5.htm I'd contact Barry and tell him exactly what you need.
  25. Tree Reaper
    Save your money, buy the #1 or #2 and see how that works for you first.
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