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  1. Tree Reaper
    Here's another design that is vented only on one side.
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    A bag that can breathe will be better for keeping the game longer.
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    I like the looks of this burlap bag. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b363/gcromwell/IMG_6083_zps9fa465f2.jpg
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    These look longer https://goldstartool.com/grommet-size-chart.html
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    I learned how to stitch the Mexican Round Braid from this video. Chief has other excellent video's on lacing but I'm partial to the MRB.
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    Belly leather is prone to that. I also pre treat with neatsfoot oil and don't use belly leather.
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    Karina; I was commenting on using the tool for sharpening. " can throw on a polishing wheel (or grinder) on the other side "
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    I don't think you will want a polishing wheel in close proximity (at least a few feet) to where you are working with leather, they throw a lot of compound and debris. A variable speed drill press might be another option for you, I use a small bench mounted drill press for burnishing and sanding. I keep metal sharpening and polishing separate.
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    I made a case and lined it with suede, it marks the lens.
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    An oak or other hardwood branch would make several mallets, and the scouts could make them easily. Different diameters and they could choose their own.
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    I bought one of those as well from Tandy ,it's well made but I wouldn't buy the same one again because you can't get all the dies you need.
  12. Tree Reaper
    I buy rivets from Ohio Travel.
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    For a wood grain finish you can wet a piece of plywood to raise the grain, let it dry and then press it into cased leather and the pattern will transfer.
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    You could use a varnish or urethane.
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    There's a product that I've used called petrifier and it will harden leather. On pouches I soak the inside and a light coat on the outside. http://www.homedepot.com/p/PC-Products-16-oz-PC-Petrifier-Wood-Hardener-164440/100649629
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    Your backer plate could even be plastic.
  17. Tree Reaper
    You can buy brass footman loops and make your own plates from brass flat stock .
  18. Tree Reaper
    Try Lee Valley Tools. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?c=&cat=1,41504&p=30021
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    I always wax items that will see wet weather.
  20. Tree Reaper
    Look for a tractor brooch, cut the pin off the back and glue it to something solid then press that into your cased leather.
  21. Tree Reaper
    It looks great, where do you buy your canvas?
  22. Tree Reaper
    I've used spray on clorox bleach and it worked for removing heavy mold.
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    That doesn't work for me, it requires microscopic magnification.
  24. Tree Reaper
    Yes, top thread tension. The needle sizes are marked on the package when you buy them or you could measure them to get the size or just contact the dealer and they can likely tell you what was sold with the machine.
  25. Tree Reaper
    Back off your top tension slightly.
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