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    Thanks everyone!! DoubleU that is exactly how I work...all tools spread out on both sides of me. Hopefully this will keep me more organized. I might put the stamps I use most right in the middle for easy access. I have a special spot for this holder...hence the size 6x6x3' for a future topic. I got this cedar on Craigslist for $5 so the cost and my labor makes it cheap and custom.
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    That will be a cool design on a seat! Keep us posted.
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    First 2 rows are 1" apart for my smaller handled tools. 3rd row 2" apart and they are 7/16 holes. 1" holes in the back for holding my other hand tools. I couldn't keep my work space picked up so this was really needed. Thanks for the comments!
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    Decided I was tired of sticking my stamps in a 1" piece of styrofoam. So this weekend I made a tool holder out of a 6x6 piece of cedar 3 ft. long with 97 holes. I have empty holes but hoping to fill those up soon.
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    I love buying my leather already drum dyed black...if I need to touch it up, it's a breeze.
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    KurseD, I wet mold it using office clips to hold it until it's dry. I also use cut pieces of computer mouse pads to cushion where the clips sit or there will be marks left from the clips.
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    WOW, What a find!!!
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    Yes too bad, Shtoink, I guess I didn't do too good on figuring out that center section...looks like part of a motorcycle motor. I initially surfed to find more images but couldn't so I guessed. The customer is happy with it though so I guess that's what counts.
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    I was just thinking about that same idea the other day but, I don't have a sand blaster:( Great job on that!!
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    That looks very nice! Great job!
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    Here's why I think laying anything on top of it is the reason...if it's anything like woodworking, if you stain a piece of wood and lay another piece of wood crossways on top of it, it takes the shape of that top piece and it's darker where that piece laid. WHY I don't know -but this happens with wood. I guess because it's slowing down the dry time.
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    I've never ever had to use deglazer on any of my leather whether it was from Tandy or elsewhere. I think the marks are from laying the wood on the leather after the deglazing. I don't think there's any way to make it lighter and if you dye over it I'm sure it will be darker. Good Luck
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    Cyberthrasher, I have no idea...this was on a ring...I exploded the image to see it better. I think there's eagles feet but everything else I had to guess on.
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    Sorry about the photo...I like taking outside shots but the weather doesn't permit today 1" neoprene, Fiebings Tan dye and 1/4" kangaroo lace.
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    Very nice work!
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    Thanks for the info Diezell!
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    Beautiful!! Love that carving and those edges!
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    Cool stamp...thanks for the link!
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    That is so cool!!
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    Very pretty...you can send one my way!
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    Doing something that small is hard even if you're experienced. Maybe it would look better if you just antiqued and not painted. It's a learning experience.
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    Hey Renee, Cute bag! I had a hard time seeing the photo on my computer so I tweeked it. Love the fringe.
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    GREAT!!
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    I can't use the rotary punch either. Hurts my hands and it doesn't want to punch through thicker leather. So I use the mallet and a single punch. I could do that all day! I haven't tried the drill press yet...probably a lot easier and more accurate.
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    I think you did GREAT! Lucky Duck! I can't ever find stuff like that.
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