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I've worn and still have one that my Dad had. It's made by Ross. I started making my snap closures like theirs. Art

Artisan makes one for the machine. I just got mine last week. Plan on trying it out today. It's magnetic and attached to the bottom. It costs $19.90. Two sizes. Art http://www.artisansew.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=244

Oh, rawhide in between makes sense. I really like your work. Well done. I'm still working on my 2nd saddle. Hope I finish it before I get too old to lift a hammer! LOL Art

Thanks Marlon. I'll try them out. That sounds like my best bet. Art

Good warning. Thanks. I never would have thought about that.ArtThanks. I wouldn't have thought about the spray foam.Art

Wonderful work. Is that oval hole in the rigging to connect a breast place? Couldn't that rip out? Art

Do you have the contact info for Bieler's Supply? I couldn't find it. Are they the same price at both places? Thanks, Art

Wow! What beautiful work. I'm glad you're here. Art

I agree with you Dan. Well said. Art

Also remember that many of these designs that the old masters are doing are adaptions of designs that they learned or saw when they were learning. Those people adapted from designs that they saw and so on going back. Thats how this craft grows and flows. I agree that you should give credit where credit is due. Art

Where do you get them? Thanks, Art

Looks good Tom! Art

Welcome Alan! You're going to love it here. Lots of talent and knowledge and they share it! I look forward to seeing pictures of your work. Art

In my opinion, which is long a legal opinion, if you are not making it for profit and only doing one for yourself I wouldn't worry about it. They will not bother to come after you. If however you are making it for profit you better get permission in writing. As in art work there is also a fuzzy line. If you are not making an exact copy you may be ok. Again, I'm no lawyer. It's kinda like it's against the law to go over the speed limit but they're not going to pull you over for one or two miles over the speed limit but they could. It's your risk. If I were making it for myself I probably would go for it. Art

How do you mark your tools and stamps? I've been to classes and have seen some folks use fingernail polish and put stripes on the shafts. What do you do to keep track of your tools for going to classes and such? Art

What holds up better in the long run for reins - the rawhide or Roo lace? Are there pluses and minuses for each as far as reins go? Art

Beautiful holsters! Is the shark hard to work with? Art

Beautiful. One day I'll either make myself a pair or save up and buy some. Art

Happy birthday Freak!! Have one on me. Art

Out of this world! Not just the leather work but the makeup too! Art

Beautiful! Thanks. Art

It is absolutely beautiful!! Great design and execution. Art

I need to ship an old leather sewing machine. Anybody have any suggestions on finding a reasonable priced way or company to ship it? Thanks, Art

Great designs and leather work Kim! Glad you're here. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your art. Welcome, Art

Thanks Richard! Art