ArtS
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Wow Bobocat! Amazing. I looked at it very closely and no flaws! I could never do any tooling that cleanly. Maybe in 20 years when I'm in the retirement home if my hands don't shake too bad. Of course, by then, I won't be able to see it if I do make a flaw. ArtS
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That really looks good Alex. I could tell that was hand stitching right away because it was so cleanly done. Cool design and great color too. ArtS
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I bought mine a while back and boy was I surprised how clear the picture is. I also now get some extra channels! Great deal for a one time cost of $20. Especially seeing how little TV I get to watch. ArtS
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Looks great. I have to get around to making a new belt for myself. ArtS
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The base for my workbench are two old oak bank desks. Probably from the 1950s. They bug and wide but most of all solid. I have a 3/4" plywood layer on top of that and then a thin (about 1/4) layer of that press board (what they make put holes in for pegboards). I cut the insert for my granite out of the press board and plywood. ArtS
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Thanks. I see one thing I was doing wrong right off - I was drilling too fast. I was cooling with water but I'll get some cooling oil or fluid. The $60-$200 are too steep for me but I'm going to go get a cobalt bit. I only need the one size for the snap shaft to fit through. I found a Fastenal near me. Thanks again everyone. Art
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Thanks just doesn't seem to be enough to say for all that you folks do. Thanks! ArtS
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If you figure out a way to swivel it let me know! Good idea. Someone else suggested a double rig. Maybe instead of bullets it should be shot glasses!Of course yours will have to be in black patten leather. ArtSOr a bandoleer with Slim Jims! Now this is a constructive discussion!ArtS
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Thanks Barry. ArtS
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My son saw a picture of a beer holster that I had saved off the net and asked if I'd make him one. Here is a quickie I made him this weekend. Instead of just the holster I also made the belt with inert bullets. The holster can also just be used with a regular belt. It snaps together to make the belt loop. ArtS
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Thanks everyone. I'll call around tomorrow to find a cobalt bit. Thanks! ArtS
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I put a piece of stainless steel between the layers of leather in some of my holsters. The problem that I have is drilling a hole through it. It's a thin piece of strapping, maybe 1/16 inch thick. I just wear out drills. There must be something I'm doing wrong. I dip it in water every so often to keep it cool. I need some advice please. Help please. ArtS
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Accessories for the Alligator Buckle posted last week
ArtS replied to Rawhide's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
They're full sized. Peter tooled teh coins and teh boot tops. The boots were made in Houston. ArtS -
Cool! ArtS
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Great job Crystal. I really like the style and the colors. ArtS
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Looks like a good start. Dang good for your first pair! ArtS
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I'm just curious how well the leatherwork comes out. ArtS
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Bruce told me how to make oval punches and maybe you could do this for the rectangle ones too. I just heated up some tube punches then hammered them flat on two sides. I bought a 9 piece set for about $6 at Harbor Freight. ArtS
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Thanks ArtS
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Wow, expensive. Thanks, ArtS
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Where did you get those? Thanks, ArtS
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Why did you go to the mallet type? I don't have a clicker - yet, otherwise I might be interested. I'll probably buy a mallet set one day. Where did you get the Douglas cutters and are they expensive? Thanks, ArtS
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Wow! You sure do wonderful work on these. Each one I've seen you post is a work of art. ArtS
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Thanks. It makes it a lot easier when tooling the big pieces. ArtS
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They look great! ArtS