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Hi, If you are doing a "larger" carving , like a picture ,and won't be able to finish it off for a couple of weeks or so, what would you do with the cased leather ?? Thanks Greg

Thanks for that idea,but I was kind of thinking of extra stamping tools... Regards Greg

Hi, I have a $40.00 gift certificate /Credit from Tandy Leather.. I already own 10 various engraving tools (B197,B702,A104,c431,s706,f910,v407,u710,p206,f891)+ a swivel knife and modeller... If you had those tools and $40.00 what would you get .I also have to consider freight. I am very new to this and like picture engraving and making engraved guitar straps ( Regards Greg

Thanks KING'S X, I had a look at your books for sale but couldn't see this one

Thanks Chris..

Hi, Can you re case leather after it has dried out (About 2 weeks after it was first done) and continue where you left off .. Thanks Greg

Hi again, I was going to buy this book " The Art and Craft of Leather: Leatherworking Tools and Techniques Explained in Detail" and was just wondering if any body has any comments on this for a beginner -carving.. Thanks Greg

Thanks very much for your very informative replies and advice. I have had a look around for some books (And purchased a couple) and DVDs. There really isn't a lot down here in Australia , so I will keep looking on the net. I have found a few "Pictures" that I would like to do and I purchased a pattern of an Eagles head that I will have a go at . That one is a Tandy leather pattern and has what tools to use where... I have also ordered Tandy's Catalouge (Which I hope they will send down here) with the hope of seeing what tools do what and what is around. Just another question,that might seem a bit vague, What is the difference between all the mallets I see around. There seems to be heaps of different types ? Are they all used for differrent types of work or is it just whats comfortable ? I have a few soft faced hammers/mallets I use for woodworking etc? Thanks again Greg

Hi all, I went and did a Very basic leather engraving course last week which I made a coaster.It came out OK but it got me asking myself a few questions. Do you need to have some artistic talents to Leather stamping/engraving. Where do you get most of your designs from.If I see a picture or photo how do you work out what tools to use. Is using Clip art pics the way to go to get started with designs Whats the difference between Engraving ,Stamping and Tooling ? How do you know what tools to use for what ? I would like to make guitar straps and pickguards with Old country style designs (Shacks,Farm Houses ,Bush scenes Etc ) - Eventually, Thanks for any advice offered. Greg

Thanks for your help and advice. This site has heaps of info that I never saw . I went out today to pick up some leather off cuts and bits and pieces.The place that I went to in Sydney are running some lessons on the weekend,so I have booked in for beginners lesson.....Look forward to it.. Regards Greg

Hi, I would like to try my hand at Leather Engraving . I have never done any leather work before. (I am mainly into woodwork) What I want to know is ,where should I start and can somebody recomended any books that I could get.... Thanks for any advice. Regards Greg