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    Thanks for the additional photos and insights. I like how they turned out. I've made a pair that I wear a lot, but am about to wear out. So, am always looking for good ideas.
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    Nice pair of mocs. I would like to see more photos, and more info on your construction. Are they lined?
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    Crikey! You should be proud. Roger
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    I was at Springfield Leather Co. this weekend (bought a Cobra Class 3 machine!!) and I saw the pricking irons they sell under their brand. Look great, and frankly awesome prices. I'd take a look at their site, if you never have. Amazing store. I got a tour and it is really a great place to shop. Electronically, by phone, or in person. I just endorse them, I don't work there, etc. Roger
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    WOW!
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    Thanks for the pix. You did a great job on that project all around!
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    I would like to see some more shots of the hardware set up. Great looking stool. Roger
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    Crikey.
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    Your pic didn't post.
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    A clasp would look good, especially a bronze one. If you use a strap, you might just run it through a loop on the body of the case. With time, and use, the flap might do just fine without any extra assistance. Might be a real pain to try to stitch a loop on there assembled. I think you did a really nice job, especially for a second project. I can see why you didn't design a closure into the project from the beginning. Nice clean lines, no desire to clutter it up. I like it. Roger
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    Well, I went forward with original pattern and it just wouldn't last. So, I did some measuring, and then made a few adjustments to the patterns. And then made a "model" moc with some thick felt, and it all seemed to line up. So now I have made a new vamp/midsole/outsole and finished stitching it together this morning. I will need to put in the lining, and skive it some. Then finish the heel assembly THEN I can try to last it and see if my mods worked. I am using some pretty heavy cowhide. I'm sure it will loosen up with wear, but it's pretty stiff for this part of the project.
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    I am starting work on a pair of mocs. I am making a pair of canoe mocs, like the ones that Mark Wintle makes (Wassookeag) or Quoddy, etc. I have the materials, and a pair of lasts. Making a patttern of the last, I have figured out. But with the thickness of the triple sole, etc., I need to figure out a lasting allowance. Or I will never get these things sewn up. Anyone have any advice? Roger
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    I use barley to form mine.
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    I want to make a pair of mocs like these. I am ordering some lasts. Are the outsoles sewn to the vamp before putting the shoe on the last? Or before? Is this done with a curved needle and awl or straight? I know some brands machine stitch the outsole to the vamp, but it would make resoling much more difficult. Make assembly less complicated, though. Anyone with experience in this area?
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    I really like the work you have done with the carved geometric patterns, especially in the pouch on the fence and the puukko sheath. Welcome to the forum.
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    Lawn Bowls Carrier

    rscow replied to leatheroo's topic in Art

    Darned clever! Well done
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    Awesome!
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    Leather Mask

    rscow replied to awnova's topic in Masks

    I think you did a great job!
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    That is AWESOME. All it lacks is some canopic pockets to store your vital organs. Seriously. A masterpiece. Roger
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    Claire, I wasn't sure what to call it so I researched a little and came up with this: Boston Bag: a traveling bag or general-utility bag that is oblong at the bottom and is tapered or folded in at either end toward a top opening held together by two handles Gladstone: a suitcase with flexible sides on a rigid frame that opens flat into two equal compartments —called also gladstone bag Since no internal rigid frame, and it doesn't open flat I went with Boston. But when I started the project, looking for ideas I searched Gladstone. Thanks for your comments, all!
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    Thanks, all. That rascal was a challenge. The design isn't mine...I plagarized one. But only from photos. I bumbled my way through it. I will never hand stitch anything like that again. When doing your layout remember: the hoops nest. So one side of the bag is longer than the other. And if you forget that you end up with a bag of the wrong dimensions (ie it is larger or smaller than you need based on whether you base your measurements on the inner or outer nest of the hoop setup. You need to base it on both. "Obviously" you say. I forgot. But was able to trim and resew. It did cheese me off, though.
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    Molded Leather Bowls

    rscow replied to 74inchshovel's topic in Art

    Those are very handsome bowls! And your braiding is really really nice. Super work.
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    I recently finished a Boston bag, folding hoop top. Right now it is in its pristine state. I want to have an oiled finish. No dye. My plan: treat first with some neatsfoot oil. When that is in, let it get a little sun. Then coat with a beeswax/neatsfoot mixture to give it a little more color, soften and protect. Question: Anyone out there have a good recipe/ratio of the ingredients? For good penetration, but not too much stiffness? Thanks.
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    Very nice indeed. I've got the wide belt strip and stuff for one I want to make...but just haven't figured out the design yet. Inspiring design. Well done. Roger
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    Yeah. Horse is really different. Hard to case. Hard to carve. Easy to stitch. Takes dye differently. Looks good, though.
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