Schpacko

Thanks a lot, @Tugadude

Any recommendations for a source for these guys? You can find a ton of them on etsy, but i'm not sure about the quality of those.

Yeah, thats what i do, but it doesnt always turn out as pretty as i want

Question for the Watch Strap Specialists in here. How do you do that little oblong hole for the quick release Spring Bars? Do you have a tiny oblong Punch?

Guys I have this set and i use it a lot: https://www.etsy.com/listing/189660618/leather-edge-round-cutter-ver1-durable?click_key=46a4e3d30de19fb949e321de1d9d202a146b47ae%3A189660618&click_sum=09838fb7&ref=shop_home_active_3&frs=1&crt=1 Problem is: I am missing an 8 mm option. Any suggestions where to get one?

Yes, that is exactly what i am talking about. Thanks a lot for the suggestions!

Hey Guys It's been a few years since my last post! Question: What edger can you recommend for thin (1 mm / 2-3 oz) veg tan? Especially if you have curved edges. I am using the Barry King 00 Grooved Edger, which i generally like. But for curved, concave edges it's not that great. Cheers Schpacko

I was thinking about giving my leather some sort of personal touch and i came across the term "hand curried". Is it possible to curry leather by hand, at home, without some sort of expensive special tools? How is it done? How can learn it? Any books recommended? Cheers Schpacko

Hi Guys I am recently having a problem that drives me insane. I dip dye all my stuff with Fiebings Pro Oil Dye that is diluted with denatured alcohol to 40% - 65% of the original strength. This usually works great. But i when i dye thin (around 3 oz) vegtan, it sometimes looks like this (see image). funnily enough, i have never had this problem with the exact same leather in 5 oz or above. Any ideas what the problem is?

Hi Guys I am hunting for some nice brass d-rings with screw in pins, just like these http://www.buckleguy.com/2014-3-4-natural-brass-d-ring-solid-brass-ll/ They are actually perfect, but 3/4 is too much, i need them around 1/2" or, even better, 5/8". Any suggestions? I tried OTB, but without success. Thanks in advance, Schpacko

I am struggling with a task that is actually pretty simple: Rivetting two layers of 4-5oz leather with Double Cap Rivets like this: http://d31snyb1jsf9xb.cloudfront.net/services/image.aspx/media/images/product/1379-081-L.JPG-600x The Problem is that the male part is usually waaay too long and the result is that the two Caps arent in line. I tried to shorten the post, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. Do you guys have a more reliable technique? Also, are there other rivets i could use? Sure, i could use copper rivets, but often times thats not an option for me for a number of reasons. Other alternatives? Thanks, Cheers

Hi Guys Any european (UK?) sources for horsehide, preferably Front Quarter Horsehide out there? Thanks in Advance

Hi Guys I bought a plough gauge about one year ago. It was in a pretty good condition, there was only one bad thing about it: It didn't cut. I tried to sharpen it, but i guess my nonexistent sharpening skills made it even worse. So, i put it in a box and almost forgot about it, until i stumbled upon this thread. Since Walter is a fellow countryman, i asked him if he wanted to recondition the tool, and he agreed. He found out that the blade has been sharpened over the years to a point where it was just unusable. So, i bought a blanchard blade and below you can see the result. I guess i dont have to tell you which one is before and which one after I can only applaud to Walter's work, he did a great job. The gauge looks just like new. Also, he's a very nice and helpful guy and VERY knowledgeable when it comes to leatherwork. He also offered me a little crash course in sharpening. Since he lives only about 100km away from me, i guess i'm gonna take this offer sooner or later.

Haha, i like that one

Hi guys After a few years of hand stitching, i feel like the time is right to buy a sewing machine. I have read several threads here, trying to figure out a few models i can "hunt" for on ebay, but thats almost impossible for a beginner like me. So i need your help. I have only few requirements: - What i want to sew: Usually two layers of 4-7oz veg tan. If it can handle more, that's great, of course. - When i stitch by hand, i usually use 3 ply or 4 ply linen thread. Ideally, the machine can handle something similar. - Spare parts should be available. Since i am in switzerland, i guess it makes sense to choose a european brand (Adler and Pfaff come to my mind). Here is some of my latest work, maybe that helps: http://i.imgur.com/eTCocL8.jpg http://i.imgur.com/FSB94of.jpg http://i.imgur.com/IQc0daT.jpg http://i.imgur.com/7bY0AQ4.jpg http://i.imgur.com/H8vBS7p.jpg http://i.imgur.com/oiIjzlC.jpg http://i.imgur.com/wX7frxZ.jpg?1 http://i.imgur.com/9FbesVb.jpg http://i.imgur.com/NQ2VoFy.jpg That is all i can say so far. I would be very glad if you could name some models i can keep an eye on and maybe some i should stay away from. If you need more info, just ask. Thanks a lot, cheers Schpacko