craig h

Very nice strap! I take it you have done the stitching by hand...really nicely done. I plan to try my hand at making a strap for my son but it will not be near as nice as yours. Again...nicely done..something to be proud of!

One of my son's is the proud owner of a really nice Les Paul guitar. I would like to make him a strap for it..does anyone have plans are instructions of making a strap. I may have to splice some leather together or make an adjustable strap. Any info would be helpful Thank You!

I am attempting to make my two grand daughters a pair of Inca Moccasins for Tandy's kit. I am having trouble making the heel piece match the ending point to where the instructions say it should meet. I have laced and unlaced and restarted several times but the result's do not meet the instructions ending point. I was just wonder if any of you may have had the same problem dealing with this kit. Thanks....Craig h

Where is a good source for obtaining a couple of shoe lasts? I have written to a couple of sources but they never did respond..so perhaps someone can direct me to some better suppliers. Thank You All Craig h

Thank you Electrathon for the info... Craig h

I know some where ya'll have talked about this topic..but I could not find the answer. How do you keep the lining in a wallet are check book from buckling when closed ? Does gluing it with a good grade of glue plus stitching it or lacing it to the exterior help? Are should it be cut in a special way at the fold? Thanks......Craig h

Thank you for the info...and I didn't mean to offend anyone by the large type...and didn't mean anything by it! Sorry for the offense! Craig h

Is there some where in this forum a tutorial or patterns on how to make a check book cover? I know for many it's a simple thing to make...but I would like to see something to go by so I won't waste leather. Thanks Craig h

OK ...being a novice... is it worth spending the money to obtain a rotary cutter to add to my tools? I am thinking in the way of using it to cut thin lining type of leather....if yes ..does it make a difference what brand of cutter? Thanks..

Very nice bag and thank you for the great tutorial...may I ask how thick was your mold ? Thank you

Thanks for the info...what would you use in the place of the chicago screws?

I am an old newbie and would like to make some barrettes for my gran daughters. I was reading an article and it called for conchos with Chicago screw backs....what is a Chicago screw back? If you can lead me to any articles or patterns for making barrettes...it would be most useful. Thank You...

Thanks for the help and info guys...I feel that I am using too small of a diamond awl...so on to the hunt for finding a decent awl. Thanks...Craigh

I need help learning how to properly thread a hand stitching needle to lock the thread on the needle. I also have a problem with bending hand needles while hand stitiching my leather. I have been using the Tandy large eye blount end needles,,,perhaps not the best needle to use. Senior learner.. Craig h

I am in the market to purchase a poly board to use for cutting leather on and whatever other use, to do leather work on. My question is...what's a good size to purchase for all around use? Thanks...Craig h

Thank all of you for your replies....just one more question...which is the wiser choice... Osborne or Stohlman for a beginer with limited income..of the todays knives. Gee...makes a man scratch his head..in thought! Craig h

I am a newbie also..but here is a thought! You'll need a piece of marble or pounding board...you can buy leather belt strips with the snaps and slots already cut at a decent price. Purchase a basket weave stamp...border stamp.. ..a edger...a border creaser..a mallet... a swivel knife and perhaps some dye ..... this will get you pretty well started . I think at a decent out flow of your hard earned dollars. A learner ..Craig h

Being a senior beginner with limited income...what choice of round knife and what size is the best at a decent price...also what other recommended knives are most useful for all around use. Thanks Everyone Craig h

Thanks for the info...now what brand and size of round knife should I get at a decent price for a senior learner? Craig h

When using an adjustable V gouge to make a fold...do you first case the leather or do you make the gouge with the leather dry? First time learner....Craig

I am new to working with leather...if I want to make a belt with a skin inlay..do I first cut in my border and then do what stamping or carving and then just glue the skin to the area which I wish to add the skin to. What type of glue to use? Are perhaps I can be refered to an how to! Thanks to all for helping this senior..

Thanks for the info... Craig h