Southtexas

If the pattern is similar to the old "Hombre" or "Maverick" Tandy patterns, those call for 4-5 ounce leather. They can be made with smooth or suede leather, whichever you prefer.

Often overlooked source. Walgreens. Look in the nail care department for cuticle tools. Different brands use different profiles but all I've seen so far are SS. Save money over the Tandy variety as well. And of course you can reshape some to your favorite profiles.

has been valid, and still shows up on searches. likely a temporary problem. Suggest you search later for hatshapers

Take a look at page 11 of the current Tandy flyer online. The Revival Handbag kit appears to be what you are seeking. Or not? Similar... http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/eflyer/1106RT-USA/1106RT-USA.aspx

Eyes are getting old. I looked past the 153w manual... http://www.parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/153W100_W101_154W100.pdf hope this helps. Old Singers should never die.

Would this be of any help to you? http://www.parts.singerco.com/IPinstManuals/153B8_153B8B.pdf I've got a 16-144 so I'm not familiar with the 153's, but I do appreciate a good manual.

You might find something useful at http://www.hatshapers.com/

The angle you hold the tool makes a big difference. there is a video online that might help.

http://www.freepaten...com/3858244.pdf appears to be the patent for the product you show. Might be worth contacting the patent holder.

I see the pic of your die, but what about the anvil? The only problem I've encountered with snaps like these is when I tried to use a flat anvil instead of the one shaped to fit the cap.

You might want to do a search on http://www.freepatentsonline.com for "splicing leather belts". A quick look showed several listings. If you find the patent that pertains to your project, you can look up the patent holder for info on availability. Or you can glean some ideas for a way to do it yourself...

Welcome to you and the family. Enjoy

I assume you mean a tooled name? Like the wearer's name not a maker's mark? All I have seen have been centered in the back, and yes, usually partially covered by the belt loop. You might try an images search online for some ideas.

Welcome aboard! Lots of info here, check out the "Holsters" forum while you're here. Enjoy.

Oh, how I can appreciate someone's abilities with the puns. On a more serious note, that's a one off. Main reason being that the bearings were found items from a defunct camera, not something off the shelf. The hull itself isn't really integral to the knife. I don't have a knurling attachment for my little lathe so I was looking for something to give me more grip... and got creative. You could probably whip one up from an existing swivel knife, turned or filed down to fit inside the hull. Drill out the spent primer to fit... In other words, have fun with it.

the gun nuts among us might get a chuckle out of my latest creation. The 410 swivel knife. Hiding under that hull is a steel body, ball bearing construction.

Thank you. Just got to take a look at, and very much enjoy, your blog. Nice work. Texans and leather... who knew?

Moot point now, but thanks for being there to help. Name: Southtexas UserName: Southtexas IP Address: 99.88.27.159 Email Address: cliff.tussing@gmail.com

Hello, I am a new member. I was going through the process of uploading to my new gallery when I experienced a power outage. Of course this interrupted the upload. Now it seems that some of the pictures may have uploaded but I cannot access them through the gallery. I also can't figure out how to upload the rest of them. I'm sure there is some work-around for this but I don't have a clue. Thank you. Name: Southtexas UserName: Southtexas IP Address: 99.88.27.159 Email Address: cliff.tussing@gmail.com

New to leatherworking, I got started earlier this year when I got my CHL and started pricing holsters. Retired, a fixed income didn't give me much choice but to jump in and make my own. I'm uploading some images of my successes. We won't discuss the pile of failures... I would like to thank the members for making so much valuable information available. I've been reading for a few months and really appreciate your efforts.