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Thanks Peter! That's what I was hoping to find out.

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Hey There ~ I'm making a steampunkish pouch and wondered if the tandy pin clasp (see link below) is secure when turned upside down. I'm guessing 'no' but I suppose there's a chance that the pin can be pushed in tight enough to secure the bag if it gets tossed around. Thanks for your help! https://www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/home/department/hardware/bag-clasps-closures/1305-02.aspx

This is a very useful thread as I am just now gathering the info to make a rifle scabbard. Cabela's and others seem to think fleece is fine. 1. If not fleece, what synthetic liners might you recommend? 2. What about lining with Veg tan and periodically treating it? As always, thank you very much for the generous gift of sharing your knowledge and experience!

Thanks!

Hey there – Could anyone recommend what type of thread I should use for making a leather oven mitt? I'd imagine some sort of wool thread. If that's the case where might I find it? Thanks!

I know what you mean! So does that mean the veg tan leather you buy is pre-dyed? I've never seen veg tan other than a couple shades of brown. Thanks again!

You're right, that's a steal. Compared to what's available on 3rivers, you should be charging at least 3x's that price. I'm also curious about how you sealed the dye on the under side? Thanks! AND you've still got a shot at pole dancing - it's never to late to chase a dream !

Those arm guards are fantastic! I was wondering if the underside of the armguard has the smooth side or the flesh side of the veg tan leather against one's arm? The tiger stripe stingray picture appears to have the fleshy side of the vegetarian leather against the forearm. The sewing pattern is awesome. It looks just great! Out of curiosity, what do you sell these for?

Very nice!

Thanks for the details!

Great job! Japanese dragons are some of my favorite types of artwork. If you don't mind me asking, is some of that airbrushed? Or is that all regular brush blending? Also I'm curious how you sealed it since presumably it's going to get some considerable wear and tear from denim. Thanks!

Awesome.

Steve ~ What kind of design are you thinking for the cover? The same as the classic Red Book cover?Or something of your own? Are you going to stamp the leather? Whatever way you plan to attack this encounter, it's highly unlikely that'll you'll roll a 20 on the first swing, you should really consider spending some skill points err I mean practice on some scrap first. Keep this thread going. I'd love to see how this progresses.

I second the question. I'd like to know as well. Thanks! I second the question. I'd like to know as well. Thanks!

Very nice!

That's brilliant!

Hey Stingray ~ Thanks so much for the clarity! I have similar concerns about the color fastness. We are in SW Florida and shoot outside all year, including rainy season. And while we don't go out during the downpours we might get surprised by one or sometimes sit one out and hit the range shortly thereafter. Water protection is at least a minor but present concern. I'll post some pics in a couple of days. Thanks again!

Thanks again TwinOaks! This is the kind of conversation that reminds me to be as specific as possible ~ especially when people are so giving as they are on these forums. The stuff comes with directions? Ha! None of the eco stuff that I have has any directions on it. It's been a bit frustrating. Thanks again!

Thanks Dwight~ I appreciate the technique tip. In many of the responses to various people's questions, the most basic aspects if technique are left out as if obvious and the newbies like myself are left to experiment. Thanks for the clarity. This is not meant as any kind of slight against TwinOaks suggestion, I just didn't have the knowledge to ask the right questions. I'll get right on it!

Thanks so much for the quick reply. I take from the lack of other responses that your advice is spot on ~ I really appreciate it - thank you.

So I reached a point with my 'messing around with leather hobby' that someone wants to pay me for a leather armguard. Hooray for me. Let my OCD kick into high gear! I've gone through pages and pages of the forum looking for advice on finishing projects and it seems that the consensus is different projects require different finishing techniques. If there's a link to an appropriate answer for this question I haven't found it yet and I apologize if this has been answered before. Right. So, considering the amount of sweat (and possibly rain) this piece of (tooled, vegtan, ecoflow all-in-oned and super sheened) leather is going to come into contact with I'd like to know your opinions on how to finish it so that it will last the longest both in the sun and with the sweat. Oh yeah, and the rough side will be against the skin. Thanks!

Thanks!!

Does anyone know of a Florida leather supplier? Not including Tandy. I find it odd that I have to search all over the Internet to find some scrap gator leather. I've done several searches and have come up blank. If someone manages to do better please feel free to include a link for me because I'm feeling quite inapt with the Google-machine right now. Thanks in advance. I'm also feeling quite inapt with my ability to check my own spelling.

Thanks so much for the time you took writing this tutorial! I have to put my vote in for pictures as well. Thanks again!