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  1. electrathon
    I don't think the Portland store has the website, I think that is Eugene. I always just go to the store. Call and ask for it, I know it is there. They have both white and black. Big spools, it will last you a lifetime of hand sewing. Talk to Abdul. Aaron
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    Oregon leather in Portland has Barbours linen in pretty big spools for machine sewing. Wax it up and it makes great hand sewing thread.
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    Hmmm, tHat is exactly what I listed above at what I thought was a give away price. Hundreds of letters and numbers in a clean looking font for well under $100.
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    Use the thicker.
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    Yes, always glue first before you sew or rivet. The next part is loose the rivets, they are far weaker than sewing and will trash the finish on the gun. Always leave extra leather and then after it is sewn clean up the edge on a belt sander and you will have perfect edges.
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    If it is your tool, you can do whatever you want to it. But, it would be just as easy, and better to use a stainless bolt.
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    I have the pattern made and the initial pieces cut. I got sidetracked and stopped making progress. I am hoping to begin again soon as a fee of life issues slow down.
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    Yes, the bottom line is that thin leather makes thin wallets. Goat works awesome, fairly thin and very tough, but it still feels nice.
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    Price?
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    I can not speak directly to the exact hammer in the link, but I do have a fair amount of hammer experience. I would suspect that you will get bounce with the plastic hammer. If you could not find a ploy hammer, it may be a usable choice, but likely not a good first choice.
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    Try wetting it with isopropyl alcohol and then rub it.
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    Big difference. The word maker demonstrates that the craftsman that made it, signed it. A logo demonstrates it was likely factory made, by an employee of the company that puts their factory name on it.
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    http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=55523
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    I spent some time talking to Darin the other day. I doubt there is anyone that knows more about the function, design and construction of a cinch than him. It is a passion he has.
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    If you are in on the deal, I am interested in the lasts. Aaron
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    It is pushed in with a book press. You can use a clamp and two blocks on smaller ones. If you are going to be in Portland for September you could go to the Bob Beard class.
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    It is made from about 5 oz veg tan, lined with pig there is a stiffener in the back, made from X-ray film. The corner straps are elastic, it took me a few tries to get the placement of the slots correct. The cat is embossed with a printing block, pressed in. Background is a Bob Beard background tool. Hope this pic is clearer.
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    Have we met? I am Aaron, I teach some of the classes at Tandy.Pics of some of the stuff I have. Do not have a scanner so will copy the rest later.
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    Nook cover. Embossed with a cat, because Debbie likes cats.
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    Simple answer. Personal use Ok. Selling it, not ok. People do violate the laws all the time, you likely will not get caught if you keep it off line. Of course the long answer is way more complicated than this. Until you loose in court it is unlikely you will really understand the complexity of it.
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    As Bob said above. Each flower needs a stem coming out from it. Also, widen up your vines so there is less background area. Less background, more flowers and vines is good.
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    I have no direct answer, but want to comment that the stitching on the sneakers looks awesome.
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    Your best bet is to split it, but I am betting you do not have a splitter. You can try gluing it down with gum trag, I have always thought that was a tacky way to deal with the mess. You can sand off the worst of it and then line it, probably your best option.
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    I found the stuff. I have most of the original paperwork and a pair of the shoes in the original box. I just need to take pic and post it.
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    I am guessing there are only so many ways to make stuff.
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