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I can't believe it took so many replies to get to this answer. Leaving to door open a couple inches works great. I have done it a number of times, always with great results. Aaron

Neet laq / Wyo-sheen from Sheridan Leather outfitters.

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When you get to the end go through the last hole twice (like for a corner) then take the final stitch by running the lace over the end and under the main lacing (along the welt) for about a half inch. Bring the needle out the side and trim it flush. It will stay put. Aaron

The baby Moccasin kit I bought had the wrong number of holes punched and it was not possible to lace them correctly. If your kit is the same as the one I had you will need to punch in one more hole on one side to get it correct. Aaron

Have you considered sewing your bezel to the cuff? I would fear that fasteners on a leather cuff will cause metal allergy issues to the wearer. If you sew it on there will be no issues. Aaron

Use Saran Wrap between your paper and the leather to protect the paper from the water. Loose your stylus and use a ball point pen. You will be able to see every line you have covered and it is less destructive. If you do not want to destroy your origional, photocopy it first. Also you can use transparancy fimm instead of paper and you can see what you are doing that way (it is a little thicker than the paper though, so you have to push a little harder). Aaron

Your lacing is inside out. Aaron

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I am impressed with the work. Even more impressed it was done with a set of golf clubs. Aaron

In general I don't. You can wipe it with deglazer or alcohol if it needs it.

What I would do: Pour the dye in a pan. Dampen the leather, not that wet, like you are going to tool it. Put on gloves and pull the belt through the dye. Pat the leather dry with a rag. Lay it flat to dry. Aaron

I would personally do lace, double loop/cordovan. This book is the best one I know of for all the styles. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/61906-00.aspx I am assuming you are using a kit wallet. Be very carefull as you assemble it. It is rare for the holes in the liner to be punched in the same spots as the holes in the outside. Often times there are not even the same number of holes, so you may end up having to repunch some. Aaron

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Yup, your tooling is nice but the inside is out on your lacing. Aaron

I would go to the Goodwill and get a large, flat pan, like a industrial cookie tray. Poor in your dye and dip in the leather. Take it out, pat dry with a towell and lay it flat to dry. Aaron

Dye the leather before you form it. Aaron

A $50 bill will convince many stone shops to run they on their saw. All 4 sides can be squared in about 30 minutes. The edge will not be polished, but will be square. There are now a lot of bottomfeeders in the stone countertop industry. I looked at a Chinese import Granite slab yesterday, 8' long, polished on the top and two sides for $79. The slab you have is thicker (much better) but it is hard to beat the prices that are showing up. Aaron

It sounds to me like you companies filter system is blocking it from coming through. There are a lot of people on this forum that post pictures elsewhere and link them here instead of posting them directly on the forum. At work the filter cleanly removes them. Many times I have no idea something is missing unless it is commented on by someone. Aaron

Put the checkbook togeather closed 9Folded), not open. It will not be wrinkled when closed and the fold will be stretched when open, not compressed when closed. Aaron

What type of adhesive(s) should I use? I would use Barge Place on before moulding or after? Mold, then glue Stick through the ray or stitch then glue/stick? Glue it down so it does not shift, then sew it togeather. Aaron

Use a sewing machine with no thread in it. The size needle will control that size of the hole. Aaron

Generally the simplest way to repair it will be to braze it. As long as you are going to paint it you will not see the gold color from the braze. Aaron

If it has not dried out, you can still use it. It is one of the most durable leather finishes out there. Aaron

Use a belt sander. Brand new belt, about 60 grit. Aaron