WScott
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Hi all! Like many here before me, long time lurker coming out the shadows.
Great community/ forum here! Lots of great info and advice!
Now to the matter at hand:
I recently bought small quantities of Ritza 25 (wich I haven't recieved yet) at what I think is a fair price (compared to other offerings out there). Small quantities seem to suit my needs better for now since I'm just starting out but in the long run, having to pay extra for smaller bits AND pay for shipping for every single transaction might end up costing me an arm and leg.
So, this got me thinking of full spools. Harder to find but got a hold of someone selling some at what I once again think is a fair price. Thing is, I have absolutely no idea what those go for - I can't seem to find the 'retail price' anywhere -, so my idea of what's fair and what's not might be pretty far from reality.
Any of you ritza 25 users care to give me a idea of what it could be worth?
Sending you a PM about Canadian source of rolls of Tiger thread
Etsy store is here:
https://www.etsy.com/transaction/148081406?ref=fb2_tnx_title
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Yes, I bet it smells gorgeous, very envious of you for that; I love that when you open a shipping box and the leather smell escapes.
Funny that a yearlong bath in oak bark can turn out such a beautifully smelling end product.
I remember someone bought a bag in India and complained it smelled of urine and it wouldn't come out.
After seeing the Moroccan video with pigeon poop as the tanning source, I wonder what they are using in other countries :0
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There are so many really good online retailers for tools and supplies with better quality than Tandy.
I think Tandy is good for a start out in leather, allowing you to get going with relatively a low tool investment cost, but after that you begin to want better stuff.
As for ordering leather, it is hard to order it sight unseen; so much better when you get your hands on it before you buy. Neither online or Tandy handle that well.
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I meant lots of folds in the card slots, darn auto correct
D could be darn, damn or derelict just checking
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It is really nice, lots of tough edges and foods in there
Your stitching looks good
Is a dh= darling husband??
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These are great videos guys, thanks for posting them!
It gives you a greater appreciation of what that skin and the workers go through to produce beautiful leather.
Celtic, I would like to hear how that hand tanned leather feels and works!
MU, I found the documentaries about yourself fascinating as well; I am not as talented but we have that kindred spirit of working in different mediums, doing a day job for money and other stuff for yourself.
Love the liquor cabinet you made
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Yes the leather work is good, but the iron work is great. The iron mounts really make that look sweet!
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Looks really nice, like the detail work in the corners.
Sucks when the machines let you down but most won't notice the stitching as much as it bugs yourself.
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That is a great video David, thanks for sharing
Anyone else got similar video links???
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This is a documentary style video of the process of leather making with comments toward craftsmanship, automation and handwork.
It is a couple years old now, but I thought it was interesting
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I remember a couple good threads on what to take and what sells at shows. Do a search, I found this thread
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=51570&view=&hl=&fromsearch=1
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Another great video and you are a dog person as well.
My Bernese Mountain dog is sleeping happily at my feet while I watch. Even at 100 pounds, she still thinks she is just a little pup.
Thanks for the time and effort in putting together the video, always good to see you work.
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I have been thinking about the stitching pony you mentioned.
You might try some large paper clamps....we call them bulldog clamps from office supply store
I use them as gluing clamps after I apply thin pigskin to the jaws to avoid marring the workpiece
I will post a pic when I get to my laptop later
On another tact, if you have any woodworking skill, a pony is easily made from pallet or construction lumber
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Ok, don't shoot me, but these guys have good mid range quality and priced tools.
I have dealt with them and find the tools better than entry level Tandy stuff.
http://www.goodsjapa...s/catId=4252437
OR, for a small round awl or fid I would look at a used woodworking tool, antique, second hand or hardware store in your town and sharpen and clean up an old one.
To do your hand stitching, make an even stitch line on the leather with a caliper and then use the fork to mark even hole locations and punch the fid through the leather by tapping with a wood mallet with the leather resting on a protective material like a poundo board.
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.ca/en-cad/search/searchresults/3461-151.aspx
Just don't go too deep so you keep the holes just big enough to close around the thread after stitching and you don't bend the awl tip.
If you are a bit resourceful you can find inexpensive alternate tools and equipment
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If you use a round scratch awl or fid, the holes will allow the thread to be straighter.
I would test it out on a small sample patch of leather before you try it on your wallet.
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Sorry to feed the leather addiction, it gets worse and worse.
At least you didn't waste your money on warm beer and tarts in the pub
Glad to see some locals help you out on supply suggestions
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I think Joe has you headed in the correct direction
If you haven't already, take a look at this video. The gent is on your side of the Atlantic and knows a thing or two about leather work!
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=44874
My other thought for UK sourced supplies was Etsy.com
A shop there has top of the line Tiger thread available and harness needles. I have ordered from this gent and he is awesome as well!
0.8mm for smaller looking stitches on delicate leather, 1.0 for bigger stitch pattern on thicker leather. Get one of both see what works for you
https://www.etsy.com/listing/120961806/tiger-thread-for-leatherwork-20m?ref=related-0
Hope that helps, let me know
Scott
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Ahh, those are sweet
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I have seen magnet backed leather wall tiles before. Yours look like big cool panels
I want I do something like that in my work office space
If you want a quick cheat to shrink a pic, e-mail it to yourself and shrink it to medium size when it asks, then post the smaller pic
Show us more of your stuff please!!!!
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IMHO, you will have a B of a time stitching without a walking foot and risk wrecking your leather or the machine
You don't have to spend a fortune to hand sew and it is really fun
Use an old fork to mark the spacing, or maybe your mom has a marking wheel for sewing
A round scratch awl, one for woodworking, is pretty cheap as well and works great
Waxed thread and a glover's or harness needle and you are off.
If you really strapped and need some tools, send me a PM and I will try to help you out
Scott
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I use a LED headlamp for focused stuff like stitching and tooling.
There are a ton of different ones, not very expensive.
Along with your desk lamp,should give no shadow lighting
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Nice stuff
It caught my eye on the front page and I am glad you posted it here
Really a cool finish on your leather, not seen that style before
Great work
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This is a good stitching topic and video
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=44874&hl=
Best stitching book ever
Here is an edging topic
http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18101&hl=
Let me know what else can help to get you going.
There are so many ways to do things and you need to find what works in your hands
with materials and tools that are readily available to you. You don't have to spend a fortune on exotic tools, leather, thread etc to get good results.
Cheers, Scott
Tallow Rising Out Of Leather And Destroying Hardware.
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Many similarily tanned leather have a "bloom" that comes off them periodically.
I know that Horween leather, which is very deeply tallowed in its processing, has a whitish layer come off it. They suggested a clean soft cloth and to buff it out. I have not heard of it attacking hardware, may be coated and easily oxidized metals?