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I built mine a few years back from Poplar. I bought the wood 4" thick from a specialty wood store. Then cut the pieces on a resaw.

Thanks Mungo

Well Done Sir.

I guess back then, what ever got the job done.

That holster looks real familiar. I did a few but the patterns came from Simmons.

Could be.

Maybe a solid rivet drilled out and crimped over?

Yes I was just interested in the rivets. I was thinking if it is 100 years old they would be a rivet with a bur.

Can you take a picture of pg. 93? I would like to see it. Chris

I would say on some of there stuff you are correct. top left: Vintage #6 Craftool U.S.A. top right: #9 Gomph bottom Osborne #6

I would have to say that is a false statement. Here is a statement made from a dealer in stamps " This tool should not be struck with a weighted maul as this stamp is made of a lightweight metal, likely zinc, and could bend or break." This is from another tool manufacturer. "Using only stainless steel in the making of these tools, you will see the precision grinding in every impression you make." Key word grind. That tells me handmade. Like Craftool did years ago. There are several manufacturing plant pumping out low quality tools. I for one don't want to keep buying them over and over. Am I saying never buy overseas? of course not. Japan has some great tool makers. What I am saying is, if it sounds to good to be true, then it probably is.

A lot of great advice given out here. I am going to throw my 2 cents in as well. "Buy once, cry once." meaning buy the best quality tool you can. it will only help you down the road. Like others have said you only need a few tool to get started and when you start gaining ground, buy a few more and so forth. Chris

Did you call Ed down at Indianapolis sewing machine company?

I hate when that happens lol

I always heard Disney and Harley Davidson guard their trademarks viciously.

LOL can't wait to see this done.

Thanks Jeff, I am going to print out this thread for reference until it becomes second nature. I think the banana explanation is spot on. Maybe the others who didn't like the banana wanted you to use a plantain. LOL Thank again for the nudge in the right direction and the compliment, Chris

Red arrow - no excuse, tooler error. Blue arrow - I see what your saying, it makes it look off. Green arrow - I apply the bag-kote with a 2" foam brush to keep it wet while wiping it off to prevent streaking. so your right it is puddling. Yellow arrow - I think what your saying is to drive the stamp deeper to give depth. The seed pod if that what we are calling it sure look more detached from the leaves? The shading on the leaf coming of the vine does give it a look of realism. I also noticed in certain areas of the bar stamp grounder I don't have the depth. Maybe leather a little to wet? Thank Jeff, for the tips and taking the time to lay out the explanation, much appreciated Chris

How did you like using the Eco-flo. Will the color run if it gets wet? Chris

Nice. What is that color?

A notebook cover

8"x6"

I wanna that Jeff for the tips. If you look at the bottom right where the three stem come up I rounded thoses and compared to the top right ones, I can totally see what you're saying now. The picture makes it stand out. I will be doing these from now on.. I have been reading the book Sheridan style carving by Bob Likewise. Very good book and read so far. I have oiled and bag Koted this so far.

That's pretty cool.