Doug C

You might check out the Eee PC HE1000 by Asus. I think that is the 10 inch model. I've been researching these machines too. I beleive they claim a 9hr battery life. This model is available on Amazon for around $380-$390. you can upgrade the Ram to 2 Gig for another $25. Doug

Extremely well done. I like the scalloped look too. The carving and the pattern are top notch. You are a great tallent and I learn alot just studying your work. I also like using the Chaylor-Fenneli products. I think they are the best out there for pre-made interiors. Thanks for sharing. Doug

My 2 cents: It's kinda like arguing about the best deer hunting rifle. You can kill a deer with just about any calibur but everyone has a opinion. I started out with a box cutter, found they work pretty good for some things. I used a box cutter for a couple of years before I discovered the round knife/head knife. What I can do with a round knife I can't do with a box cutter is: 1. cut curves of many different radius', 2. cut a straight line without a straight edge for a guide, 3. skive 4. I can see where I am going with the cut I didn't think the learning curve was that great for me. The key is to get a good sharp one, buy one that comes sharp so you know what sharp really is. I know not everyone will agree with me and that's ok. Use the tool that works for you, Happy cutting, Doug

Yea, I thought it was more for the streight lines, like borders too, but I remember reading a post somewhere someone was using it to speed up beveling the long stem lines on Sheridan style carving. It could of just been my imagination though. Thanks for the replies. Doug

Hello everyone, Does anyone use a push beveler to bevel the stems on Sheridan style carving? I would love for someone who uses one to tell me how it works. I see Berry King sells one. Thanks, Doug

That's cool Bruce, You could make me one. Oh wait I don't have hair anymore. ;-) Doug

Great job to both Harvey and Bruce. Anyone would be proud to carry that Brief case. Oh and thanks for posting those pictures it's nice to see how some of you construct items. It learn alot from looking at pictures like these. Doug

Thanks Mark, I talked to Wage Silver today and they are sending me a catalog. Looks like they have some good silver buckles at reasonable prices. Doug

Not really sure how to ask this question. It's one of those deals were I'll know what I want when I see it. I'm needing some quality ranger style buckle sets for a project I am working on. I guess I want something that doesn't look cheap but won't break the bank. Higher quality than the stuff you can get at Tandy. I think Hansen Silver might be an option but they don't show much on their web site. I'll need two 3/4" sets and an 1 1/2" set that match pretty well. Any ideas for where to look? This is for a project that I'm investing alot of time in.... Well you get the picture. Thanks, Doug

Tina, Could you tell me where you find the Angelus spirit dyes? I did a google seach and all I could find was the acrylic dyes. Thanks, Doug

I always use an oversize liner on belts and most other projects. 1. Stamp, carve finish the belt blank 2. Glue and Sew on oversize liner. (i like to have 1/4 inch at least all the way around the belt for extra. This gives you some room to play with) 3. Trim liner, cut tip, punch holes. 4. edge and dye the belt edges. 5. Clear seal the liner with your choice of product. Hope this helps, Doug

I just ran across some great music. If you like Ian Tyson, I think you will like Tom Russell, especially "Songs of the West". Ian has recorded and co-wrote songs with Tom Russell. One of my favorite songs on this album is "The sky above, the mud below" His songs will enhance your tooling experienc :-) Doug

The dayplanner looks great. I really like your color. You did a fantastic job coloring the piece. What products and procedure did you use for coloring the dayplanner? Again great job. Doug

I really like your purses. Very nice work. The Sheridan style carving is great. You should be very pleased with your work. Doug

I agree with Greywynd and mulefool, for a good stamping block it's much better to have something that is 3 to 4 inches thick or more. You may not think you have much bounce with a thin slab until you try one with more beef to it. You will see an improvment in impression depth especially basket stamping. That's a good deal Greywynd thanks for the information. Doug

Bruce, I like the looks of that rope stamp to the right. Who makes it? Another thing. I ordered a couple of stamps from Robert Beard last May in Sheridan. One of them was the tri-weave. He gave me a little lesson on how to run it. He told me it would be awhile before I got them. He was right. I'm still looking forward to using them. Doug

I like Dave Stamey, Ian Tyson, Chris LeDoux. One of my favorites is Jesse Ballantyne and I just found Adrian, she is real good for a young one. Among others I listen to, The Flying Burritto Brothers and Pure Prarie Legue. Also like some Rock and Roll, usually the older stuff. Doug

I really like your tool block. Did you make that yourself or have it made? How big are the holes for the tools and how is it fastened to the wall? I could use something like that. My mouth is watering. Doug

Thanks everyone, Courtney found Denise Langley's Web site. Cool stuff We made our own pattern through trial and error. You will probably find the purse Courtney patterned hers after. Doug

I helped my 17 year old daughter construct a purse for a 4-H project. I am very proud of the job she did on it. Doug

Clair, Just looked at my last issue of LC&SJ and realized you are the one and same Clair Mullin who carved the cover and contributed a couple of articles. Congradulations and keep posting your work on this forum. You have a lot to contribute. Doug

Claire, Great job, Nice clean lines. Can you explain how you finished the edge? What machine did you use and what size thread? Doug

Ed, I am moving up a needle size. I had been sewing with 207/138 (top/bottom), that may have been a little light anyway. I now am using 277/207 with the 25 needle combination. I thought I had seen on here a needle size thread chart but can't find it now. Doug

Ed, I am playing around with the needle size. I am having much better luck with the 25 needle and the sturrip plate. Doug

Bruce, I am running a Artisan 4000 R but the sturrip plate is from Toledo Sewing Machines. Artisan has not had the sturrip plates available for sometime and finnally decided I would try this plate. It looks identical to the one Ed shows in the picture. I have the right and left pressure feet and that does not seem to make much difference. I know what you mean by keeping the peice level on the arm to keep the stitch line straight on the bottom. I fight that all the time. You almost need three or four hands to sew some gussets. Doug