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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Hi,

    I think the deer might be AS? I found it on a doodle page and it fitted well, brother inlaw loves to hunt deer, (I think mother nature should do the deed so this is my way of saying so *LOL*)

    I'm making these covers for the male part of the family (girls gets purses) I have to leave some meories when moving back over seas to people here that I love :yeah:

    Thanks Ed, well boo boo being not to seal the leather correctly before applying antique on the fall picture, it's very obvious on the field mouse and the background behind him IRL...And I like the idea that's no one is perfect, makes everything much more "humain" :thumbsup:

    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

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    I found the thinner pieces of granite like you would get with a cut out didn't hold up to lots of heavy basket stamping. I kept having pieces break off. About 10 years ago I got a granite surface plate about 3" thick. it been great and it wasn't that expensive either, maybe $80.00 or so.

    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

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    I think it has been pretty well discussed that low end stamps serve a purpose and fill a niche. For me they have let me try some different patterns with minimal outlay. I could run a $5 triweave and see that I don't like it much in my hands. The walking tools tend to be more forgiving and can be cleaned up easier. For me where the quality crosses the line is on set stamps - baskets, geometrics, borders, etc. You only get one hit and the impression is what it is.

    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

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    Here's my little work space. I do almost everything on this bench. It's way past time to expand and update, but for now this is where I spend my time. I have a couple sewing machines and some storage on the opposite wall. I've really enjoyed looking at everyone elses shops...lots of great ideas!

    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

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    I just now measured the girth of Schmetz 24 (1.65mm), 25(1.82mm), and 26(2.12mm) needles. The 26 needle is .3mm thicker than the 25 needle, which is only .17mm thicker than the 24 needle. This means that 26 needles are substantially thicker than 25 needles, thus substantially less prone to needle deflection. I would have expected standard increments.

    ed

    Ed,

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

    Doug

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    The Artisan guys probably have some more insight too. What machine are you running?

    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

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