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The "waylon Rose" Leather Telecaster Guitar Hand Made
Sylvia replied to Leatherbaron's topic in Guitar Straps
Sweet... I'll just post the link since it has the Waylon Rose on the entrance page. ) Thanks! S -
The "waylon Rose" Leather Telecaster Guitar Hand Made
Sylvia replied to Leatherbaron's topic in Guitar Straps
Terry. May I borrow one of these pictures to show a telecaster fan at a guitar playing site? If you give me a link to your website I'll make sure it gets attributed to you. -
Unless you WANT wrinkles. I kind of like the texture myself.
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lol This is true. That was one of the things I pointed out to TLC when I wrote the letter. That if a novice's first experience is with the tools in these kits they may as well just not expect them to buy from them ever again. Like the one fellow here who broke the head off his beveler... Tandy did him right and replaced it.... but that beveler is a completely different size even though same number sans "Z." and he was in the middle of a basket weave project! <faint> Anyway... I think that if enough hobbyists toss a fit about the tools in the kits... they may return to putting quality tools in them. Any one want to join me on facebook and start a campaign? ha ha ha
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I can't speak for the Ultimate set, but I recently got a "deluxe set" The tools are pretty sad... so much so I wrote a long letter of disgust (in a nice way) to Tandy and "strongly urged" them to bring craftool back to the USA. I have old tools and these tools and the quality is not that great in the Deluxe kit. I knew that from the folks here but I was seriously shocked at the extent of the poor quality. I mean I could see where the head was welded/pressed on. Pfft! But tools aside the deluxe kit has plenty of projects and other goodies to make it worth the $50 I spent. (it was on sale) If you order from Tandy... google search for Tandy Coupon Code or Tandy Promo Code... there is a $10 off online coupon. Every little bit helps right? My suggestion is to spend some good money on a decent swivel knife first off. I got a tandy "deluxe" adjustable knife with the kit which is better than the basic swivel knife, but the Barry King is far superior compared to those and it's moderately priced. The others can tell you the name of the Rolls Royce of swivel knives, SKS? I'm not sure of the name and I couldn't afford it either. Anyway, you can get by with funky kit stamps and mallet while you are learning but a knife needs to work smoothly and feel good in your hand. I really like my Barry King Knife... hes also a member here. Barry also sells tools but expect to pay around $30-50 for each stamp.
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That is a good idea. The extra diameter would provide the needed flexibility for different stiffness's of leather
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That's very generous of you Elliot. If CC doesn't want them I would love to have them.
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ROFLMAO! Yeah, I think that might be prudent.
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This is what I like about you Thrasher. You understand how some people need to learn. Some folks can learn through reading, others have to work through the process. Still others have to see the process done a couple times before they understand. At one time they called the latter two "hands on learners" and "visual learners" (and usually they had some sort of attention deficit) Rare is the mentor and friend who recognizes that mistakes need to be made in order to learn.
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Leather working is a lot like any other specialty. Attach "leathercraft" to it and whoa the price is insane! First go get this coupon code.... Tandy posts them at retailmenot.com here's one for $10 of any order. 1kRet-CR-11 Next join the club. Trust me the $35 is nothing compared to the shipping you'll pay buying here and there. It's good for a year and it's already paid for itself in my case... and I like you THOUGHT this was "just a hobby" I'm working on my first commissioned guitar strap right now. (never say never) Now, there are special sales exclusively for Tandy Club members... I got $5 off anything $5 or more on leatherlibrary.com I had been eyeballing an ebook but was reluctant to spend the $5. Have fun with your new "hobby" S
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I was looking for more information on Hermann Oak Leather and I found this PDF that says that Effective Feb 1 2012, the cost of hides will increase by 2% or $3.00 per side http://www.hermannoa...rice_Letter.pdf We have 2 days to order. Thought everyone should know.
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Sounds like he wants something like a weaved whip handle. Maybe this video will help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QrxNdwejGw
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Happy Accidents... or "Art of the Mistake." I am very familiar with that too.
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I bet a carpet tube or vinyl flooring tube from home depot or similar place and a hack saw would make a nice tube to store leather in.
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LOL Now I didn't give you that recipe so you could go giving it to everyone! he he he. Seriously though I am curious as to how that works.
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LOL I liked the recipes for "womens troubles" containing "white lead" What the?
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Just sent you a recipe check your PM
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You can also get it from his .com shop. http://www.stecksstore.com/servlet/the-2662/Light%2C-Brown%2C-Fiebing%27s%2C-Fiebings%2C/Detail Might be better to talk to him through there too. I've bought from stecks a few times too. Good people and fast ship. Of course I don't live half way round the world from him... but still he gets things out fast.
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Using Google Books And Amazon Look Inside
Sylvia replied to Sylvia's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Ferg, I hacked nothing. I used the search feature on Look inside. Nothing more. I downloaded nothing, I broke into nothing, I stole nothing. -
It depends on the welder and his tools. A wire welder may be able to do it if he can dial down the heat. It couldn't hurt to ask. The worst answer is "Nope"... right? So this is a really realy small hole..... like one for a watch band? Maybe you can talk to your local "working" jewelry or watch repair guy and see if he or she has a source for these small punches.
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Using Google Books And Amazon Look Inside
Sylvia replied to Sylvia's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
No one calls me a thief and gets away with it. NO ONE! I am perfectly fine using this method otherwise I would not have shared. -
Using Google Books And Amazon Look Inside
Sylvia replied to Sylvia's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
This isn't so much of an opinion but blatant statement implying that anyone that use this method, IS A THIEF. I don't copy these online sources, I read them as best I can and put them in a wish list for future purchases if appropriate to my needs. This is no different than going to a Barns and Nobel store and reading several chapters of a book before deciding to buy. I am not a thief and I do believe in copyright laws. It is extremely insulting to me that you even implied that I am a thief...so yes I used your "name" and used a little ARTISTIC LICENSE and made it a bit more appropriate to your comment. -
Ok, here you go. I searched "Vintage Sargent Hole Punch" and found this deal on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-VINTAGE-SARGENT-BERNARD-SPRING-PUNCH-LEATHER-PLIERS-/140519509355 Not exactly $3 but You get the rotary one too to have as a back up. There is also this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Sargent-and-Co-leather-hole-punch-hand-tool-Made-is-USA-6-sizes_W0QQitemZ160714652714QQcmdZViewItemQQssPageNameZRSS:B:SRCH:US:101 Hope one of these work for you. BTW, have you considered having the punch you have brazed or welded back and resharpened?
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That is a pretty ambitious project. I found a link to the jacket here. http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6321630 I would probably use the 3.5 oz but before I even cut that out I would make the jacket out of canvas so you can get familiar with the construction techniques. Making darts can be a challenge and to make matters worse patterns measurements of the patterns don't always fit correctly. If you make the prototype from canvas you'll be better able to know what kind of adjustments you will need to make it fit and be prepared for sewing the suede. I would love to see how it turns out.
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New Wallet
Sylvia replied to SheWolfSilver's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Very cool! I bet he will love it.