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Thanks doc That is a "Tek-lok" belt clip (first time I've used one), and yes, it could be adapted to vertical carry just by removing the 3 chicago screws and rotating the clip 90 degrees. It's a very versatile attachment, but they're not cheap, running around $20-$25 each. Those rectangular shims inside the clip can also be adjusted for different belt widths as well. I forgot to mention, the inlay on the arm guard is dried beaver tail skin.

Here are a couple of my recent projects

I'd say you're a natural!

Good luck in your quest for a machine. I'm from Saskatoon, but going to be passing through Calgary in a few days for a short getaway in Banff. Never been there in winter before, but looking forward to it!

lol. How does the stuff from Y Knot compare? Is it expensive?

Tandy's kangaroo lace is decent quality. I'm not sure if they are still selling it, I haven't had to buy it for a while. It is normally quite expensive, but if you catch it on sale you can get it for about 75% off.

Very nice, love the colors. Did you dye the veg tan, or is it just oiled? Gotta watch the Tandy flyers for some of that buffalo hide now...

That link is dead. I googled and found this site http://www.lonsdaleleather.com/ It appears that he's looking to sell his business. That's too bad...

You could make a small opening on the bottom side, just large enough to get a finger in to push the phone up, similar to this case I made a while ago.

Looks pretty cool. The only thing I would have maybe done differently was put the buckles on the lower part of the strap, so the excess hung downward instead of up over the top. Very cool though. Makes me want to try making one

Thanks for the feedback Tony, I know what you mean about stitching the stingray. In this case I used a thonging chisel to punch my holes, so I didn't have much of a problem.

Here's a little something I made for a friend recently as part of a trade. He told me a few design specs that he wanted included, and this is what I came up with. He is going to add some finishing touches himself - buttons made from antler and some sort cord to lace it to his arm.

I don't know how that example was done, but I would think you could do something similar by using different sized hole punches, and only punching through the upper surface of the leather, case the leather, and then use a beveller around the outside? Might work?

That's exactly the link I was going to post. Helped me a lot on my first few sheaths.

Nice stuff. I've been experimenting recently with chainmaille and wallets. I like that drillbit chain, gonna have to have a go at it

I can't imagine why a feller would possibly want to change the natural appearance of a yew bow. You're nuts! I use Minwax Wipe-On polyurethane on my bows. It's very easy to apply and dries really fast between coats (and no, it won't crack). A lot of my bowyer friends use shellac and True oil for a finish

I have yet to find a finish that I 100% trust. I've tried Tandy's Super and Satin Sheen, and Fiebings Resolene (best I've tried so far), but have had bleeding with all of them if the leather gets damp or wet (like from sweating). I'd like to hear what other people suggest too. I know a lot of members here swear by Resolene, but I have had some problems with it.

I don't have an answer, but I'd like to find something that works as well. I've tried soaking in scope mouthwash, I've tried those "enzyme" cleaners for removing pet odors, neither of which worked. Soaps just seem to mask the smell for a day or two.

I've never done this so it's just an idea - but you could skive the tag ends a bit, lay them parallel to the inside strands (the ones with the antler on), and then wrap them all together with some black waxed nylon thread or something similar. Not sure how good it would look, but you could experiment on some short scrap pieces.

Here are a few pics of some things I worked on this weekend. A few arm guards (still in progress) and a necklace made for my bro. It originally came with a cheesy round lace, I figured this was a little more rugged and manly This was my first project using lace that I cut myself. Used a kangaroo hide, man that's some tough stuff!

Very nice work that you do! Archery is what got me started on my leatherwork journey. I make my own bows and love to make my own accessories as well. Do you have a website or anything to showcase your work? I'd love to see more.

I always used the rapid rivets from Tandy, never had a problem. The post part of the rivet is a smaller diameter that the hole in the lace hook, but I just pound the rivets a little more snug than normal and they seem to work fine. I have had a few of the lace hooks start to turn slightly, but there is not enough pressure on the shock cord to even worry about the rivets separating, in my opinion. Given your limited experience with carving, I think you did a hell of a job, you should be proud of that one!

Beautiful work! Every tool mark was deliberate and precise. I think you can tell a lot about a guy by the leatherwork he does. You obviously have a lot of patience and attention to detail. You should be proud of that work! If I owned that combo I'd be afraid to use it!

Thanks gentlemen. The beaver tail was not tanned. I just fleshed it really well and let it air dry. I had to give it a soak in warm soapy water to soften it up and remove some of the grease before gluing it up. Worked rather well!

Here's something I was working on today. My first project that involved doing any sort of inlay work. Turned out ok but I think I need to invest in a good awl rather than the punch I used that left gaping holes. It's not quite finished yet, but I just put some neatsfoot oil on it and have to let that penetrate overnight before I can finish it off.