DoubleC
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So you put the cork on the leather and folded both over. How unique. Now you are giving me ideas of making a lizard or some other exotic watch band, have a ton of small exotic pieces. Cheryl
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You use cork on your ends? What a cool idea. I see that you sew your hardware on so that's what I'll do. I really do love your pieces ypou've shown us here. I hope the thin foam from walmart or some place else works out for you. Cheryl
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Absolutely awesome. I have the highest respect for someone who can take a hunk of metal and make something beautiful like that. Cheryl
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Ron awesome job on the saddle. Heck awesome just considering doing one. I think it's beautiful. Cheryl
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Beautiful Bob. Like Jan C I've often wondered how to back those. I make my own CC pockets and would like to try that style someday but can't work it out in my befuddled brain. LOL. Cheryl
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I love your ideas for the strap. I have a leather sewing machine so I could use that for the hardware. I don't have to use Chicago screws on something this small, or I could use rivets although I'm not that secure in my rivet setting. I have a lot of lining material too. I appreciate all your help with this, sorry I couldn't get back sooner. Cheryl
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Just got a lecture on presentation today, yours is really cool. And a beautiful strap. Cheryl
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Thank you so much. I asked 1500 members this in another group and they could not tell me what % the small strap was to the larger one. I guess I'll just test it on me. It may be more of a cuff strap I guess at that size but I just couldn't resist the buckle set. I guess the back would look like a belt really, oblong hole for buckle and two chic ago screws to hold the buckle and keep in place. then the tip glued on the other end. Have done it 3-4 times on a guitar strap but nothing this small so want to make sure I cut enough for the fold, but not a foot too much, LOL. I don't expect it to look anything like yours since it's my first one. I have some new dyes and antique paste coming plus some burnishing tools so I will just stamp my initials on this and try out some of my new antique. I use a horse shoe stamp sideways for the CC so if someone buys it, it's my makers mark. If they don't it's mine
The buckle set I got is similar to this http://springfieldleather.com/27208/Buckle-Set%2CSan-Saba%2C3-8%22/ but an inch. But it's silver and gold plated so can match any jewelry. I hope the one inch doesn't end up looking clunky. Sorry for blabbering, I appreciate you showing me the back and I'll show you mine when I finish it. Cheryl -
I'd recommend the basic 6 and a swivel knife. These other things are nice to have but not essential. By the basic six I mean the camo, veiner, etc. Ask them at Tandy and they'll know what I mean. Mine didn't cost over 50.00 for all 7 tools. Hope this helps, Cheryl
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Very beautiful Chief, Cheryl
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Beautiful Job Jeff, Cheryl
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What a beautiful piece. Cheryl
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I'm speculating. I use resolene for everything, as my finish and as a resist to antique. I do use it over the antique after it's dried overnight. Cheryl
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Resolene makes a good resist, you just need to apply several light coats and let it dry overnight. I wouldn't use anything else with it. Maybe something instead of it but those chemicals mixing together are probably not gonna like each other. Cheryl
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Replacing power cords are easy Joe. As far as cleaning them I use a wire brush about the size of a toothbrush on the steel parts, and I shine mine up all pretty with turtle wax wipes
But more importantly is not how it looks but keeping oil in it. You are just so cute (and lucky) about this. I felt just like this when I got my cobra. Have fun my friend. Cheryl -
I use foam in my guitar straps. I got my first foam at Walmart in the school supplies, 6 sheets of preschool primary colors with peel off paper on the back, LOL. But it works like a charm and the very first guitar strap I made 3 years ago is still as good today as when I made it. Now maybe you can help me with a question. I ordered a 1" buckle set to make a watch band but can't reverse engineer one because I don't own one. Could you tell me how long you make your straps and show a picture of the back? Thanks Cheryl
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Some people adapt them into clickers too. You have to have clicker plates machined but since it was given to you you're ahead of the game. Good luck. Cheryl
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Al Bane always tells me to start with the needle and start backwards. To me it looks like what Tom said that the belt is moving while you are stitching it. They don't look irregular so much as running a little all over the place. They aren't nesting or anything so I think your tension is good. Also you might try a smaller thread in the bobbin if adding the table attachment doesn't help. If not call Steve or get in touch with Al Bane at https://www.facebook.com/albaneforleather Cheryl
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Very pretty wallet
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I didn't realize it was so thin. I guess I would still be afraid of the pockets since they're not going to be sewn but I am a worrier. I worry so much about every new project it prevents me starting it. I, like you do love the head area. Cheryl
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Really nice job Paul. Cheryl
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Are you going to sew it? Because I wouldn't trust the glue to do more than hold it in place while you sew it. Also it seems to me thickness is going to be an issue. Unless you have some 1 oz veg tanned leather to sew it to and to make the cc holders out of, etc. I mean I'm sure gator wallets are made all the time but these are just two concerns I would have before I started the project. I glued some hair-on-hide to regular, maybe 5 oz veg tanned once to make a bracelet and as soon as I curved it the HOH came loose. I should have skived it and sewn it. Cheryl
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when I round braid something I get creative because I can't do the fancy knots to put on the end. I have braided it into itself, i've put wooden beads on the end to secure the round braid and then just tied the loose ends. I haven't seen the magnets. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Why don't you do a search on Etsy and get some ideas.....https://www.etsy.com/search?q=braided%20bracelet&ref=auto3 Cheryl
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Jo the first one is a 15-91 and will sew leather. I've done guitar straps etc on this machine and it's a favorite among garment people for light leather sewing. It has a potted or gear driven motor and no belt so no belt to slip, etc. It will use up to #69 thread. And pretty much sew anything you can stuff under the foot. It is a beast though, not in the sense of a 'real' leather machine is in size but in speed. For that reason there's definitely a learning curve on using it. But I sewed suede etc easily on mine, prolly 4-5 oz. On my straps it was harder with the heavier thread but it will sew them. It makes a nice stand in machine while you save for a walking foot machine with a speed reducer, etc. And that's a good price. Best thing to do is take something you want to sew with you, try the machine out and see what you think. Cheryl
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Yes I can skive other materials. But I like the look of lizard and have a nice brown piece here picked out. I am waiting on the buckle set though so haven't started it yet. I'm wishing now I'd gotten the 5/8ths. I get ideas and before I even get the products I start doubting how the project will look. If it seems too big then I'll use it on something else and get a smaller one. I have a beautiful 1" set I've been saving for something nice, maybe I'll use it. It's silver colored with brown and red designs in it. Oh well I'm blabbing out of control
Thanks for your help. Cheryl