chancey77

Ya I got 41-7mm holes 3- 10mm holes and 4- 13mm holes I think:) I tried to drill out the first row in between the notches but they just got gnarled, so I skipped that...I was thinking I would be able to get at least 5x more on each row...That would have been 65 more holes! So it would have been 107 holes altogether...but oh well:) LOL I could have just gone and spent 10 bucks in Birch from the lumber yard here since next to pine is the biggest cash crop here, and you can get solid planks of Birch cheap, but I found something for free and just made it work...I was out of space and keeping a bunch of stuff in plastic tool boxes, and always digging (and worrying about messing up my old stamps), so it just seemed to be the right answer at the right time and only took me maybe an hour at home to do it. I see them in the trash and at the local recycling shop all the time for about 2 bucks...I think I'll pick up another one, or just make one that is a full block...I don't know yet. But I thought yall might get a kick out of it! BTW if you do do it...after I did it I realized I should have turned it over and drilled out the back side and just put the wood dowels that are there for legs on the other side....but that is what I get for being to gung ho and not thinking about it until it was over...hahaha... SO DRILL OUT THE BACK SIDE! I COULD HAVE gotten all 107 holes...maybe a few more:) DARN IT! LESSON LEARNED:::THE HARD WAY AGAIN!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artisan I think that pretty much says it all about being an ARTISAN. It was a VERY old term used in the Middle ages...now the terms are just replaced by what you are trained to do... Carpenter,Saddler,Dyer,Craftsman,Blacksmith... again very old jobs ( but TRADES THAT CONTINUE) Myself, I always get a funny cringe any time anyone says Leatherworks...it just sounds silly... I like to consider my self a Leather Artist. Just like a Painter, Leather is my canvas. And I draw original art work, and then carve and color it on leather...so Leather Artist Works For me... But I have heard people here in Europe call me an Artisan...just seems a little old fashioned, and is really to broad of a spectrum, though I guess I do fit into more than 3-4 or those categories, so MAYBE THEY ARE RIGHT???? These are people who know next to nothing about what it is I do, only that I am in several different trades. Carpentry,Masonry,Metal Worker,Leather Artist, Telephone Lineman, Musician whatever puts food on the table... So I guess it just depends on YOU. There is no is:) AS PAUL PUT IT BEST.

I use Hokey Stick Tape...nice grip and it doesn't leave a sticky residue.

Found a Birch Kitchen Knife Holder in the Garbage...and I said to myself...YA! There is an idea for a new stamp holder. It works great because it has legs on the back and makes it at an angle so I just straight drilled holes for the assortment of tools. And there is room for my Foam Knives:) ROLFL! Tandy 97 Hole Tool Holder 54€ Old Birch from The TRASH....PRICELESS:) HAHAHAHAHA

If they are going to be laced, 3-5 hrs is just for that depending on how much lace there is...but I am very fast and I can Triple loop lace about 7" per half hour.depends on how long the lace is that you have to pull through on each stroke... I would guess 10-15 hours @30 per hour plus Materials. If it was me: I would be thinking about 450 dollars/euros/Australian kangaroo skins or whatever:) LOLOL. JUST KIDDING:) But ya about 450...

The Secrets in the Sauce:) White textile Paint and thinner:)

I got the top done now, just needs a little wax and clear and she is done...I went with a GHOST RIDERS LOOK! Artwork for the back is done, and working on coming up with the sides artwork this week.

SWEET!!!!!!!!! NOW THAT GATOR WIL LIVE FOREVER!

I am just using a Hollow Ground Standard Tandy blade:) I have been looking for some used knives, but in the mean time I have been using this knife a VERY long time and it is good enough to get the job done I guess:) BTW...THANKS!

THAT IS A KILLER TRUCK! I love the Flathead in it! Though I hate owning them! To expensive to maintain for me... My buddy spent 10,000 bucks rebuilding his Flathead about 2 years ago and now it needs to be overhauled again already! Unbelievable that they ran for so long; now the parts are so pricey and they don't run well in Florida weather. Constant over heating issues.

MAN I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A SITE LIKE THAT! PERFECT!!!!!!!! IT IS ABOUT TIME WE HAVE SOME USED TOOLS FOR SALE WITHOUT A VINTAGE PRICE TAG!

I'll just have to remember that Bob, when I remember my Aunt who was killed in a brand new Ford Pick up in 2002 because she was broad sided by someone running a red light and the seat belt mech failed and the door swung open and when the truck rolled she was under it and was crushed by her new truck... Don't get me started on who should be sued...but no it was a "freak accident"...Please don't get me started on how FORD AND ALL AMERICAN CAR MAKERS MAKE NOTHING BUT GARBAGE! SINCE 1970! Lets forget about making a car that lasts a working class guy 20 years. Lets make sure he spends 100,000 bucks on a 18,000 dollar car in PARTS in 20 years! Ok spaz out done... I know your retired...and I am just a mere 35...but still a spade is a spade. And I still love my Ford! CIRCA 1955! NO SEAT BELTS! But I'll be thinkin about ya! ANYWAY! Back to what this is really about... If someone is told by the doctors that they shouldn't drive...it is probably a good idea to listen since they will be on drugs! But if something as simple as a strap, that is basically exactly like the ones pregnant woman wear while driving it should in theory be exactly the same scenario...a temporary solution for a couple weeks until the stitches are removed. Pregnant women wear them for months at a time. You could just make something like this that is padded like a pillow .... They also recommend a 3 point seat belt...but hey those have all been tested and DOT approved..... Everybody has some idea about it...I am just stating what I see from an obvious stand point from the picture you showed...looks like it works, and would pop open in a real accident, so WHY NOT! Heck the Bracelets I used to make a very long time ago with 1 snap, all you had to do was look at it hard and it popped off... but that was before I found real snaps! NOT FROM TANDY! hahahaha

Man that POPS!!!!! It is just a shame it doesn't ever say Tampa on it LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT JOB BLUESMAN!!!! Sewing is great texture is awesome, the silver plagues are a great touch...and the rhinestone cowboy! TREMENDOUS JOB! I bet it feels GOOD to have it all done:) I know the feeling! ON TO THE NEXT ONE

DO YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES OF THE CHAIR? I do have an idea, but it would help to see a picture of the chair and if it is possible to detach one side of it.

I am still waiting on the pan!!!!!!! ARGH!

I am originally from Florida:) I used to go to the old town meet every weekend with my hot rod, and spent about 12 years in NYC and I was a member of the Rumblers CC. I got my rod from the Turkey Rod run in Florida, and spent well most of my nights off building and tweaking and being greasy on a small budget. I love all cars, classic trailer cars to nasty rusty annoying rat rods...it is just in my blood. But I have a very fond place for a person who has nothing but that machine and lives day to day making it something original. Any rich guy can toss 100,000 bucks at west coast customs to build you a perfect car (that normally in my opinion is a waste of money); but it takes a special person to appreciate something that they struggle for just to keep on the road. That is the east coast attitude. I have what I have and I love it! It may not have a pretty paint job, but it runs like a scalded dog and scares the neighbors:) LOLOL

I feel or ya...I am living in a ruff 55 degrees f ...hahahaha One of the reasons I love it here...always outside air conditioning:) After growing up in Florida I love the cold! Anyway... This Challenge sounds VERY HOT! LOLOLOL

Honestly if you are just trying to be charitable... Screw the Insurance, Screw the Label, and Just drop off a Few to the hospital you want to donate them to with a note saying what they are...your name is not on it and you have done your good deed... The problem with the world is people are so afraid of getting sued that the whole point of living is turned into fear... I say dang the torpedoes..if you have tested it at all, and it works, then give them away to the charity! If the doctors think it is a good idea to use, then they will give them out. For me, The leather looks a little thin, and a single snap is pretty week. 10oz leather with some buckles might be better...or more snaps that are at least positioned the proper width of the seat belts.. If they actually get into a wreck while driving..it won't matter anyhow. These days they will be knocked out by the airbag that punches they in the face anyway and wake up dazed in a cloud of powder. But...for what you are describing this use is only intentioned for...Just make 10 of them for the doctors to hand out, go back and check on them in a month or so and see how it went, if they seemed to get a good response or not and if they want more??? Then take it to the next level...DON*T EVER LET POLITICS GET IN THE WAY OF A GOOD DEED!!!!!!! It is not an actual safety belt...just something to keep from ripping out the stitches...and looks perfectly safe to me. If someone got hit hard enough, I guess the snaps would pop or it would slide down and the seat belt would do its job normally! But if your name isn't on it, then...WHO KNOWS WHERE THESE CAME FROM?!?!?!?! But they could be your test dummies:) After all, charity is for charity...NOT THE GLORY! So just a box and a note:)

Don't apologize:) A granite back splash would be AWESOME...but it really is not necessary...but if you want it to be a very pretty place to work, then YES! Maybe you can come decorate my work space:)... I am just kidding!!!!!!!...all kidding aside, It is very nice to have a solid work table like stone, and granite is the perfect stone for leather work, it is water proof and heat resistant. Heat guns are very safe to use indoors, and they have a high and low setting. They will only burn wood if you leave it there a while and I am sure he knows how to use one just fine..... It is like a supped up hair dryer..very easy to use and very safe! For anyone with common sense. In order to burn paint you have to use it very close, doing what he is doing, I am sure it will not be used in that manner.