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    Bob Park has a thread on here on burnishing. Are you gluing the leather together? A paraffin/beeswax mix helps a lot. Glycerin soap will help with initial burnish and I find it helps with overall look. Then after that use paraffin/beeswax to seal it. Hope this helps Mike
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    Might also want to put a spring in there to make the jaws open when tension is released.....Just a suggestion Mike
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    The Angylus Rose alcohol dye will produce the same color. Looks nice but please turn in your man card at the front desk....LOL
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    I am not totally suer but I have used 138 with no problem
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    I have one of these.......nice price and good machine!!
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    Try Scott Somerlatte on FB........he is local to Tx and does wonderful work
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    Have you tried Ohio Travel Bag?
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    Angelus dyes are the best option for many!!
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    I think they will probably not respond..............this thread is over 3 years old!!
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    Any pics??
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    What would shipping to 77802 be??
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    Might try Kings X or Bruce Johnson
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    The purple is caused by left over pigment sitting on top. Let it dry thoroughly and then buff vigorously before sealing. this will take the excess dye solids off the top and make the blue come out again.
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    Yep..............wrapping an acoustic will deaden the sound a significant amount. But it does look great. My main suggestion would be doing a double loop or mexican round braid around the edges to help hide the cut edges. If you are going to do a loop lace edge like you did on this one I would also suggest burnishing the edges to give it a more finished look. JMHO Mike
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    Part of the answer would depend on where you are located. A suitable resist would work and the availability of the various products varies by location. (you can't get the good stuff overseas or in California). After using a resist (I always use 2 coats) you would allow this to dry completely and then wipe on the resist and then immediately buff off with a soft cloth such as tshirt material or wool padding. Wyosheen or Clear Lac are my personal first choices for a resist. JMHO Mike
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    That is caused by the excess dye solids sitting on the surface..........Buffing vigerously will remove it
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    Anything with water and protein ...... such as Tandy white glue ... can develop mold. Keeping it sealed tightly in a dry cool area might help.
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    The only main issue with that is the speed. Usually these grinders are 3000+ RPM and a burnisher needs to be between 1250 and 1750 RPM.
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    I am going.......most likely just Saturday
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    They look like tail remnants to me. If you decide to sell any let me know as I would be interested in a few. I have no idea on what the prices are
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    Welcome to the addiction!! If you need any help just holler........being that you are in Vegas a trip to visit might be in order some day soon!!
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    I am buying one in October........Cobra4 with EPS.........I would just call Steve!!
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    PM sent
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    not sure on how to flatten it out. I would check with some clicker die companies for a replacement. Weaver also has it
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    do you still have these?
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