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TITLE AUTHOR PUBLISHER ADDRESS SOURCE TELEPHONE email WEB ADDRESS WINDMILL ENGLISH SADDLE SUPPLY 7186 DEWEY ROAD THOMPSON, OH 44086 1-440-298-3018 http://www.greyghost...com/stamps.html for the makers mark stamp http://springfieldleather.com/ for patent leather and other supplies like buckles and such

At 53 I think I better get another pacifier.......................

Just wanted to add that I am willing to pay for the instruction..........anybody??

Got the job offer today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Start in Sheridan on Aug 6th through the 1st of Sept. Can't wait to go and see the people there and maybe learn some "old new tricks" with leather. Hope to hear from somebody there soon. Thanks, Mike

I guess the first step would be knowing what I should start learning with material wise. Rawhide or lace? And what type of braid should I attempt first?

Might be taking an assignment in Sheridan, WY and wondering if anyone would help with being a mentor / teacher while I am there? I am so excited just to get there and hope to gather more expertise while I am there on my days off. If all works out I will be there for 6 weeks starting Aug 6th. Mike

Looking awesome!!!

Would really like to learn braiding, but not quite "getting it" from the books I have. Is there anyone that would do one on one instruction to help? I am a travel nurse so as long as I can find a contract in the area, traveling is not a problem. Looking to try to do my next contract in the Nashville / Clarksville area and would be nice if I can find someone in that area. Thanks, Mike

I fold a bath towel and put it under my granite slab............no more complaints from the downstairs apt anymore!!

Where are you located?

So ugly that they are cute?? LOL

Can you send info so I can order it? Thanks

Usually it is personal preferance, but after 40 years of doing leather.............I like it better and have better control with a maul.

And it is easier to use than a Mallet I might add..............IMHO

I have been following this conversation and I know what I want for Xmas!!! That or maybe your Union Wiz!!! Do you have a lawayay plan:innocent:

There are several books on how to do it. I have never made one but I do know in "The Art of Making Leather Cases" by Al Stohlman book there is a section in volume 2 on that subject. Mike

I am working the next 3 nights in the ER and then will be off for 5 days. Planning on going to work on my trailer and building the work bench in it so I can do my leather and not have to carry everything in the apartment wherever I go. Also will help keep everything more organized that way...I hope. Once I get it all finished I will post pictures. Planning on using a rolling desk chair with adjustable height and making the bench about 42" tall after reading the posts and suggestions. Also, I am going to wire the trailer for lights and a fan and heater so I can work in comfort. Just plug it in and go! This setup will also keep the neighbors from complaining about all the tapping as I work. Mike

Nice job...is it hand stitched??

Sounds like a red flag to me!! IMHO

I have a Eastwood airbrush compressor with automatic shutoff for sale. Also comes with the gun and hose and a few bottles of paint that came with it. I only used it for about an hour and then packed it away. Below is a link to show everything you will get. http://www.eastwood....o-shut-off.html Will sell for $200.00 plus actual shipping. Will only ship in the US.

I think I will visit Luke and learn some tricks from him...............and I like his work ethic!! Save a beer for me!! I have been making a case for my iPad.....got the resist on and will antique it tomorrow!! Then will see if I still remember how to lace.......

I have a 16 oz Stohlman model and a 20 oz Bearman maul.....I never use the Stohlman since getting the one from Bearman. And it's pretty and made just for me!!

I think I would also like a "Stinger handle" and would look really good if made from cocobolo like the maul you made me.

I want number 13 when it is ready!! Just let me know how much and address and I will send money.