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    I also use a cobbler's hammer and i lay a clear piece of plastic over my work, i also do do this when forming running and fixed loops on my bridle work - where i use smaller faced hammer. Only i use clear sandwich bags and wrap it around several times but you can still see where you are hitting your work. Hope this helps JCUK
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    Have a look at this link for the black, don't think you will get the blue - maybe ask, you never know. I cannot log in at the moment they updated their site, so as for cost not sure - but won't be cheap, but lovely leather. Make sure you scroll down to read the info. https://www.abbeyengland.com/pittards-panel-hides-7705.html This is another option with blue and black never used this leather so cannot give you any input of the quality. But i used the company a lot happy with the leather i have purchased. https://www.metropolitanleather.com/Chrome-Tanned-Leather/Coloured-Side/Full-Chrome-Side-Ashton Hope this helps JCUK
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    Also this may help. Hope this helps JCUK
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    I know its the other side of the pond but this may help you if not take a look at the other foams and neoprene on their site. I am sure you will be able to get the same foams closer to you but this will give you a idea what you are looking for send contact them see what they would recommend. Also making an exact pair out of the foam is tricky in itself at times, if you buy the pre-moulded ones, it will be easier to make them fit. http://abbeyengland.com/Store/CategoryID/407/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/68930 http://abbeyengland.com/Store/List/0/CategoryID/398/Level/a Hope this helps JCUK
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    No worries let me know how you get on sorry for late reply been pretty busy. JCUK
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    Here is a link to Abbey England they have traditional pricking irons. http://abbeyengland.com/Store/CategoryID/442/List/0/catpagesize/0/Level/a/ProductID/69231 Also here website can be hard work but they good to deal with. http://www.leprevo.co.uk/sewing.htm Hope this helps JCUK
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    Hi there Have you looked at Abbeys standard range they are lot cheaper, not on sure of the length of the buckle - email them and they will tell you more. I have used some of the standard range for repairs and head collars and the quality is ok. http://abbeyengland.com/Store/CategoryID/361/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/69576 Also try this company the website is a bit old but they are a good company to work with, i have had some dog collar buckles and clips from this company good quality. http://www.leprevo.co.uk/brass-buckles.htm Sorry both UK based the buckles are a lot cheaper than the Abbeys premium range which may off set the shipping costs. Hope this helps JCUK
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    Hello I went to the UK website and went through the process of purchasing - but didn't pay! And from what i could see the VAT was already included. Hope this helps JCUK
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    This maybe a cheaper option to get you started https://www.identityleathercraft.com/index.php/the-leather-room/leather-pieces/light-weight-cream-white-calf-pieces.html https://www.identityleathercraft.com/index.php/the-leather-room/leather-pieces.html?limit=36&p=2 Hope this helps JCUK
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    This is a family friendly forum so i won't tell you what i think its made from, and you know what they say buy cheap buy twice. Hope this helps JCUK
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    I agree with Big Sioux you will have to drop the front of the saddle and it may give you better access to the nail, bear in mind once you have pulled the nail you will have to replace it and looking at the photos, it has a logo on it highly unlikely you will get one with the same logo so i would replace the the other side as well but that's just me Hope this helps JCUK
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    Hi Yes I miss Sharp and Woollard in Stony Stratford too, I purchased some nice bridle butts from them around '97, I went to the tannery myself and chose them. I think it is the best bridle butt i have ever purchased, it was nice to work with, and to cut, and I still have a bridle made from it going strong today. I agree I hope Claytons group can be saved. JCUK
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    Hi I am not in the market for another round knife at the moment, but if i was this looks a bargain and looks in good nick. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Antique-Saddlers-Leather-RoundKnife-Tool/254029692804?hash=item3b25597f84:g:SjIAAOSwC85cF9aD:rk:3:pf:1 Hope this helps JCUK
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    No real horror stories yet touch wood, I always take care when using my tools - the one tool i take extra care with is the Skirt Shave / French Edger if in anyway its slightly dull your control is not what it should be. Even when i did my training my tutors took great length to tell to be extra cautious when using it. Also Glovers needles can be..... .....pain in the finger at times. all the best JCUK ,
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    Pretty much the same as Sheldonesh does in his restoration, only sometimes i get a Farrier to run it under his buffing machine to put a nice polished edge on it - but not to long as to get it too hot to lose it's temper or possibly warp the blade That is the advise he gave me, it seems to work well. I find the more my tools have good polished edge the they are better to use. Here also is another video showing how to sharpen the blade. Hope this helps JCUK PS All these splitter videos are your binge viewing for tonight get the beer and popcorn in
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    Take look at these Hope this helps JCUK
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    Great job i had the same splitter on my bench for many years, just got a good deal on a 84 splitter so i have retired it. I was thinking of selling it but don't think i will, its given me years of great service - if my bench was bigger i would have both the splitters on there. The 86 just set up for splitting looping, anyone thinking of buying a pretty cheap and easy to use, you could do lot worse than the 86 - yes it does not do lap skives but if you are handy with a round knife you can achieve them. Here in the UK they are around £465 not so cheap- you may think, but i have had mine 20 odd years and i bet there is even more than 20 years still left in the blade. Once again great job on the restoration on it thanks for video of the process. all the best JCUK
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    only working one day a year and all those mince pies he does put on a few extra inches every year. He should be happy with this new belt this year nice work. all the best JCUK
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    Try these links i am sure sure you get something similar your side of the pond if not they will ship world wide. http://www.leprevo.co.uk/buckles.htm http://abbeyengland.com/Store/List/0/CategoryID/372/Level/a Hope this helps JCUK
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    Hi you might want to try a one needle size up for the thread you are using, it may stretch your stitching holes slightly just enough to make it easier for your thread to go through. I would have little practise first just to see how it works out. Kiwican is right to say you may have to go back and pull your stitches tight again to where you up to. Hope this helps JCUK
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    Hi for a belt of that length you are looking at a Bridle back or Harness back slightly heavier weight than the Bridle back, not sure of your budget, they are quite expensive this side of the pond and maybe you will be left with to much leather after you have made the belt - not sure if suppliers over there would cut you a four inch strip, would be worth asking. If it was me, I would buy two just in case i messed one up. I left you a link so you can see the length of a back, yes they are this side of the pond it is just to give you an example, you will be able to backs over there. https://www.metropolitanleather.com/Vegetable-Tanned-Leather/Coloured/finished-veg-tan-bridle-back hope this helps JCUK
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    Don't know if this will help but might work it does take a little practise but once you get it you get it and once you get it you might find you can't help your self any scrap leather you have you will have a little practise hope this helps JCUK
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    Hope they can pull it off, don't know it any of you have ever used leather from Samuel Sharpe, I did many moons ago really liked it, would go as far to say its the nicest leather i have used. I went to the Tannery and chose the leather myself this was when they were still at Stony Stratford near Milton Keynes. Sadly they probably will not be saved i still have the odd bit of scrap lying around so i still cut and stitch just because it was so good to work with also i have a bridle i made for myself must be 20 years old it was stored for 15 years don't know where i was on some travels still in great condition.
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