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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

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

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

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.

You could try these people good to work with to they offered to split down a hole bridle butt for me because they did not have the weight i wanted at the time i said no because the finish on the flesh would not be as good. http://www.metropolitanleather.com hope this helps JCUK

Hi Sorry to bring bad news but, I did hear the rumour a few weeks ago https://leatherbiz.com/fullitem.aspx?id=149446 I have heard they are trying to resolve this but I fear the worst. Sorry JCUK

Do you have pull through leather splitter if so split your leathers straps down to half and line them that way no need to purchase anymore leather that how i do mine and prefer that way. Others here may have a have a different method for you. hope this helps JCUK

Hi everybody i have watched it several times as this my is main work. Matt the reins stitched onto the bit is a horse racing thing as its a lot safer, hook studs are not allowed to be used they are not strong enough and have been known to break and sometimes have been known to be pulled right out of the billet platform - we do use buckle billet ends in racing mainly on race exercise bridles. Fredk not a fan of hunting with hounds myself is it still legal south of the border some people i know use to go there to hunt a few years ago when it got banned in the UK. Maybe one of these are the same saddlers or not sure really hope so. https://www.berneys.ie http://www.berneysaddlery.com Hope this helps JCUK

Hi Below is an interesting video which is quite old now. It is interesting that the techniques and materials have not greatly changed! Hope you enjoy! JCUK

Hi I don't know anywhere in Edinburgh but I do know of a place in Newcastle ( not that far away a couple of hours I think), http://www.leprevo.co.uk/index.htm the website is a bit old fashioned, but i have ordered received from them, and they are really good to deal with. If I was a close as you, I would certainly pay them a visit. (You won't need your passport even though you are entering another country!!!) Hope this helps JCUK

Posted Thursday at 12:13 PM Nup, I'm from Haverhill, Suffolk .....originally , much further north , not far from Newmarket,... horse racing country . Now I'm in 'upside down land', ....Australia, ( or ' Austraya ' as we call it . ) HS Newmarket here yes horse racing country originally Colchester Essex much better much better Cricket team than Sussex. Welcome CUT THUMB this site can be your friend with anything about leather. Hope this helps JCUK

You might want take a look at these people seem to be a Tandy reseller but sometimes there prices are better not always though. Can not help you with how good the swivel knife is, i do not do any carving. https://www.identityleathercraft.com/index.php/embossing-carving.html Hope this helps JCUK

Hello I think you are talking about my round knife. I have replied to Daniel at Osborne on Sunday evening. I also posted a reply on another thread on this forum concerning the round knife please see here. The knife is now working fine and cutting well. Hope this helps JCUK

Just got in from work and got the same email i am with you on that i will not be take the long drive up to Manchester either, Northampton is 2 hours for me. I only buy a few things from them and prefer to go there in person than shop online to see what i am buying sometimes when you are in the shop you come out with more than you intended to get because sometimes there in store sales have somethings are to good to let go. As i say i don't get much from them but it will be a lot less now. Most products are over priced anyway and quality not that great. all the best jcuk

Hi Just revisiting this post, I had some spare time and so tried again to sharpen the Osborne round knife and I found it wasn't so much the sharpening I needed to strop more and get a nice polished edge. Which i have now achieved. The knife is now working fine. I have learnt the lesson of getting a nice polished edge to the tool you are sharpening which takes more time than you imagine. Hope this helps JCUK

Hi I have not seen any links to this ladies Youtube channel on this forum. There are some good and useful stuff on there. Hope this helps, JCUK

Hi I know these are in the UK but take a look at this site - scroll down and you will see the types of leather similar to what you are asking for: http://tustingandburnett.blogspot.com Hope this helps Kindest regards JCUK

Daniel Thank you for message. Sorry not to have got back sooner. Your offer is very kind, can you provide an email address so I may contact you directly? I must say that i have lots of other Osborne tools that I have had for years and still very happy with them. Kindest regards JCUK

Sorry don't have any experience with either of the knives but i believe the Le Prevo is Barnsley Sheffield steel that would be my choice. I have a c.s Osborne a replacement free of charge for one i had for around twenty years great customer service but sadly the new knife was no where near as good as my old knife. I purchased knipshield Round knife more money than the c.s Osborne but worth ever penny. I see you have just started with leatherwork, for a lot of leatherworkers a good Round knife is essential tool but for a newcomer to leatherwork they can a little dauting to use but just practice on scrap leather, watch some videos and watch your fingers. Also try the link below Dixon tools held in high regard, think these are made by former Dixon employees. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SADDLERS-LEATHER-WORK-TOOL-4-ROUND-KNIFE-MADE-IN-ENGLAND/382318977149?hash=item5903fca07d:g:3rAAAOSwWKtUwVNH Hope this helps JCUK

Here is is a quick video of a method i have used on my work not sure if it would work for but you can give try on some scrap leather. I also work mainly on horse tack, a lot heavier weight leather than the leather in your photo - correct me if i am wrong a watch strap thats why As I say, not sure if it would work for you. JCUK Hope this helps JCUK

Where did you buy Awls from i don't won't to recommend them if it is the same Awl i use. I have used the same Awls for years when i first got them yes they needed a little bit of work to get them right for me but have been happy with them for years do not sharpen very often. Have brought some from a different place they look good but not used the yet. Also the shape of the haft might also be a factor it is for me. Hope this helps JCUK

I would also recommend Knipschield knives i have the Texas Rosebud model blade measures 4 1/2 point to point. Had it over a year only stropped it in that time never had to sharpen it i strop before i start work for the day and when i finished at the end of the day. I work with Bridle/Harness leather in the main could not be more happy with it. Hope this helps jcuk