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This may be of use to you because there will come a time you will need to sharpen the blade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uUvErBUG68 Hope this helps JCUK

It is also known as a single Head knife. Here is a oldish post on here of some one selling the Vergez Blanchard one, not sure if he still has any, maybe D M he may still have some left. https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/96247-exclusive-vergez-blanchard-single-head-knives/ Hope this helps JCUK

This may be of some use to you, maybe try it on piece of scrap first. I have not tried this myself but it looks like it may help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-Pa41ZUDNs Hope this helps JCUK

He is a couple of clips from YouTube that may be of be some help, it is the same method for a Browband. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajI5AyaXh8M With a Skirt Shave/French Edger. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU5IzvX3lrc With a Single Head Knife. You can use this method also just make sure you use a high number edge shave on the filler to give it the rounder looking finished look. A larger number Hollow Edge Shave if you have one would give it a better appearance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz6VA5mhwbo Hope this helps JCUK

I was lucky enough to have been taught how to use a Round Knife and can not imagine not using one for the work i do, at least 95% of the cutting and skiving i do is with one . The only other knife i use is a Clicker Knife for lighter weights leather even then i use my Round Knife most of the time. The ability to cut really heavy leather and then skive it down using the same tool just seems a no brainer to me, also i can skive down light leather using one, tried using a skiving/paring knife its ok but much better using a Round knife to me. Hope this helps JCUK

Here are some links of leather merchants and suppliers in UK who maybe will have something that may do or they might be able to source something for you. https://www.abbeyengland.com https://www.metropolitanleather.com https://www.aacrack.com Hope this helps JCUK

This might be okay for you. https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-precision-combination-square-set-300mm-4-piece-105405 Hope this helps JCUK

This may be of some use to you, i have also added a link to the tool he is using. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tie1GC2tbI https://www.abbeyengland.com/american-race-economy-fs101 Hope this helps JCUK

Time to get on your knees and get the sander out all the best JCUK

Those are really nice thanks for showing, really like the middle one just because its more of classic looking Round Knife because the colour of the handle which will look even better over time. Also good to hear from some one who has a passion for the Round Knife i know i would not trade any of mine for any other kind of knife they are just a joy to use. Thanks again JCUK

I know Abbey England stock Hermann oak leather so i contacted them to see what what grade it is they have told me its grade AB, don't know if this is any good to you but maybe contact them yourself to if they could get you grade A leather. Also does it have to be Hermann Oak because i know AA Crack stock Wickett & Craig. There may be other suppliers of good tooling leathers in the UK that maybe of use to you https://www.abbeyengland.com/hermann-oak-russet-side-e1ah1 https://www.aacrack.com/pages/wickett-craig Hope this helps JCUK

Some use these. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174677736974?hash=item28ab9abe0e:g:EmAAAOSwV3tjSVH5&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwDCBl4gwB21b393%2B6%2FhjQ%2FtXTjJdNa6qOqQzX62kXMu3Bac2BLeKgcgCS5eHkxULQZhShGtkHTFRKZsxmT9kFPZWRSeMR5TJ3YGC0sjtCeAU5n0dZ00qDhoJDuIJ%2BTClHG7LZjpXFiUlV%2B9oY6lJFSEPJue2tZ3z%2B%2FT3RYCwlDqpvApLy18u1qMShSRt163E5Q%2BK7u%2B4KB6pR9EzRTAUm9dPRtkOpyjv7G%2B3QSQcOEyO6FCPR8pWCyQ%2FZ2zel5E6GQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABlBMUIL87bfdYQ Hope this helps JCUK

Never replaced these kind of rubber reins, but have used them they don't seem to preform so well in the wet as Equus reins as they go shiny when used a bit, but do seem to be a bit more hard wearing. One thing i have noticed is you have put a double row of stitches on the bit end for the cuffs while on the hand part you have used one row of stitches on the cuffs. Hope this helps JCUK

Here is one more for you. https://pittards.com

Have a look at these they may have something you can use. https://www.aacrack.com Hope this helps JCUK

Yes should have noticed that too glass or two of wine is the blame for that.

Nice work still using the pop stitch i see. This side of the pond Bridle Butts and Bridle Backs will have their bellies trimmed off not really used in the Saddlery industry over here. But have had some cheap Saddle Skirting from Tandy for something i was trying at the time, used the belly for fillers and liners for things it worked okay. The Shoulders can be used for Foal slips and Foal Head Collars and for Everyday Head Collars on younger Horses that don't don't need to be to fancy as long as you have the weight there for strength should be okay its also good for repairs. Hope this helps JCUK

I get mine from Abbey England. https://www.abbeyengland.com/three-loop-square-c042 These i are what i use for my better Head Collars https://www.abbeyengland.com/standard-three-loop-square-brass-st3loop There are their standard ones which i mainly use for repairs of lesser quality Head Collars The difference in quality is there to be seen especially over time, but they are not cheap and add that to the shipping your of the pond may make way to expensive, but will say i have used some in different finishes and have been happy with them too and so were my customers. That said the standard collection are okay too but do suspect they are probably the same as most i see from other places which sometimes are cheaper. Hope this helps JCUK

Ask him the name of the person who referred you. Hope this helps JCUK

Did he just show a pic of the Skiving machine or has shown any pics of the other items he is selling, reason i ask if he just showing you the skiving machine pic it could be just a random pic , but if he is showing more pics of what he is selling check that it seems they are in the same workshop or being stored in the same place at least and not just randoms pics of the things he says is selling. Hope this helps JCUK

These maybe worth contacting and asking about their tanning process, just read threw their story it may help you i have never had leather from them but know of people who have and they love it. The thing i will say it won't be cheap, i am pretty sure i have seen a supplier your side of the pond. Also maybe contact some tanneries your side of the pond they might have some kind of product suitable for your need. https://www.jfjbaker.co.uk/products-1 The part of the country where they are based is cider country more over scrumpy cider home made stuff where they don't remove the apple seeds there have been cases of people who have lost their sight and there have deaths i believe but that was because of years and years of drinking it and not it moderation i would say. Hope this helps JCUK

No because i pull the slack out through the needle, pull it tight and when i start stitching a new product it just works for me, but will have to say most of my work is usually hand stitched so not a machine expert by any means but i what i do just works. Hope this helps JCUK

Merry Christmas everyone cant mention the weather this side of the pond as real people cant afford there heating bills (####### lying Tories) lets hope the new year brings better times. Cheers everyone JCUK

When i have finished back stitching I just pull the thread level to the logo on the machine and once i have cut the thread make sure i pull it tight in the machine and have never had the problem you are having. Hope this helps JCUK

You could just add the word leather underneath using the same font. Hope this helps JCUK