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  1. DS STRAPS
    Is there a chart or does someone have standard numbers they use to measure out a belt to get the correct measurement without having to measure an individual
  2. DS STRAPS
    Has anyone used the new tape offered by Tandy? They seem to have to styles, one is a permanent bond and the other is removable, like rubber cement. Just wanted to know if anyone has field tested this tape and could speak to how well it actually handles?
  3. DS STRAPS
    Looks like the edges are skived, folded back, and stitched
  4. DS STRAPS
    Love the zipper design you used, I was wondering what the zipper would look like since all I have seen is the zipper sewn in before stitching up leather....Very nice!
  5. DS STRAPS
    can you cement the front layer to the metal then glue the second piece that is over sized and trim excess when all dried, then add holes and stitch? Maybe sand the edges even so you don't ruin the oval shape by burnishing. Sorry if this is not help, not familiar with buckles just looking at it from a process stand point
  6. DS STRAPS
    do the zipper like you would for a roper wallet, cut a piece the size you need and then cut out section just for the zipper area. From what I have seen measure the length for the zipper, at each end punch a maybe 1/2", 1" hole and cut a line from both sides of each circle then sew in the zipper in that opening, then you should have enough material to stitch
  7. DS STRAPS
    Yes, I would love to see how the interior is done also
  8. DS STRAPS
    Very nice!
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    Zippers?

    DS STRAPS replied to DS STRAPS's topic in Suppliers

    Thank you all!
  10. DS STRAPS
    I would say either buy the alligator printed veg tan leather http://www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/9151-11.aspx or print out what ever image you like of alligator scales and get to transferring it to leather http://previews.123rf.com/images/charnsitr/charnsitr1207/charnsitr120700014/14379481-dark-green-crocodile-skin-texture-as-a-wallpaper-Stock-Photo-texture.jpg
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    Very nice! I just happen to have a couple of those laying around thanks for the tip!
  12. DS STRAPS
    Add me to the list for an order of pricking irons
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    Zippers?

    DS STRAPS posted a topic in Suppliers

    Anyone know of a good source for quality or metal zippers? I would like to try my hand at making a duffle bag of some sort
  14. DS STRAPS
    I did notice it does look like crap if you attempt to burnish without trimming/beveling the edges. The curved surface of the beveled on flat edge seemed to push leather to form how ever your burnisher is moved
  15. DS STRAPS
    Planning a tooling project that has some small detail lines and wondering if there is anything I can use to cut the lines other than a small swivel knife?
  16. DS STRAPS
    I just spent a night struggling burnishing a clutch made of goat skin and 2oz leather with a wood burnisher. after several attempts of wetting and rubbing just couldn't do it, the leather kept bending so I was getting uneven pressure....if any at that! Finally after about giving up I put some beeswax on the edges and laid it flat on the table, held it down, and just rubbed each side, enough to build up some heat, with a t-shirt rag that was on my bench top and to my amazement I finally got a burnish that would be up to par with the Pro's...MPO
  17. DS STRAPS
    I saw Tandy is now in Europe, Tandy eco flow contact adhesive works really well for water base
  18. DS STRAPS
    I usually use Barge contact cement, heard DAP Weldwood is pretty good, maybe Gorilla glue. Even was thinking a 3M double sided adhesive tape, you can get some really thin stuff with great adhesion, here at work the machinist use it to hold down Delran parts that can't be clamp down.
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    http://shoe-last-shop.com/?post_type=product
  20. DS STRAPS
    Sounds like you dress shoe lasts. I will look at my book marks and see if I still have the link for a last company I found
  21. DS STRAPS
    3rd clutch made using black goat skin and snake skin keeper. Thanks for looking!
  22. DS STRAPS
    I would use some type of adhesive rather than attempting to sew around a TV...unless you were making some type of fitted cover that would be sewn before placed on TV, or make some type of face plate that can be added to the TV and removable if needed
  23. DS STRAPS
    I've used Tandy eco Flo and barge, I've even used elders spay adhesive
  24. DS STRAPS
    I would add stitch if the customer wanted stitch
  25. DS STRAPS
    Denim will work fine, just glue to leather.
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