Procyon650

Funny enough those are the actual ones I ordered. Here are my thoughts on the leather I received. Keep in mind I have not bought bison leather before. Antique whiskey: Looks exactly like the website pictures, leather is flexible and the surface is smooth, not glossy and free of defects The piece is a relatively regular shape . On inspection I did not find any soft spots or holes. Leather measures out at 1.2 - 1.5 mm ( 3- 3.5 oz), a bit thinner than listed on their website. Will be using for some upholstery projects. Sante Fe: .Firm temper and not as flexible. Surface is smooth and a bit glazed. Again free from defects and regularly shaped. A few wrinkles around the neck area.. Leather is 2.5 - 3.0 mm thick (6-7.5 oz) a bit thicker than listed on their website. This will make some nice cases or briefcases My thickness measurements are only done on the outer edges. I have not used this material yet some I am unsure how it will work. Overall I am very happy with my purchase

Just thought that I would mention a really good source for bison/buffalo at a good price. I received 2 sides from The Buffalo Leather store and I am really impressed with the quality of the leather and the price. The material worked out to $7/ft which I thought was great. The quality is good, the shape is regular and there is no damage or any problems that I have seen. I have not built any cases with it yet but that will happen soon. I dealt with Dane Cotten and he was really helpful. Shipping was prompt and packaging was good. Blake Procyon Leather Peers Ab Canada.

Interesting idea that, a toilet wax seal. I'll have to try that since I have a new one around somewhere. Now I just have to find it.

I'll second the recommendation for that video. It really helped me and I thought my awls were sharp to begin with. I wasn't too impressed with that linen thread from Springfield, I use a prewaxed nylon thread from Tandy. I don't use a cork on the awl as a stop, I let my thumb work as a variable stop. I will occasionally use a cork in my left hand, so I don't stab myself.

Excellent video. Thanks for posting it. I can see that I will have to spend a good deal of this weekend sharpening my awls.

Ok thanks for the replies. I will trim as close as I can to a perfect fit, I was planning on a bit of Loctite (blue) as well. I will use a bit of glue and hope for the best. Thanks again

I have a 3 piece buckle set I wish to attach to a belt. I have never used one of the strap tips before and I am unsure how it is secured to the belt tip. They included a very small set screw which seems be designed to press on the strap from the back side of the tip piece. Is this all there is to it? It doesn't seem like the most secure system in the world. Is it glued as well? Is a small hole drilled into the back of the tip for the set screw to sit in or do I have it completely wrong?

Is this machine still for sale?

I am looking at buying a machine and I was wondering if anyone has recent experience about customs dutys and tariffs when importing. Would a customs agent be required? Is GST charged? What sort of % do they charge for duty? Still trying to work out what the budget for this will be. Thanks in advance Blake Procyon Leather

A sleeve for my Nexus 7. 6-7 oz veg tan wet molded to shape with Feiblings oil dye and Resolene as a finish. The stitching pattern occurred to me on the drive to work on day. I like the fact that it can only be done by hand stitching. What do other people think of this stitching? Blake

Sadly it appears that my absentee bid was not enough to get the Landis. I wonder what it went for and if anyone on this forum was the winner? Too bad I couldn't make it to Buck Lake, it looked like an interesting auction.

I agree it looks like a Landis #1. So what is something like this worth in good working condition?

Here is the link to the auction listing. http://www.timberlindauctions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118:harvest-truck-and-machinery-consignment-auction&catid=2:consignment-auctions&Itemid=4

Does any one have an idea what machine this is and what it might be worth? The auction listing just says "leather harness machine, works good" I want to know if it will be worth a 4 hour drive and having to get the day off work somehow. Sorry the picture is so small Still looking for a larger one in their code.