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Anyone know where I can purchase screw on key posts. They are like chicago screws but smaller in diameter to fit through a key. I inclosed a photo of one I made years ago. I use to get them from S-T leather, but they don't carry them any more.

SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL !! Did you build the whole case ?? Or cover an existing one ?

I've been working with leather for 40 years now ! I purchase my supplies from many different venders. I started in leatherwork because of TANDY. I STILL PURCHASE FROM TANDY. I have a tax ID #. I HAVE TO COME TO TANDY'S DEFENSE ! I JUST RECEIVED AN ORDER FROM TANDY, INCLUDING A SIDE OF 8/9 OZ. veg tan leather. THE LEATHER WAS JUST FINE, & I PAID $165.00 for 22 ft. THE TANDY I DO BUSINESS WITH IS IN ALLENTOWN, PA. THE STAFF IS ALWAYS HELPFUL. ANYTIME I NEED ADVISE, THE MANAGER, BRIAN, ALWAYS HELPS ME OUT. THEY HAVE MANY DIFFERENT GRADES OF LEATHER, SO THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. I FIND THERE PRICES ARE COMPETIVE WITH OTHERS. I ALSO PURCHASE MY BRIDLE LEATHER FROM WICKETT & CRAGE. SO I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!!THE ONLY LEATHER I HAVN'T USED "YET" IS HERMAN OAK, TOO MUCH $$$$$. BUT I'LL TRY IT SOON. SO GIVE THE TANDY IN ALLENTOWN A CALL. ASK FOR BRIAN, I'm SURE HE WILL BE HELPFUL. 1-866-875-6737 or 610-437-3424

Very nicely done ! Pro. lookin. What type of leather did u use ?>?? Love the locking mech. on the 2nd case, key & all !!!

WHAT IS KYDEX ???? Don't sound like leather. Can you carve it, tool it, DYE IT ???

Why don't you get a tax ID # from the IRS ? You can apply on line. Once you have it you can get wholesale prices from tandy, which is very competive. I just received my order today. Got a beautiful side of 8/9 oz. 23 sq. ft. for $161.73.It was oak leaf, there middle line. The side was VERY CLEAN.

books a million has it for $14.00

you can glue the lining leather to each piece of the purse, & then stitch it.

YES I HAVE SEEN THEM. I've been making collars & leads for many years, all hand stitched. You must put the studs on first, because the collars are lined. That sounds like a plan. I don't know any leather workers near by, but I can take a sample to a shoe maker, let him try on one of his machines. I see what you said, about the left,& right feet, being ground down thin..

WHAT ABOUT A LEFT or RIGHT FOOT ?

Thats what I thought. I can't Sew before puttinr the studs on, because I line the collars.

I'm thinking of purchasing a sewing machine for my leather work. I have a question foe you experenced sewing leather workers. I make a lot of dog collars & leashes. Many of them have studs on the leather. i hand stitch all my work. QUESTION: Can I sew on the edge of the leather, when there are studs close to the edge ? I've enclosed a photo of a collar, so you can see what I mean.

VERY NICE WORK, FOR SOMEONE WHO IS JUST STARTING IN LEATHERCRAFT ! VERY NICE JOB, STITCHING & TOOLING PATTERN.I LIKE YOUR USE OF BACKROUND TOOLING. KEEP UP THE WORK, YOU'VE GOT TALENT .

TRY " standard rivet company ", I think the one your lookin for are "designer spots", imprint spots ...

cool lookin boots ! Any mocs ?

Very Nice !!! Love to see the inside.

THAT'S REALY NICE !!! Your own pattern ? Would have loved that when I was in School, many moon ago .

VERY NICE ! I see you are from my wife's home town. Question, What is the 90 marking on the front for ?

You could stretch the case that is too tight. make a wood block the size of the phone, or wrap your phone in plsatic to protect it from the dampness. Wet the inside of the case & insert the wood block. i attatch a eye bolt to the wood, so I have something to grasp when I pull the wood out if it's too tight on the first atempt at stretching it.

THATS A COOL LOOKIN SHEATH !! Looks like it's from 1700's . Snake skin & all !!!

THAT IS A FINE LOOKIN WALLET !!! I'D BE PROUD TO TAKE THAT OUT< & SHOW IT OFF !

VERY NICE ! How did you attatch the hook on the back of the case ?

That's a cool wallet !!! What tool did you use for the border, right after the stitching ?? LOVELY WORK .

THANKS FOR TH INFO. I'll definatly purchase the thinner also. I've been using BARGE for over 30 years. I'm always open to try new products & technichs, thats why this forum is GREAT ! I'll give Petronio a call, & if there prices are compatable with barge, I'll give it a try. Thanks Again, Art

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN PURCHASE BARGE CEMENT , 1 GALLON CAN AT A GOOD PRICE. I HAVE A WHOLESALE, TAX ID.