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VERY nice Luke, Realy looks like there in action!! How big is the carving ? Should look great in a frame.

Here is a belt I just finished carving. It't a thank you I'm giving to bezzachopper, for the nice leather he gave me. There is also a before dye & after dye photo of a belt I made for my son for christmas. It's how Roger's belt will be finished.

Russ, Antique finish can be tricky to apply,especally on a large surface. The first spot you hit with the finish,if you don't blend it in, will look darker ,or different than the rest. I've found better to apply it in circuler pattern, with alot of finish on your applicator. Wtather it be a sponge or, I use clean white tee shirts.Then wipe off the excess, very quickly. BUT, like Pete said, if you use a resist, like resoline or something like it, then you should have no splochy parts. ALSO if your aniique finish is getting thick, from age then thin it with fiebings 'tan kote".that works good. Don't forget, the trick is to apply it fast, so it don't get a chance to get "splochy". hope thats a word, lol. I like using Fiebings antique finish,I like to use it in conjuction with resist, or dye. But if you want to use just antique, practice & apply it fast.

I hope you extend the deadline. I've been SO busy with Christmas gifts, & orders. Also beleive or not I just found out about the contest. I think its a great idea. I'm on the site every day, but only found out by seeing the oak leaves Jim sent you. Anyway, if not I'll enter the next one. Hope there is a next one. GOOD LUCK TO ALL...

Looks GREAT !!! Did you draw the pattern on ? Would love to see the work in progress . For your first project, I think it's JUST GREAT. Take some photos of the holster in progress, & post them..

This turned into a great tutorial. Plenty of good info on rouge etc. WHAT is good for stropping CERAMIC Swivle knife Blade ??

Does anyone know the difference between the red & white Jewelers Rouge, for stropping swivel knives. Is one better than the other ? Would like to know anyones preference. All welcome

I'm not sure. I have an osborne. I don't know if the Tandy is the same. Maby someone else on our site can HELP

Dag, For Masters cement try http://www.eleatherworks.com/home.php?cat=325

There is a nice article about Verlane here. http://codyenterprise.com/obituaries/

Thank you Johanna for getting back to me. Billy will be in my prayers.. I hope he gets well. Your friend in leather, craftsman827

Does anyone know where to locate Bill Stockil, aka 2-shews. I seen his work on our site. I signed on from my sisters computer, and I was on a page I never saw before.I guess it was the main page,where there is a guitar case. When I sign on from home, I go straight to the forum. The site my search took me to was www.billstockil.co.za I think za at the end is South Africa????? On one of the srarches it said Eric Clapton commished Bill to do some work. I would love to see what Eric ordered. I made him a guitar strap many years ago. The guitar case pictured on our site is beautiful. Any & all help welcomed Thank you Peter I. aka craftsman827

The last time I replaced mine, I drilled it out. Starting with a small bit , until it loosens. Than you can tap it out.

Vera, That is so beautifull. What weight leather did you use ?

It seems it only happens when I log on from AOL. It doesn't happen when I'm on line via internet explorer. Does that make any sense???

I just clicked on a photo, and my printer just started to print the photo. This is the second time this happened. Does anyone know why this happens ?

JUST BEAUTIFUL !!! I love the carving. The stop watch is something special. They are definatly ONE OF A KIND !!!

Very nicely done !!! What type of sewing machine did you use ? Is that a decal of the BAMA logo ?

Bezzachoppa, If hiloboy don't take the leather,I surely can use it. I'm from south Jersey, not too far from you, so shipping is no problem. I can even pick it up,I drive up to NYC once a week. This is a very nice jesture,giving your scrap to someone who can use it. Thanks, Yours in leathercraft, craftsman827, Peter Iacontino, Galloway NJ

Need some help, I just added a reply to a post. I added a web site for the person to check out. How do you make it so they can just click on it, to go to the site? I've seen it on our site, but when I did it ,came up just like the rest of the print. Please help, Peter I. craftsman827

Spencer, I found your age, I went to your profile. That's some great work for your age. I started doing leather work at age 18. Took me a few years to carve like you. Here is a good web site for clock parts, check them out. www.klockit.com As I said before, keep up the good work!!!

Very nicely done. I'm sure your grandmother will love it. I'm in the process of making some clocks now. I know how much work you put in. You mensioned your school work, how old are you ? I think you did a great job. I like the way you left it natural leather color. Keep up the good work.....

I use the heavy weight bellies for sandles.

Did you switch because of the toxic, & smell of contact cement ?

I dont know if it dries clear,but I use barge contact cement, I do some leather & wood projects. It works great for me,I dont know if its good for you.