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Hi all, I would like to buy a TIppmann BOSS as I can't hand stitch any more due to medical reasons and age. Are the old cast iron models the same as the new models? I'am starting to look for a used one in fair shape. Thanks, , Howard

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Anyone using, and how do you like or dislike? Howard

Hi, I use Ruler Magic to hold templates and on back of rulers. Howard

Hi, I would like to try some horsehide, what type of sander did you use to sand off 3 oz.? I have a small hand belt sand. Thanks, Howard

I received 2 shoulders from W&C and the flesh side is very rough. How do you smooth it out? Or, should I have ask for it to split or something. Howard

Hi all, I use a few wood carving knifes. Howard

Hi, all I use round hole punches and sharp woodworking chisels for the side, no need for bag punches. Howard

Hi, My wife just gave me an idea, for marker Barry King stamps. I have a some but can't remember if its a 1, 2, 3 etc. when ordering a different size. She gave me 10 bottles of finger nail polish and a sample card with 10 colored spots number 1-10. Now, when I receive my order I marker that stamp with the right color. Thought is might help someone else. Have a great and safe day, Howard

Frodo, They do make a nice weight. I have a piece 4" long with leather on the bottom, and I zip tied a work clap light to the top. I move around when I am tooling, or need a little extra light. At age 77, my eyes need all the help they can get. I would like to get a couple more for the shop. Have a great day. Howard

HI, I WOULD LIKE THE RUGER BEARCAT IF YOU STILL HAVE IT HOWARD

HI, I forgot about is post. At 76, I do that a lot. I setup my arbor press like the following. Used a steel plate 3/8 x 6 x 6 to make a table on the press. I also pined the plate using the small hole in the press. Than used a 6x6 cutting board, used a scroll saw to cut the hole for the die base. I than used roll pins in the four corner of the to hold it in place on the plate, no movement. For the ram, I took the die handle and cut it to 2" long. Drilled a hole in the end of the ram, installed a set screw. I like this setup. I hope this will help. Howard

Hi, #6 is spindle from a cotton picker machine. I operated on in Buttomwillow, Ca. in my youth. They make great pin drive punches. Howard

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Hi, all I hope everyone is coping with the STAY AT HOME! Today I modifier my HF arbor press for Buckleguy rivets, snaps. I like his hardware, but I didn't buy his press. I use my HF press for a lot of things. My shop is small, and no place for single use equipment. I would put pictures, but aways have bad luck using my flip-phone. I tested it out and I am happy with it, made a few things using there snap setter. Howard

wig1908, Sorry, I don't own a camera, and a land line. Howard

Hi, all Last night I cut out billet patterns out of red oak on a scroll saw , 2 each. Than I double sided taped leather between them. The leather was very slightly larger than the pattern. Installed a pattern bit in my rotor table, Turned the speedup high, and trimmed the leather. Came out nice with flat edges, now I will use my good leather to see how it comes out. Howard

Hi again, I made 3 long leashes last night, and took the dogs out this morning to see how they would react. They seemed to like the extra freedom and I liked not having to keep up with them. The test will be on the hunt. Howard

Hi everyone, I just ran across this thread, and would add $.02. I do leather as a hobby, but I help anyone that I can. A friend of has horses (hay Burners). He asked me if could repair a one horse buggy harness for him for a show a the local rodeo. Thats a lot of leather, and we marked all areas to be repaired. Cutting this short, I now get calls for tack repairs from local and out of town people. They can't find leatherworkers to do repairs. They don't want new leather. You can tell, I know nothing about horses, I just fix the problem. Their happy and I'am glad to help. Howard PS, Tack repair is very different

Halitech, Thanks for the responds. I am going to try making one tonight. Thanks, Howard

Hi, How do you cut a 15' leather strap for that leash? I have 2 hunting dog that I would like to put on a longer leash. I have only have cut belt blanks. Howard

I don't use a MM, because when I make it, its mine, when he/she/or it pays for the item, it doesn't belong to me any more. Howard

I'am wondering if there are any leatherworker in the Ridgecrest, ca. area? Howard

Hi, Those wallets are very nice. What thread size, and spi. are you using? Your stitching is, great. Thanks for sharing. Seabee

Before I would buy anything, I would would drill a hole the size of the snap post in a 1/8" thick wood and sand it down on a belt in sander. Than use your press. Seabee I