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Trade complete, tools obtained. Thank you all.

Paul, I hope the printing tips help.

I stumbled on this site late one nite (googling 'purse patterns' in the images site) and couldn't beleive there wasn't a hook to it. and yes the site is buggy when going through the registration but I futzed and fenagled with it until I finally had a userID and password. I used my real name, and primary email address, and I read everything on the site to see if there were any restrictions to the free downloads - couldn't find any. I DL'd a few patterns, received confirmation and a zero invoice. So, I went back in and downloaded most of the free patterns. Then I discovered I didn't have a program to open the .dxf files. I don't have any CAD/CAM software. I went back to the web to find a program to convert the files to something I could use. Found a freeware conversion program that would let me export them to my Photo software or PDF. PDF seemed to work best and the files are smaller. Meanwhile, I got an email from the site thanking me for my business. It was a little labor intesive exporting all those file to PDF but I think the patterns are great. I am a stoned cold novice at leathercraft but I've learned so much from you guys I wanted to reciprecate and share the treasures. I thought with the holidays getting near some of you would find something you could use. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you talented and creative folks do with them.

Miss Denise, I'll need youre email address. The batch file is large - 5mg.

Google Esteban Gonzalez, you'll find an interview with him and link to his site. PM me your email address. And perhaps you can help me with translation.

Edited: Use this link https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-4Qszr7V8BTZ285RFVEQVdxNVU/preview?pli=1 I have FREE patterns for 17 purses, handbags, and other bags. Also a backpack, laptop bag, a baseball cap, bushman hat, fedora, and a newsboy cap. Oh, and a really cool motorcycle sissy bar bag (I’m planning to do this one first). Patterns are in PDF form (which I converted from DXF files I found on the Web), so they'll need to be sized. The patterns pieces are labeled in Spanish and I am not fluent in the language but I don’t see that as a showstopper. It’s pretty easy to tell what the pieces are. I will share these patterns with anyone who is interested, and I’d love to see the end products here on the forum. Also, if anyone is willing to help me convert Spanish to English, just let me know and I'll work on updating the files. Please use this link to the files: Broken link https://docs.google....Z285RFVEQVdxNVU https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-4Qszr7V8BTZ285RFVEQVdxNVU/edit Thanks, Deb Latest link: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-4Qszr7V8BTZ285RFVEQVdxNVU/preview?pli=1

Did anyone ever get this to download?

You've probably seen the infamous 'Earnie Cox' video on curring lace But I read somewhere that -- that is floor wax he's pouring on the leather. Kinda sounds like the same concept. I wonder what happened to Earnie's invention?

WILL TRADE FOR TOOLS or ? I have a huge piece of nice upholtry leather - looks like amost a whole hide about 50 sq. ft. I think it's 2/3 oz. and the color is a burgundy, dark rose, or raspberry color. Soft, pliable with a light pebble finish. I'd like to do some carving, stamping, and stitching, projects and need to expand my tool collection. Looking for: stamps, bevelers, swivel knife, etc. I'm open to offers. PM me if interested. Thanks, Deb

PM sent - Al Stohlman Large Round Knife 35014-00 25.00 - new