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Here are some belts by Peter that I forgot to post for him...Sorry Peter!!!

For hand sewing it doesn't...if you use the thread in a sewing machine, then it will matter.

...this may be a handy reference to show how the F902 needs to be altered to make it work as it was supposed to. The tool (reshaped) on the right is as how Al designed it to work. I ground it to shape (as shown) on a stone, then finished it on a fine wheel followed by polishing. Peter

Here's a holster Peter Main just completed...

I ordered a book from them as well. No complaints here. I'd order again as well.

Get the pro. I had to touch up my tubes for a sharp edge, but it's much more durable than the economy line.

Elton, This is faboulous work!! Did you come up with the pattern or did you modify or use an existing one?

Use a small detail paint brush and coat the letters with something like NeatLac or supershene. (I would use at least two coats.) This will act as a resist and then you can use the stain to color the rest of your piece. This will still tint the gold a little, but the effect should be pleasing. I would test it on some scrap first so you get what you're looking for. Marlon

Thanks to all that spent countless hours restoring these posts. I can't imagine how painstaking it was. I hope you all know it is much appreciated and many will benefit!!

This is pretty expensive to attend. I would so love to go. I doubt I'll be able to go either, but oh how I would love to.

Peter Main asked me to post this for him. ...I have just done a 'flyer' (attached) for the upcoming conference in July this year. I have attended eight of these conferences...the first being in 1983. They are most exciting, with an average of one hundred people attending the one week live-in event. As well as the many classes offered, there are evening demonstrations, and, of course the bar is always open in Aus. PRICE:...I have averaged out a cost...this includes accommodation and all (great) meals, and workshop(s) attendance for the week. This would be around US$850 to US$950. Add to this a plane ride (free drinks across the Pacific), and you will have the best time. The web site will be available next month...I will let all know when this happens. If you go the site now, it will show only details from the last conference in 2007. I also have a PDF file with 'full' details....I will post this in a separate mail. I already know of a few from the US going to the land down under...hope to see more there in July. Peter www.petermain.com

Hello Pete, It's pretty thick. I would estimate about 12-13 oz. I used a tandy belt blank, and a 6-7oz liner. Only reason is because I don't have a splitter and basically, just wanted to see how it would come out.

Exactly!

Scissor, You can do that with what's called Block Dyeing. wrap a t-shirt type material around a "block", then apply the dye to the shirt with a eye dropper. Tap off the excess, then dye your project. This is described pretty good in Peter Main's book on coloring.

Thanks a bunch Tina. Andy, I bought the string at Hidecrafter's. I'm not sure if Tandy sells it. It is paper thin already, so it didn't need thining. I did pull it through some Fiebing's 4-way care (same as Lexol), and coated it with parafin wax.

Bob, the only reason I think that folks buy the markers is for the angle to put the awl blade. But if you use the flat of the blade and keep it parallel with the edge directly above it, there should be no issues. I may have to look into some of the gomphs. How much is average cost from Douglas?

Well Bob, since I was born in the seventies and love sixties and seventies music....I guess this is a fitting belt for me . I always get "You're the oldest young man I know!!" Thanks for the compliments. I think I could have done a better job on the interior, but I think it looks a little better online than in hand. Anywho....Thanks

Sounds like all you need is a pebbler stamping tool. See this thread and post #11 by Tina shows an example. If that's what you are talking about, Hidecrafter's carries a fairly inexpensive set, or you can get top notch from Robert Beard Tools.

Well, you could raise cattle, shoot them when mature, skin and tan the hide and cook the meat while listening to Christian music, then pound on the leather when the tannage is complete!!! It sounds like a circle of life!!

Thanks Roo! that's what I was shooting for, but that's the stars and I'm still here on earth. You're welcome. I try to improve or learn something everyday, so why not share to help someone do the same. Thanks for the compliments. Madmax, that could be what the problem is, the black could be detracting from the interior. Though I wanted a black belt, this wasn't a dye mistake. That's why the stamp pattern is very simple, I didn't want plain, but there's no reason to get too fancy with a black belt. Thanks Darryl. Thank you Bree. Thanks Rusty. I appreciate all the comments and critiques. They definitley help to 'fine tune' the art. Thanks everyone.

Actually you can use sawdust. The wood putty I'm not sure about. But mix the sawdust with rubber cement to the consistency of wood putty or peanut butter and you're good to go.

Do you have any sample pictures of what look you're after? That would help a lot!!

This is a belt I made from a Tandy blank for the top, and a rather thick 6/7 oz liner (from hide crafter). The belt pattern came from one of the LCSJ issues. The buckstitching is done with very thin rawhide lace and handstitched the old fashion way (without putting the awl down, and punching one hole at a time). I just had to see if I could do it. I actually stitched much faster this way. I'm not too keen on the interior carving. I could have picked a better pattern as well as carve and dye better, but it's on the inside, so...what the heck. Enjoy and please critique. I can always get better.

Glad I could be of use to at least one person!!