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I'll try to explain this. The best way to get that is to use an awl with a diamond shaped blade. When used at the correct angle, about 45 degrees, it will produce holes that seem to "lean" in one direction. When you start your stitching, start on one side of the article, but maintain that side as the first needle through the leather on each stitch. When you pull that needle all the way through, pull the thread up and into the corner of the diamond shaped hole and hold it there while passing the second needle through the same hole, pull stitch tight. Repeat this around the article and you should be able to see the angled look you're after. Marlon

Very nice bag. Would you be willing to share the plans? Whoever own that bag will be the envy for a long time to come!! Nice work. Marlon

They could have used a lap skive at the joint. That would virtually disappear. Marlon

Now I understand . The long tube portion is the scratch and the small elbow is the guide. Got it. Now, that "may" fit in my compass. I have the one like Bruce has in the first picture on the right side. Thanks for clarifying. Marlon

Ok, Would you post a picture of it in your compass? I can't imagine how it would work. My Osborne scratch compass has interchangeable scratches, but the scratches are a 1/4 diameter on one end and taper to the scratch on the other. The versagroover has an "L" style scratch like the one you can get at tandy. I must be confused on something. Thanks, Marlon

Is that a Douglas Versa Groover's tip? Marlon

That is a good knife. It fits the hand pretty good. I have one of those as well. I bought my Danny Marlin knife from him directly. It was very nice of the seller to give your knife a touch up for you. I hope you enjoy it. Marlon

Ok Hilly, Now you have to give up more than that, which one did you buy, how much? I'll give you a hint on maintainin it. When you have to sharpen it, use an extra fine diamond hone instead of the oil stone. It won't develop a dip from a lot of sharpening and will cut quickly, and clean up with water. I also strop on progressively finer auto sandpaper 800, 1200, and 2000 grit, then a rouge board. Ok, now give us the goods. (photos are always nice.)

I think he'll go just about anywhere. Class fees will probably vary, depending on class type and location. He lives in Houston, so that's where he would travel from. Marlon

Clay, When I saw those in my email, I swore they were photos of what he was planning to tool. My goodness this guy is good. Glad you posted these in this forum to let others see. Wouldn't ya just love to be an apprentice of this guy? Marlon

Hey Kevin, How goes it? I don't know what font he uses, but I just read a tip in Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal by one of our members (Yaklady). She uses Edwardian Script and a large point font. It yields some nice scripting. Are you coming back up for Peter's class? I can't wait. I already gave my check to the store. She said there were 5 signups already. Marlon

David, He gets leather from overseas. I think he told me Germany, but don't quote me. Email him and ask, it never hurts to ask. marlon

Thanks David, I will definitely try to apply these suggestions. I am by no means an artist, but would like to be. Thanks again, Marlon

Thanks for the critique. That's exactly what I was looking for. I did notice that I only had one leaf with the turnback on it, but didn't realize that I clipped only one side of the stems and not the other. I also didn't realize the weight balance was off. Thanks again for your insight. I hope to only get better. Marlon

thanks Tina, I don't know much about it either, but I thought I'd give it a go. Marlon

Scouter, To tell you the truth, I don' know. That is my signature and it is 90 degrees. I forgot to rotate it, but the pattern seems to be toolable in both directions. Sheridan style of carving was created by Don King some time ago and it's signature is a very tight usually very circular design. If you'll notice the three main flowers are within a circle of leaf stems. Then you fill in the voids with leaves and such. As far as gravity goes, I don't think it applies. I think that the main idea is to create patterns that flow from one flower to the next and so on. This pattern flows from one flower to the other two flowers. When designing think of it as a pulley system. Marlon

Thanks Johanna, I did check to see if the cookies were being accepted and it is set to accept all. I don't think that's the issue. Hopefully someone will chime in. Thanks again, Marlon

Drac, It actually wasn't that difficult. I used some of Chan Geer's instructions on drawing Sheridan style patterns. Took a que from him, and off I went. Marlon

I have to keep logging in from my home computer. I tried taking the www off of the link, but I still have to login. This is only been in recent weeks (maybe two). My work computer doesn't seem to have this problem though. I am running a Mac with Safari as my browser. Thanks for any help granted. Marlon

Please feel free to critique and give advice. This is my very first attempt at creating my own pattern. Thanks in advance, Marlon

Could you post pictures of your problem? I think we could give you better advice if we could see what you mean. Marlon

Larry, I'm sure you could convince him to come to St. Louis. He'll have a minimum set for students and a price for each, which I'm sure is dependent on expenses for him. All you have to do is ask. Send him an email and see what he says. I think he'll be in Australia real soon, so he may not get back to you immediately. Marlon

Peter will be returning to Ft. Worth on April 5th and 6th (9am to 5pm) to teach an embossing class. Attached is his flyer and class material/tool requirement. I think that there are 5 signups already and 3 spots left open, so hurry. Cost is $225 per person, Contact Information Toll Free: 866-322-8965, Local:817-244-3432, fax: 817-244-3475 Manager: Laura Gutowski I will place this on the calendar as well. TEXAS_April_08_copy.pdf TEXAS_April_08_copy.pdf

Those are some pretty knives. What's one of those run today? Marlon