Redbeard
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From the album: A few of my items
The three dark pieces were the same color as the small one until I applied a couple of coats of obernaufs oil inside and out. I also installed the latch base with rivits.© D.K. Crabtree Photography
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From the album: A few of my items
My brother in law had this kit in his barn...in New Mexico for a number of years. The leather was very dry.© D.K. Crabtree Photography
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Hello Dennis and welcome. Don't worry, you'll pick up all kinds of information from the great carvers on this site. The key is to practice. It makes our hobby so much more fun when you have some basic skills.
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Great to have you with us Eric.
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Just combined two Tandy kits to hold my new Buck 119 and the Smiths sharpener. Learned not to stamp where I'm going to mold the leather. Changed the keeper for the knife and I'll post that picture shortly.
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LFD 38. Welcome. I'm rather new on this forum myself and I'm already learning so much. Grew up in Belmont, Mass and in Maine. Nice work. Like your stitching. Redbeard
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LOL BigGunDoctor. That explains the desire for naps. Noticed that you are learning about making a trench coat. Made a western style duster a couple of years back. Turned out okay but I can only imagine making a fully lined leather trench coat. Redbeard
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Excellent work! You must have a leather sewing machine for the stitching. I like the style. -
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Redbeard commented on tonyfantasia's gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
Nice cover for your Kindle Tony. I have a couple of questions as i am thinking about doing one for my Kindle 3g keyboard. First, did you build up the ides and bottom to give your Kindle space to slide into? Second, I like the latch and wonder if you put a piece of lining over rivet backs on the inside to prevent scratching of the Kindle face. Thanks in advance. David -
Also have Brian out in Tracy.
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Hello Brian from Fremont.
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Thought I would say hello and thank those that started this site. I got back to working with leather just after I retired and when my brother in law heard, he sent me his tools to get me started. Like many, I did some kits and found those a great starting point. Once the bug hit I starting making leather bags for everything. Headphones, charging cords, pieces for a roll up backgammon set and many more. Nothing special really just learning to lace and sew leather on a sewing machine. Then I needed a case for my passport. It was my first carving and, well, I'm still working on those skills. I also wanted to try Leather molding and my new liquid filled compass needed a much better protective case than came with it. There are some pictures on my blog of some items I have made . http://www.krabtree.blogspot.com Hope to learn a lot and have fun doing it when I am not writing my novels .... or taking pictures ... or riding my motorcycle. Dang, you are busier after you retire. David