immiketoo

Lol...

Bob, I love the color on that one!

Congrats man! I love my machine, and I couldn't imagine working without it! I'll see you in Sheridan and chat about another one!

Dumfist, I hope you're playing because a buddy of mine just went to the doctor after injuring his lungs using that stuff. Absolutely nasty, but good glue.

Wait, what sucks?

Hydraulic Clicker and Dies Cobra Bell Skiver Cobra 24 inch splitter Restored Landis 3 Weaver Edge machine Full set of strap end punches Full set of round punches Cobra 18 Industrial Spray hood Lunch

Horn, I added you this afternoon.

Welcome, Pat!

Thanks everyone!

Aaron, you can click here and request to join. I will approve you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/394494203998862/ For anyone else who asks to join, please have some sort of leatherwork on your page, or I may not approve since I try to keep it focused to leather folks. Just message me if you want in and I don't see it. Mike

Bruce, you will be welcome! I have a few things to discuss with you about this very soon!

Hey folks! I haven't been posting here much as of late, but its because I've been working hard on a project called Learnleather.com! Learnleather.com is a place where you will be able to take online leather training classes from legends in the leather working community like Bob Beard, Bob Park, and Paul Zalesak from Leather Wranglers. I have quite a few other masters waiting in the wings to offer training to you in the comfort of your own home, shop or wherever you might want to watch. The best part, is that these classes are cheap. So far, classes have been $20.00, and I will keep them as low as possible so almost anyone can attend. Speaking of attendance, all you need to take a class is a computer, tablet or smart phone and an internet connection. You will be able to ask questions of the instructors and get real time answers to questions that have been troubling you! The classes are live and I will offer a video for later viewing if you can't make the scheduled training date. As of this point, I have had several classes, and last weekend was the first class with Bob Beard in a series about pictorial carving. It was a success, and I have already scheduled the next class with him for May 3, 2014. As of right now, most of the class announcements are listed on the Facebook page Leather Artisan's Digital Guild, but I am working directly with Johanna to develop a stand alone website (Learnleather.com). Until then, the videos will be posted privately on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. I am very excited about this development as it means that I will be able to offer content from a wide variety of leather artists, saddle makers and other leather workers so that almost every niche will be covered. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have, and I invite all of you to sign up for the next few classes! I will be offering a minimum of one class per month, with the possibility of more frequent classes, provided there is enough interest. If there is something you want to learn, or if there is an instructor you really want to learn from, please tell me. Once the site is up, my email will be mike@learnleather.com, for now you can reach me here at LW.net or on Facebook. Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you in class! Mike ***************************************************************CLASS INFO**************************************************************************** Robert Beard's second class, Backgrounding, Matting and Effects, will be held on May 3, 2014 at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Bob will cover basic backgrounding and matting in addition to special effects like smoke, clouds and dust, plus a few other neat tricks! Paul Zalesak, of Leather Wrangler's will be teaching Swivel Knife Finesse on May 31, 2014, at 1:00 PM CST. In this class, Paul will discuss swivel techniques for carving and for decorative cuts, and demonstrate how to properly execute both kinds of cuts. ***********************CLASS 1************************* Please register for Bob Beard #2 Backgrounding, Matting and Effects on Saturday, May 3, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/7028862633880235009 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training. ***********************CLASS 2************************* Please register for Paul Zalesak Swivel Knife Finesse on Saturday, May 31, 2014 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3291264170279143681 After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

My name is mike, and I am a tool W#0re... I am addicted to leather in ways I can't even describe. The 12 step program doesn't work if you can't get to step one, I'm afraid.

Sweet Bonita!

For reference: http://barrykingtools.com/page5.htm

Actually, Barry DOES number his tools, he just doesn't stamp the number on the tool. If you go to his website, you will see numbers 0 through 4, 0 being the narrowest. Once you have them in hand, the number is irrelevant, but if you order from him, write down what you purchased so you know for when you order more tools. Also, I am near Chicago, so if you'd like to see them in person before buying, let me know.

Old tandy blades have a really steep angle and no bearings, which makes them difficult to control. I had one and I switched to a BK soon after I started because it made my hand hurt too. Barry makes a blade where the geometry s correct, so Papaw, if your blades were sharp, its the new geometry and the yoke construction that makes your knife "Cut better" than the sharpness, if Aaron's logic is to be followed. I use leather wrangles swivel knives, and they are about as sharp as they come, but it never occurred to me to skive with a swivel knife. I suppose the distinct differences between round knife geometry and swivel knife geometry prevented me from trying it. Of course, I never tried to carve with my round knife either. Either way, I am glad you've got yourself a good knife Papaw, and I'm looking forward to seeing some of your work.

They are defunct, so if you want one, Buy Aaron's. They are hard to come by anymore.

No deformation at all. Hard to tell with the way you word things, bro. Not a lot of meat in your first statement, and you make it sound like folks carve with a dull knife on purpose. Why would you want a swivel knife so sharp you could skive with it? That's fine if it works for you, but that's not the proper edge for carving IMO. If it were, every decent knife manufacturer would ship them from the factory that way.

Here it is in all its glory.

It amazes me how judgmental people are about those who have never had the opportunity to use a good knife. PaPaw, make sure you know how to strop that knife regularly to keep it cutting like butter. If you don't know how to strop, let me know and I will talk you through it.

Hi Lenore! I have the same passion and I can help a bit with the tools and the tooling. If you are truly interested in learning, this website is a great resource. Its where I started, as I'm sure many others have. I found the best way to carve is to carve. You will learn a ton from trying it yourself, and you will better understand any instruction you do get if you have tried it a bit. There are many classes available at the various trade shows, and I highly recommend going to one if you can. At the top of the forums Page, you will find a section by Paul Burnett. He is deceased, but he passed on a TON of valuable material on how to carve. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. Tools: Where do I start? But the best tools you can afford. There is a WIDE gap in the types of tools available and some can be had for a reasonable price, others are downright expensive. Swivel knives: The one that comes in the basic kit is functional but barely. I found mine to be a better paperweight than a knife. Look at Barry King, or the new Tandy Pro line for a good, reasonably priced knife. Look at Leather Wranglers, Chuck Smith or other custom makers for an amazing swivel knife experience. Some people love ceramic, but I find I prefer the blade shaped by the makers I mentioned over the Tandy ceramic blades. Plus, i you ever drop a ceramic blade, you'll need a new one. Feel free to ask questions, that's what we're here for. Mike

Thanks Fred, this one turned out pretty good!

Thanks Sam! Merry Christmas!

Seriously badass.