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Dude, don't feel chastised. There are subtleties to this are that I don't even know about, and it takes years to understand some of them. And, frankly, just because your buddy, who is an amazing knife maker, showed you one way, you think its the way its done. I'd respect a guy like that's opinion too! Like I said earlier, there a zillion ways to do things, some better and some worse. We are here as a resource and you certainly dont have to do it the way I would. As for buying more tools, THAT is my specialty. Nothing subtle about it Happy stitching!

First of all, welcome to the forum officially! As for your piece, the construction looks good, as does your attention to detail. I like the clasp at the front, although two of them would be cool IMO. Great use for a purse clasp! I recently say a pouch like that that was designed to hand off of a belt, and I really like the idea. I have thought of making those as well, although out of veg tanned leather. Post pics up if you re-do it. Nice work!

The only experience I have with corsets is looking at people who wear them and at the Ren Faire where the woman at the booth promised even I could have cleavage after she was done with me if I wanted to try one on. She was right, and I'll never live it down! However, considering how tight the can be, I would strongly suggest that you rivet and then line the item after construction, OR make sure your rivet heads are on the inside and polished smooth before installation. Otherwise, you piece above looks good!

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Wow Jake, I had NO idea the machines could be so tricky. That's a sizable difference between stitches! I can't wait til I get one, then I will be able to feel the pain! Let us know how you get it sorted.

Hey Bryan, I have to second what Mike says here, and he is a master saddle stitcher. His work is a testament to the fact. However, there are lots of people who drill their stitch holes and I have yet to hear of any of their products breaking or coming apart. I know that the traditional method is stronger and I KNOW that the cosmetic results are far better based on my personal experience. Those are reasons enough for me to use the diamond awl and two needle method, and truthfully, there IS a reason that its been done that way for hundreds of years.

Gafer, I don't know much about dog harness, but do you want those straps dangling about like that? Can you add a keeper for them? Otherwise, looks great!

Cheryl, that's a great test of concept and practice piece. From a design standpoint, you have nailed it, and in the future, you can refine the design.

That is badass.

Oreste, after a bit of a search to find your pics, (Thanks Crystal) your work is amazing. I especially like the round bag. Beautiful! Why the name change and where are you from? Mike

Welcome Jim. Nice websites you have.

Tanner's bond is water based polymer and Barge is toluene based. I can't imagine the combination of those two would work very well.

Dwight, thats exactly what I meant by punch holes and lace, but I lacked the picture. Thanks for clarifying.

That sir is the result of dip dyeing and finish. The whole thing is dipped in acrylic finish and left to dry.

you could try bone toggles and lacing, or a few slits in the strap, or you could punch a number of holes and slide a leather loop through the holes similar to the hammer retention loops on cowboy holsters.

Trust me when I tell you, nobody will be angry with you. Come on in! Also, I just realized that leder=leather. Mein Deutsch ist nicht gut!

Hey, I know which side my bread is buttered on. Hey....bread. Butter. Think I need a sandwich.

Since chat is near and dear to my heart, and because we see a lot of people that come in and just leave, I thought (read Sylvia told me to) a tutorial on some of chat's features, etiquette and overall use of the feature. Chat can be fast, humorous, off color and even educational. Don't EVER feel like you can't interrupt the flow of conversation to ask a legitimate leather question. We will ALWAYS be happy to help if you are looking for a quick answer on a project etc. Otherwise, stay a while, introduce yourself and get to know some of the amazing folks we have here at LW.net. Chat is a bit looser than regular forum posts and while you are welcome to post your opinion, there are limits, and personal attacks will not be tolerated. Also, if a topic comes up that you are heavily invested in, overly emotional about or just rankles you in some way, remember that things can get ugly quickly and you may irrevocably damage your friendships or your reputation here at LW. Think, play and have fun!

Natalie, please see this link on sharpening ceramic blades by Shtoink. As for the carving, sometimes small areas can be beveled without cutting. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=43296

Another update

Id be concerned of getting my butt kicked every time I took the thing out from people slapping it or hitting it with sticks! Great spider! I think black would be perfect. You wouldn't lose any detail with black really.

Dude, I'd oil it and then atom wax it. Classy.

Chancey's latest work, posted here by me due to technical problems on his end (read coffee on keyboard). Nice work Chris!