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Thanks Jason. I appreciate the comments! Chat IS fun if you have a sense of humor and can follow along! Jason and Eugene, those spots are nickel plated rivets. What nicer than standard prong spots. Way easier to install and the are far more sturdy. You will need an different spot setter though. I got them at Tandy, I think. Or maybe Springfield. Can't remember.

Even more so if the left eyes never see it.

Dang....Oh well. Next time.

anything by 3M that is rated for VAPOR will be fine.

How did you get the red in the makers stamp without getting everywhere?

REDTAIL, heres a forum member you might be interested in chatting with. Found it whilst rummaging through the forum. Hope this helps, Mike http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=44394

Nerull, welcome to LW! I think many people start with the Tandy starter kit, and I was one of them. It's an effective way to see if you have any interest in a variety of leather skills. I've been to Brussels several times and I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Nothing like a Kwak near the square... Back to business. Ask questions! There is a wealth of information here. I have learned tons of stuff since I joined. Good luck!

Robert, I don't have experience with any round knife, but I have been researching which one to buy. I haven't heard of a J Cook, and based on the lack of response, it doesn't seem like anyone else has either. The general idea I have learned is Osborne or Gomph and maybe Stolhman, and generally speaking the older the better provided the blade is in decent shape. There are obviously any number of great knives out there. What makes you interested in this particular brand?

As always, clean and classy.

LOL Mike! I AM for as long as ya'all will have me Thanks about the "sling!"

You could buff it with sheeps wool or a soft t-shirt and then re apply your finish. That should make it better. Good luck!

Do we have one of those?

THanks everyone. I love the bling

Love that chest rig for the 1911.

It's my first one, but I think it turned out pretty good. Thanks Chancey for the advice!

Check out black river laser. They make military themed stuff. http://www.blackriverlaser.com

Your stuff looks great! I'm in the western suburbs of Chicago. I have been to Peoria on many occasions though

Here's a pic from a falconry museum in Austria I visited in 08. Sorry I don't have more pics. I wasn't into leatherwork back then.

I always get some lift when I use hi-lite. You can try this. Use a dauber WET and dab straight up and down. NO side to side motion. Once the finish dries, you should be ale to buff with little lift.

Glad to see you used solid rivets. Anyone named Hooch is probably big enough to break the other kinds!

HEy fellow Illinoisan! Where you located?

Great first anything! Wonderful idea as well!

Impressive.

Good post Oink. I have a respirator I use for gluing and it will be getting more use.