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Is This Much Detail Possible In A Stamp? (Qr Codes)
immiketoo replied to Leela Valley Leather's topic in Leather Tools
I expect it will depend less on the sharpness and more on the amount of burnish you get. Or more specifically, the contrast between the black and white parts. -
You might want to post this in the sewing machine section for better response sir. I can't help you.
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Is The Leather I Am Using, Right?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Natalie, thanks for coming into chat. Let me know how it works out for you. -
This is an interesting discussion. I feel like the maker's mark adds to the finished, professional look of a piece. I actually agree with both Electrathon's side and Beaverslayer's side on this one. Garish detracts, subtle adds. However, on my tooled purse I made for my mom I left it unmarked. She told me this was unacceptable! In fact, she begged, pleaded and literally whined in joking way to get me to put my mark on it. So mom get what's she wants and my mark is on the strap of her purse. So is this garish? Does it detract from the the overall product? You tell me...
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Is The Leather I Am Using, Right?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Syl, that guy was PISSED... -
Is The Leather I Am Using, Right?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Yes Natalie you can tool it no problem. I'm glad the floor worked better for you. You NEED a thick slab of smooth stone though. It will help your impressions and your noise. -
Is The Leather I Am Using, Right?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Syl, I gotta disagree based on the pics, and the fact that she said the color changes drastically when wet. Chrome tanned just looks at you. I have tooled chrome latino and while it wasnt easy, it can be done. Anyway, hopefully we can help Natalie with her problem. -
You said extrapolate...
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Hope I Get More Response This Time Around
immiketoo replied to pete's topic in Patterns and Templates
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Is The Leather I Am Using, Right?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
It's veg tan, and its got layers because that the way the tanning process is on some leather. The layers you see are the full grain top, the collagen layer in the middle and likely some level of rawhide still in the center of the leather. Leather comes in all grades and the poorer grades have lots of rawhide. This will affect tooling and cutting but not as much as you hitting on a wooden surface. You are probably getting "bounce" when tooling and I'm sure your poor impressions are caused by this. You should try tooling on your floor or a concrete sidewalk, basement floor or garage floor as a test. I will bet you that you will see a huge difference is a solid surface. Try it now and let us know. -
Is The Leather I Am Using, Right?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Hey Natalie, It shouldn't take that much effort so to clarify, are you wetting the leather prior to tooling? Wetting or casing the leather may be your issue. I also have an issue with noise while tooling and I found that a 3 inch thick piece of granite makes an incredible difference in tooling noise. I went from something about 2 1/4 inches to three and the three is much denser. You might try that to reduce the sound. Also, a rubber mat between your table and your tooling surface helps. Adding mass to your surface, table etc will all reduce perceived noise. Good luck. -
There's a special stapler specifically for keepers, or you can buy pre made keepers, but they are very generic.
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New From Belgium , I Make Flconry Items In Leather
immiketoo replied to dkvv's topic in Member Gallery
Johan, I went to the falconry museum in Hohenwerfen, Austria and it was amazing how significant a role birds played in hunting and culture. How do you fit the covers to the birds head? They looked wet formed, but I cant see a bird suffering through that. -
Jono, welcome to the forum! Many of the great leatherworkers of the world didn't have tools either. In fact, many of the tools we use today were made out of necessity by the founding fathers of leather work. Your stuff looks good. Keep up the good work!
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New From Jonesborough Tn/need Tacsew 20U43 Manual/info
immiketoo replied to gingertopjoan's topic in Member Gallery
Welcome! You might want to try the sewing machine section.- 2 replies
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Thoughts On Sweat Shields
immiketoo replied to katsass's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
That's not a moon, its a space station. And its ugly as heck... wow I lug these shooters around all day every day. They get sweaty. Wet even. They poke you cause they're hard and pointy. I guess that guards seem a bit like correcting for a problem that doesn't exist. Maybe I have dead nerve endings or I take comfort in the fact that I can feel my thumb safety. Really, all they look like is the back side of a thumb break without the thumb break portion. -
Welcome and great saddles! I think... Pics are out of focus and I really want to see the details.
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Syl, now I want a yurt! Those are cool!
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Charles, everyone here has given great advice. One other thing is that Bruce is a MASTER leather carver. Of course its going to look effortless. Carve for about 30 years and you will look like that too. Not to take away from anyone else's comments here. They are all valid, but time behind the knife is important too.
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Jesus dude, don't EVER do that again! Sylvia, I work in my garage and kitchen for the time being. Kitchen for tooling and garage for most everything else. In the garage, I have two of these heaters. http://www.tractorsupply.com/redstone-trade-ceiling-mount-quartz-heater-2171132 I turn one on and leave it for an hour. They heat objects, not air, so you dont have odors, fumes or super dry air. With both of them on, I can work comfortably in a T-shirt, although I prefer a fleece jacket so I usually just use one. The can be ceiling or wall mounted, and they are pretty cheap. 33 degrees is too dang cold!
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cool...I'm scared of tattoos. Or the permanency of them, anyway.
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The abused pit bull puppy I have dubbed "Emma." I've never had a dog before and I don't know if I have time, but she is a darling little thing.
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Good for you for Saving Emma - I just hate people that abuse animals!!!!!
If you haven't had a dog before - I recommend taking some obedience training classes with your Emma. It is fun and you will both learn a lot. My dogs have all really loved the classes. I also agree that if you don't have time to spend playing and exercising (both good for dog and man) with Emma, then find her a good home to go to.
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Remember that abused dogs will take a lot of patience. They generally aren't going to be all cuddly at first while they size you up. Lots of reassurance, playtime and patience will go a long way to her recovery. If you put in the time now, you'll have a fiercely loyal friend for many years.
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Stitch Groover--Is It Always Necessary To Use?
immiketoo replied to thekid77's topic in How Do I Do That?
Hey Kid, the idea behind the groove is both to protect the stitching and as an aesthetic feature so that you don't feel them. This is important where there could be chafing of the thread or of your body where thread may stick up. I doubt your dice cup would ever see so much use as to break the thread, but ya never know. You might be pulling the thread too tight while your stitching, or your leather might be moist. I have experienced both of these. So, try pulling a bit less and I bet you will be pleased with your results. -
Pencil Case
immiketoo replied to hunio's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Its great work as always, but who uses this type of product anymore? Now a reading glasses case... -
Does Anyone Know Why My Finish Is Removing My Dye?
immiketoo replied to Natalie O's topic in How Do I Do That?
Natalie, here's a quick definition of acrylic paint: Acrylic paint is fast drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints can be diluted with water, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted (with water) or modified with acrylic gels, media, or pastes, the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting, or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other media. As for what is commonly used, its what you have or can get your hands on, and what works for you. As you can see here there is a group of products here so it just depends on what your preference is. Mike