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Whilst looking for a suitable granite work surface, I tried local granite counter top places, grave stone places and big box counter top stores to no avail. Nobody had the size or thickness I wanted. They could laminate two pieces for several hundred dollars or do marble for 450! No thank you. After searching the forum for a while I learned about surface plates. After a quick search I located Shars Tool Company on ebay where I found a 12 x 18 surface plate for 39 dollars. Its three inches thick, smooth without being slippery and it is FAR superior to the 1.5 inch granite slabs. Better tool impressions and much quieter to do the work, plus it doubles as a cutting surface! I couldn't be happier! www.shars.com Enjoy :D

He thinks its great! I see the flaws, he see past them. I can't argue with that! Thank you. I concur:D

That clinches it. I'm making my own tomorrow!!! Nice job and I like the stamp.

Thanks Benlilly! I am my own worst critic, except for maybe Ferg :D and he is way more helpful than I am!

Outstanding! I'd love to make a pair of boots one day.

So as some of you know, I have recently started making holster, sheaths and other items out of leather, and they have been met with great enthusiasm. I have received several "orders" for custom work, and I derive great pleasure out of creating something from nothing. You may have seen my first holster and some of you commented on it, critiquing my work to help me make improvements. My step dad is an accomplished gunsmith and craftsman in his own regard, and he absolutely loved my first holster, so I gave it to him after much consideration about what to do with my first product, rough as it was. This picture is of his gun in it's new home and it is fun seeing that someone appreciates my work, flaws and all! I just wanted to share my enthusiasm and thank everyone for their help! Mike

Don't want to thread jack, but has anyone else experienced regret when handing over some of their first sale able work? I had a very hard time letting it go even though that was the whole point!

I recently sold my hummingbird holster for 100 dollars! It was my first sale, and I too was ecstatic! I have three more orders, and I'm trying to increase speed for production. I know exactly how you all feel. I have spent over 1200 bucks to earn back 100. And II don't care because I LOVE workng with leather. I love the look on people's faces when the see somethng so personalized. It's worth it:) Nice job and keep it up!

Man, hasn't anyone seen I am Legend? Even your dog can be turned into a zombie! Then you are REALLY going to need that shotgun That, and I've seen some pretty huge rats over the years...

Its really cool but its not big enough for a zombie gun

Thanks, I will be ordering that ASAP!

I just got my own copy... havent looked at it yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

Looks awesome Bob! What does the leather journal contain? Do I need it? how about your book? It seems like its well liked, but I know nothing about it... Mike

Cool, thanks man. I'll check it out next time I'm there.

I will look those up. I like the design way better already. What special tools do you need? EDIT: Looked and I can't find anything other than the prong kind. Any help? Screw back would be nice too.

There are some things that just require more work than they are worth. Vertical blinds are one of those things. Unless you have a bunch of spare time on your hands, I vote for buying new ones!

I have the Tandy tool, and it works well, but I do not use the anvil supplied. I also found that you need to make surethe prongs are straight/parallel or they make a ripple in the leather. The tool works well and until I find a source for screw back spots and studs, I'll keep using it.

I haven't turned on my TV in days. Long walks are good for the soul. Hopefully, you have made it back by now

Those are very hippie-barbarian chic! nice job...

Thanks Bob. I used straight yellow oil dye for the base coat and then I played around with yellow and red to make an orange that I dry brushed over the yellow.

My first attempt at oak leaves and jewelry. It was kind of fun.

That is top notch. Awesome!

Hey Ferg, I wasn't upset with you at all! I like a little "get to the point." I was just asking for something a bit more specific since "You screwed up" leaves a lot to consider. Did I screw up starting to work with leather? Getting out of bed? You get the idea I had an idea for the design and found I didn't have the tool, so I decided to try basket weave. Clearly it didn't fit and I lost a lot of detail when I wet formed it. I was trying out a new tool and I had already made a few lines before I realized it was more difficult than I had anticipated. How do you lay out your designs? Someone else suggested clay but I'm sure there are others. I am not sensitive, so don't worry. Mike I see what you mean about the border. What do you do when the tool doesn't fit very well in the space left? I went around in one direction. Is there a better way? Over lap? I don't know.

Thanks for the input Ferg, but could you be a little more specific? What's screwed up? You are right about the drill for the holes. It's all I had, so if that's what you meant about being in a hurry, you're right.