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I am in shock! not been here for a while. I never know what to say but... I remember kind words and support from Drac to many of us here. My thoughts go out to everyone touched by this sad event. I would like to propose a toast to celebrate, all the positive things that Drac has left us with, all the help, support, laughs and friendship "absent friends, lost... but not forgotten." Be at peace, Drac.

Big Welcome from the uk!

Well, that is one comprehensive tutorial, and thank you for sharing with us!! a beautiful finished product too!

Found a hip belt pattern on wildthings.com its a patterns drawing package for schools, the belts work as do the bags!

Yeah but knowing the bottle cap and hammer can come in real handy when some sob at a fayre wanders off with your setter and anvil! next time I am screwing the ..... thing down

I would be proud to carry that, nice work bud! I have to do a koi belt soon but I am struggling with the design a little, because I only have 30mm to work with.

Adding my hello's to the list, thats some nice sheath work there, there are some fantastic carvers here.... and most are especially helpful as you have seen looking forward to catching your next project pics. I make the occassional sheath myself, none as nice as yours though so I may come chasing for info.

Welcome to you, some lovely work there. People are really very friendly here don't hesitate to join in, ask questions or just hang out.

Welcome from the wirral!

from you a compliment indeed!! thanks

He came, he saw, he danced, he loved, sinned, drank all the beer and left. Ba****d! or Laugh and the world laughs with you. smile and they think you know something they don't. or Time enough to rest now I am dead..... so **** off! I am trying to sleep or From here to eternity! or I'll be there in twenty minutes...... But the best Ive seen was Spike Milligan who has I told you i was ill!

I concur! (i have always wanted to say that)

Welcome to the forum, nice bunch here so don't be afraid to ask.

Thats beautiful!!!!!

Welcome i am sure it will all come flooding back and we will be pestering you for advice soon enough!

thank you folks a mine of info, id missed...... THANK YOU for the little computer gnomes whose magic made this happen. May you all have fish on your rods and sprites on your screens.

to the nuthouse!

Another gourgeous piece, beautiful stuff!

Welcome, ok suppliers first Le Prevo Tandy uk Will do for know they are who i use, le prevo first as tandy can be a little expensive and you gotta have a credit card, I have some leather collar blanks if you want a couple for a starter, if you do you can pm me. I was given them by my mentor who has imposed on me the curious affliction of wanting to help others. You will need to buy the furniture/hardware. I would recommend looking up saddle stitch in the forum or on the net. The collar blanks are however nearly together, just need stitching. If you want sude backing you will have to sort that yourself as I have run out for the moment. IMHO You will need a stitch groover, an awl, some waxed thread, a ruler (to space the stitching) or a stitching wheel, two saddlers needles, some contact adhesive. Anything I've forgotton folks?

Welcome, to the forum.

Nice one Badger..... I got one but I salute your sentiment bud!

Feilbings hi liter sounds like the thing I am needing as well as some decent acryllics, i'll check out angelus. Thanks Tina

What do you use to seal the surface, your colours are always soooo vibrant, is it just that your sooo talented (which of course is the case) or do you have a secret finish I have tried resoline and didn't like it, streaky and fiddly for my fat man hands, carnuba wax seems to take off some of my colours, i like antiquing wax but it dulls everything etc etc.

Ok, so this is the thing, I want to take part again.... however I am waiting to find out at the beginning of Feb whether I still have a job or not. I tell you this not for sympathy just as a warning that things may take me a while if I have to pick up two part time jobs to make ends meet etc. My employers have indicated that my service is next to be looked at, so because they just wiped out the whole of te last services they looked at I am sure it will affect me somehow. If you guys are ok with me taking more time to complete my PIf then I am in.

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