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    American Leather Direct. Aleatherd.com
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    Weaver Leather.
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    Kangaroo lace I got from Weaver Leather was top notch.
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    Everything looks really nice and clean. You do some really nice work! One question, How do you attach the watch strap buckle now that the strap in sewn together? Or am I missing something? Thanks
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    Now that is and interesting pony design! Looks like lots of top to bottom jaw clearance. Here is a link to a cam clamp. No redesign of the pony needed. Just screw on the clamp. https://www.amazon.com/CAM-ACTION-HOLD-DOWN-CLAMP/dp/B000KUXOTE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1495339136&sr=8-3&keywords=cam+clamp
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    Check out the new Weaver 205. It is based on the Adler 205 that was discontinued. I think the base price is $2995.00 for wholesale buyers. I know their customer service has been great for other things.
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    Changing the wing nut to a "Cam" clamp as pretty much eliminated my thread catching problem. Love the cam clamp. I took that suggestion from someone who suggested on this board a while back.
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    For the money, Weaver Master tools punches are MUCH nicer. Very polished, sharp, and durable. Won't waste my time and money on CSO any longer.
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    Thanks. How do you "Tag" something?? And how to I search on that Tag?
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    What is a "Tag"???
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    You are welcome!
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    Magic Mender. http://www.leatherrepairkits.com/ I have used it on a saddle seat once.
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    Plus, the bridle leather comes in many nice looking colors with pretty much no dye rub off.
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    How much for the skiver?
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    How does anyone stay in business making these kinds of mistakes and incurring the cost of replacing and re-shipping the same products? Profit margins must be HUGE.
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    Could you explain why thinner is better for a strop? Thanks, Tom
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    Check Weaver Leather or Beilers Manufacturing.
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    I would use a good spray adhesive and spray both the sheepskin and the saddle skirting. Then, if hand stitching, rub your waxed thread back and forth on a brown paper bag to set the wax. If you don't do this step your wool will stick on your thread and cause all sorts of problems. Then just stitch away! Al Stolhman explains it much better than I can. Get his books.
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    Thanks for the reply NVLeatherWorx. I will give that a try. I won't really know until he brings his watch back for the install. I could probably buy a cheap wally world watch and use that for close guess. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks, again! Tom
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    I need to make a watch strap but don't have the watch it will fit on. I was wondering what the thickness of leather should be that wraps around the lug pin? If I make it too thick the strap won't fit between the pin and the watch frame. Thanks for any help. Tom
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    I think they are all corporate. I'm really glad they re-opened. I like to check their stuff out in person when I can. And if I do need to order something, it comes from that store and I can have it the very next day.
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    Get the Stohlman saddle making books. He covers a rough out saddle build pretty well.
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    Tandy has re-opened a new store in Harrisburg, PA! They closed the old one last April. Nice to have it there again.
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    That leather looks like it could be Shrunken calf skin. I think you can get it a www.fineleatherworking.com They have some wonderful leathers that should meet your requirements.
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    +1 for the Stohlman books. I'm currently building my first saddle with an association swell. I tried to lace the first attempt but didn't like the way it looked. So, I tore it off and made a second one following his instructions for the welts. I used his welt jig and found doing the welts much easier than lacing. I will post pictures when I finally get done with the construction. But I would for sure get the book for guidance.
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