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Have not posted in awhile and wanted to share some pics.

All the carving was done by hand and a smooth beveler was used. I did trace a pattern I created on a graphics program.

Carrying deceased ducks out of the field after hunting

Had a customer request a custom leather duck strap.. Was fun...

Here's the most recent fire helmet front I've made. I did have a question. I hand stitched the two layers of leather together and like the decorative look, but I'm considering a sewing machine.. Can I replicate thus stitching with a 440 clone. Thanks

In the attached picture (random Internet search) how did the artist achieve this text? Any ideas. I have all of the standard alphabet stamp sets available from tandy and the spacing is such that I'm limited on width. Do you think this text is hand carved?

Another suspender order completed. What do you think?

Just finished off a set of suspenders for my first out of state order.. Hope he enjoys them as much as I enjoyed making them.

Just completed and shipped another order. Think they turned out great.

stamping the letters works but often the text is too long to fit with stamps as the spacing doesnt work out. i print the text on velum paper and transfer it to the leather ad carve. i use red dye for the letters and will paint the center numbers white..

best investments - dual action siphon feed airbrush ( amazon - 120 ) an arbor press from harbor freight that i use for rivets and hardware as well as stamping - 1 ton press and done...

Ok so I was asked to make a civil war style holster for a friend ... I have never drawn my own holster pattern so I was immediately concerned... The holster itself turned out good I believe... I do need to get a sewing machine because this one was brutal... I made the ends exact... So in my mind I could punch the stitching holes around the perimeter before assembly... This was a bad idea... Outer row of stitching wasn't as rough... The rivets on the back are a little extreme but he wanted that. I used smooth double cap rivets and set them deep shouldn't be an issue inside the holster as this is more a shelf piece en a regular use holster. Next time ill line the interior.

Looks good to me. I've recently done a couple of skulls for some coworkers. Like you I don't have any artistic ability. Thank god for photoshop and Velum tracing paper.. In the fire service we seem to like that hand crafted look. All my suspenders customers have been very happy... One note on the skulls.. I'm tired of doing them.... Plus how morbid when were pumping and squishing and the family is looking at our suspender plates.. I'm switching to angels and bunnies... Lol...

Was the stain you used dry when you applied the tan kote? I've had some lightening but not ten shades.

New back plate design for a pair of firefighting suspenders.

ALSO - i need the ability to sew light weight liners and padding material to some on my projects..

Let me start by saying I have never used a sewing machine. But there are many projects i sure would have loved one. I think its time i make the investment. I cant saddle stitch everything. I have read a ton of posts on here.. I have to say there is sooooooo much information that I cant keep it all straight. My needs - decorative stitching on 1 and 2 ply 10 oz veg tanned leather ( a nice thick thread ) sewing 3 to four layers of 5 - 8 oz leather for fire belts, toold holders, holsters, and sheaths. ease of use - like i said i have never sewed.. i need a good non marking feeder - and i assume a servo motor for slow control. HELP im to the point if someone tells me a brand and model and "sells" me on it.. im a buyer.. I know there are some sales people here.. so you have an eager customer.. thanks

Had a friend ask if I could make a set of turnout suspenders for his fire gear. I was actually thinking of making a set for myself but I settled and took my first attempt with his. Any thoughts or input would be appreciated .. Thanks .. Also threw in an a pic of a friction sheath I made him for his flashlight.,

I've been spending allot of money on leather craft supplies so after i wrote the last check to my account i thought i might as well make a case for the checkbook..

Anyone have a suggestion for terminating a saddle stitch.. Back stitch it and just trim short ?

Two quick projects ... Made a 3x5 pocket notebook cover and a simple sheath to protect one of my leather knifes. I'm learning more and more with each completed project..

It's wet formed around the shape of the tool... Fits like a glove

My first attempt at a friction sheath turned out better then I had expected... Just wanted to share..

Ordered my first makers mark stamp from Grey Ghost Graphics.. I'm completely impressed with the service and quality I received from this company. http://www.greyghostgraphics.com/

anyone ever consider modifying an arbor press to accept a punch?