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Without measuring the Weaver, I would guess it somewhere in the 4-5 inches long range. If folks havent seen what Im talking about heres a link Their machine looks good, but its pricetag is a bit high for my wallet. A 75 dollar buffer and the burnishing wheel would save about 300-350 bucks, and from what Ive heard you cant just buy a replacement from Weaver. Chuck

Apparently Im not explaining things right. First off, there are buffers that run in the 1700 rpm range. Im not talking about a 6" disc, and construction wise its about as simple as a lathe project can be. Thanks for the answers guys. I was just asking if anyone knew if any of the known burnisher makers make a sleeve type burnisher for a bench buffer. Thats ok, Ill keep looking! Chuck

Thanks guys. I know who makes burnishers, what I need to know is if anyone makes one that fits a bench top buffer without having to put an adapter on it or rig it in some way. Would need a threaded insert in one and a jam nut up against it to hold in on the motor. Chuck

Do and of the burnishing wheel makers make anything that can mount on a bench top buffer? Ive seen the drill press, dremel versions etc. I like the looks of the Weaver machine, but its way too spendy for what it is, and I dont have access to a lathe to turn something. Chuck

You need something you can put inside it that will act as your anvil. A piece of steel flat bar etc. You could also rework it to have all the rivets on the outside. Depends on what direction you want to take it. Chuck

Beautiful! Nice work Chuck

Thanks! Chuck

Just finished the last 2 cases I had left to make before we move to Portland. Made some improvements to make it a better end product. Wet formed leather on the lid and base cap to give a nice clean line, and a hidden compartment in the lid. Thanks for looking! Chuck

In the book Sheridan Style Carving by Bob Likewise, he shows Bill Gardener drawing his patterns directly on the leather. Is he drawing them on with a stylus or a pencil? From the "erasing" references and some dark smudges on a few of the pictures, Im guessing pencil? Thanks Chuck

If you have a Lowes home improvement store close to you, go there. In the power tool section, you will find different polishing compounds (sticks) near the cloth buffing wheels etc. Buy the white one for 5-6 bucks. Will pretty much last you a lifetime. Its 2-3 times the size of the Tandy stick, and probably both come from the same manufacturer. The white is what you want for basic stropping like swivel knifes etc. If you are sharpening finer edges, the green is the way to go. Hope this helps. Chuck

Wow! Very nice work Chuck

Would you add me please? Thanks Chuck

Probably gonna have to mix. Im no color expert, but from the picture of the cranberry ecoflo on Tandys site, I would guess red with a touch of blue and a couple drops of black. Play with it on scrap. You should be able to come pretty close, but it will take some experimenting. Chuck

Sorry for the crudeness of the drawing Chuck

Are your edges cut at 90 degrees? If so the inside part of the seam is touching and not allowing the outside to meet up. Your edges need to be beveled inwards. Imagine a pie slice. Hope this helps Chuck

Bought some Barry King tools. First off HIGHLY impressed with the quality. Carved a really quick pattern just to see how they look. Again. WOW.. Night and day with any other tools I've ever carved with. Barry if you still check the forum, thank you! Can't wait to devote some time with them. Really need to figure out the bargrounders lol Chuck

Thanks guys. I see what you mean with the thinner more flowing leaves etc. I need to buy some books Thanks Chuck

I need help with drawing Sheridan. I found the thread about it and have been trying to understand and draw Sheridan before I try to carve it. Please look at my first attempt and tell me if I'm close or if its just a floral pattern lol Thanks Chuck

Perfect. Thats what I needed to know. Im thinking I would be in the medium realm, bordering on small tooling patterns. Thanks again Chuck

Thanks. Thats kind of what I was thinking. But what is considered a large pattern? Chuck

I have questions regarding Barry Kings recommended tool lists. He has 2 lists, small/medium and large. What types of items fall in those ranges? Saddles are large, watch bands are small of course. Im looking to try my hand at sheridan, and will be tooling satchels and cases with tooled panels in the 6"x30" range. Im guessing that would be small/medium??? Thanks Chuck