Django57

That's good to know cheers .

Found this on ebay Black River Laser, looks interesting for anybody making wallets and belts. http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-1-2-TRUCKER-BIKER-STYLE-WALLET-TEMPLATE-SET-LEATHERCRAFTERS-NEW-2013-/130856869607?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e77ad5ee7

Very nice Timeless design congratulations.

Thanks for the heads up, looks a good deal worth bookmaking for later purchase Cheers

I've just won one of these vintage Dixon creasers on eBay 16.00 pound + shipping just need to figure out the correct method to use it YouTube to the rescue i expect.

Have you guys with these Brass soldering iron attachments got any examples of how they look on some leather ? i've been toying with buying the type you warm with a lighter or on the stove but i might have to re-think and look at a set of these ,Cheers

Not sure where you live but if you have an Ikea they sell a plastic chopping board that is nearly the exact thickness of the Iphone 5 , i bought one and cut it to the size made a perfect dummy phone there was enough left for Iphone 4 just needed to add a bit of thickness to it . http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ikea-White-Chopping-Board-Packing/dp/B007YGSGY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1383858043&sr=1-1

Just wondered if anybody has bought one of these creasers from Goodsjapan ? http://www.goodsjapan.jp/item/leather-craft-items-other-tool/leather-craft-tool-adjustable-/lid=29748975 i keep missing out on ebay for vintage ones or there nearly the price of one of these , these come with delivery built into the price but if there not particularly well made i'll carry on searching with ebay and bide my time .

Sounds a good idea Matt S you haven't got a photo of the finished knife have you ?

I thought that might be the answer , next question would you recommend re-shaping a round handle to give a flattened side ? I appreciate the brass ferule makes it a bit less straight forward but you get my thinking .

A question to the members with different Head Knife handles , I've noticed that some Head knives come with a what seems to be flat sided wooden handles and some appear to be round just wondered which gives the more comfortable grip without compromising accuracy when cutting ? Some examples Flat sided http://www.outfitterssupply.com/Head-Knife/productinfo/WLF71/ Round http://www.josephdixon.co.uk/products/Saddlers_Tooling/Knives/Round_Knifes_Head_Knifes.html

OK plan B then . What if i heated them up a bit to hot stamp would that work? Cheers

One last question , can i retro stamp an item that has already been dyed and treated with a finish say carnuba wax ?

Thanks one and all , Cheers

Good tip thank you lightingale , going to make a few small gifts for family and friends for Christmas just wanted to make them a bit more personell only thinking credit card wallets and key chains things that can be posted overseas .

Cheers Studio-N

Would this set of stamps be OK to use on Veg Tanned Leather or do i need to get a specific set designed for Leather ? i only want to add initials of the person i am making items for nothing fancy . http://www.amazon.co.uk/Piece-Alphabet-Letters-Punch-Stamping/dp/B0053TMO0M

That is very nice do you know if he makes them for left handed people ? that is a problem i have when i buy tools, although i can use tools right handed i am naturally left handed

I've thought about buying a L'Indispensable Knife they look very well made , don't forget to post pictures we love to see members equipment . http://www.decocuir.com/PBSCProduct.asp?ItmID=9980813

I would post this question on the British Blades website there is a section in the forum for leather topics you might get some response there good luck . http://www.britishblades.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?5-Sheaths-amp-Leatherwork

Greetings Thornale from fellow member living in Spain ,do you have some nice French tools I'm thinking the Vergez Blanchard tools they look wonderful but expensive. PS your English is better than my Spanish .

Hi don't know if this will be of help but i contacted Dixon to order a Single Head knife, i asked the price of shipping to Spain , i received a email from Helen Mercer with a pro forma invoice and bank details to transfer the money ,i emailed Helen 2 days later to confirm they had received my money she told me my knife had been dispatched gave me a tracking number and i got my knife about 10 days later i cant' be accurate as my neighbour took delivery for me as we had taken a couple of days vacation, and the knife was on my couch when we got home . I couldn't be happier with the knife it's smaller than i expected which suited me as i only make small items. It did need sharpening and some polishing with some jewelers rouge.

Thanks GerryR for your help i get the the principle , appreciate your help .

GerryR i like your idea can you show a more detailed picture of the parts needed please I'd like to make something similar?

Thanks Tree Reaper i've found a company that sell the Veritas green honing compound so I'll get that . Cheers for the advise.