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Thanks for the info. I think I will try to squeeze the leather between two stiffer pieces pf leather and burnish the top of the leather.

I have a question about getting nice edges on thin leather ( 0,8-1,5 mm) or very soft leather. I have tried to burnish them but its not easy to get a nice looking edge. Is it even possible? Or should I just sand it and paint it with some edge colour? Thanks

Thanks! I use Swedish vegetable tanned leather from Tärnsjö. Its very smooth and easy to work with. The thread is Tiger thread 0.8mm. I use Joseph Dixon pricking iron often 8 or 7 /inch

Hi I have been busy making watchstraps for fellow watchsavants on a Swedish watchforum. Thought I share some pics of some of the things I made. Please feel free to criticize and comment anything you thing could be better. And finally a little cardholder

The price varies depending on what options you choose. See the link for more info and pricing.

No the snaplock is only used when you store the clamp. You use your legs to put pressure on the jaws.

I have been looking for a decent Pony/Clamp to make it easier to stitch. I bought one of those cheap ones and its just rubbish. The opening is so small so you can only stitch tiny things. After googling around I found this maker who was in the process of starting up his Clamp business. I immediately signed up for one and was placed as number five. The first one did go to Hermes for evaluation, and what I heard from Fred they liked it a lot. So after a couple of weeks of waiting I finally got it. What can I say, its amazing. The details, workmanship, quality is mind blowing. Fred is also a true gentleman to deal with. Highly recommended. And how was it to sew with? Just wonderful, best thing I bought so far.. So here is the pictures, otherwise it didn't happen. Here is a link to Freds homepage if you want more info. http://www.crafts-de...lamps_page.html Cheers Peter Nicely packaged Personal letters is always nice. Bag for storage. Pic of stunning details. Details of the leg Hinge attached with torx. Put your needle down Adjust for your height. Rubber tip for non-slipping.

Tried a new kind of Ipad case. As always there are a lot of improvments but I´m pretty pleased with it so far. Here is some pictures and comments and critics is always welcome. Cheers /Peter

Thanks for your informative videos. I got to say my stitching has improved tremendously since I started looking at your clips. Hope to see more in the future. Really would like to see how to get those incredible finished edges. Cheers Peter

Ok, thanks for the tip. Any special reason why?

Books ordered, also ordered this one Leatherwork: A Manual of Techniques by Geoffrey West.

Thanks for your tips. Gonna go for Al Stohlmans and Valerie Michaels books.

Can somebody recommend a good book for a beginner. Really would like a book that explains all the different tools and when to use them. Not really ready for carving and stuff , more of good tips on how to get nice finishes and stitching advices.

Thanks for your kind words. I keep it my pocket so there is no need for a beltloop.

Thats how I want it to work. Lets see if the bolt I bought will work. Well it only set me back 3 bucks so no big harm if it dont.

Made a quick sheat for my edc folder. Took about a hour from start to end. Folder made by Russel White.

Today I decided try to make holder for two cigars. Wasn't so easy, specially when you only have one kind of a neddle and thread. Too big. But you use what you have. Here is the result, not overthrilled but it works.

Hi I bought me a stitching pony and that really helped me with my stitching. But I didnt like the wingnut that you fasten your work with. The whole thing rotated when you tried to tighten it. The wing itself was to small and kept hurting my my fingers. So I came up with an idea, why not use one of those quick release bolts you have on bicycles. So I have ordered one of those and will try it and if it works well I'll let you know (pretty sure it will). Here is picture of how it looks like

Tackar. Jag bor i Strangnas. Thank you very much. Yeah, you need to have been broke to understand the real blues.

Really cool design. I bet its sharp as h*ll. Is it sharp on the shortside (the short blade faceing the handle) to?

Hi I have been lurking around here for a while and decided to come forward and say hello. Just started my leatherworking and find it really fun. Love this site since it is a goldmine for anyone who needs info or help. Well I decided to make an Ipad case after doing some knifesheats, so this is my third attempt on making something in leather. I have been looking at Nigel Armitage's youtube tutorials and they are just fantastic, he really are a amazing teacher. Comments and critisism arr welcome.