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  1. thefanninator
    Nice work. that first is a monster! I got some Horween swatch samples. They mail them out free - just ask.
  2. thefanninator
    These two were made before I knew to put the handles on first. The bodies were made of two pieces, stitched together then turned right side out then the handles were stitched on. Don't do it that way. This one was made of one piece for the body. The handles were stitched on first, then stitch the body and flip right side out. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=58466
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    This one has been sitting around awhile and I finally finished it. I like the way the handles are sewn on much better.
  4. thefanninator
    Sweet backpack. I love the contrasting color and textures of the 2 leathers. Nice work on the wallet too.
  5. thefanninator
    AndyL1 is who you're looking for. 2nd commenter here: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=58710
  6. thefanninator
    It may be Blackthorn.
  7. thefanninator
    He's a regular around here. My guess is it's an airbrush.
  8. thefanninator
    Very cool.
  9. thefanninator
    Very tasteful, not busy or gaudy.
  10. thefanninator
    To me that looks like a dye job with a dauber. They were just heavy on the dye in some places and light in others.
  11. thefanninator
    Good stuff. It'd be great to apprentice under an old timer. We just don't do it that way much anymore.
  12. thefanninator
    If you want to make a fine finished edge on something that doesn't burnish like thin chrome tanned stuff ... I recommend Tandy Pro Edge paint. It's made by Fenice in Italy. There are a couple of recent threads on it. If you're burnishing thicker plain ole veg tan go with Hidepounder's tutorial: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18101
  13. thefanninator
    Great tooling!
  14. thefanninator
    TPI depends on the thickness of your leather and thread size. 6 and 7 tpi for thick leather and larger threads. 8-10 tpi as the leather thins and 11-12 for very fine leather & thread used for watchbands.
  15. thefanninator
    I've used the pigskin suede for archery arm guards. I just left it as is but let it air out and dry after use.
  16. thefanninator
    Seal it with Tan-Kote then Clear-Lac (or one of the other lacquer finishes). The color change with use will be awesome.
  17. thefanninator
    Oh right you mean English point ends... I need to get a punch.
  18. thefanninator
    Not sure if it actually has wax in it but it is polishable and it's WAY better than Angelus in my opinion.
  19. thefanninator
    Thanks JLSleather & Monica! This thread is 432 from http://www.fineleatherworking.com/linen-thread-brown It says .63 mm on their web site.
  20. thefanninator
    Yes, it's actually made by Fenice and distributed by Tandy. Both names are on the bottle. This color is light brown.
  21. thefanninator
    I've never used any English bridle leather. Have to give it a try soon. Thanks! I got the leather cord at Leather Cord USA. http://www.leathercordusa.com/index.html
  22. thefanninator
    I guess they would if the connections fit.
  23. thefanninator
    I love this Horween Essex. It smells great. Just a little thick but still worked out. It's one piece so I didn't have to stitch the bottom - way better than using two pieces. Lin Cable thread 9 stitches per inch. Rolled handles also hand stitched. The handles have 6mm leather cord inside. Fenice edge paint.
  24. thefanninator
    Thanks! I'm sure everyone who's made dozens of them are sick of them. Ha ha!
  25. thefanninator
    Probably the thing a beginner should be making when learning to stitch. You can't go wrong with a Vergez • Blanchard pricking iron. A couple of Horween card wallets and a card sleeve. The black is Essex and it smells great! Tan is Orion. Lin Cable thread @ 9 spi. Fenice edge paint from Tandy.
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