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Loganville, GA USA
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Shooting/reloading, woodworking, 3D printing
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Shooting bags and accessories
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Holster making, carving leather
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garypl started following Curious about finishing methods, 4 inch or smaller head knife around $150 or less? Is a "French" knife a good alternative?, Start of something and and 7 others
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Very nice Cindy! That will make a nice cover for something!
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Consew 206rb tension problems
garypl replied to LisaGingerbreadJane's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Sounds like a similar issue although I can’t remember if I ever dropped the case. I’ll check for roundness of the case and report what I find! -
Consew 206rb tension problems
garypl replied to LisaGingerbreadJane's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I have a 206RB that has always sewn nicely, then suddenly the tension on the bobbin thread became extremely tight. I took the bobbin case out and the thread would pull out easily, but as soon as I put it back in the machine the tension was tight. Looked for possible causes and could not find anything out of adjustment. Finally bought a new bobbin case and put it in with the same bobbin and thread and it works great again. When I have time I will compare the two bobbin cases to determine what is different between them. By the way, it is always very difficult to insert the bobbin case back into the machine. Without a bobbin loaded it slips in easily, but appears that the bobbin is hitting something when inserting the bobbin case assembly and I always have to wiggle the case and the handwheel and finally it snaps in. Is this typical for a 206RB machine? -
I would trim the pockets a bit more under the tabs - looks like it might only be @1/4" from edge of pocket to the edge of the wallet - not much room to glue the next pocket. I usually make the tabs at the top of each pocket @1/2" from the edge of the tab to the start of the pocket body - gives you plenty of gluing area for each tab. Does this make sense?
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Round Leather Lace Making Without any Special Tool
garypl replied to nottotell's topic in Show Off!!
I don’t need any lace, but I’m going to make some just because it’s such a cool process! -
Frozen Neatsfoot Oil??
garypl replied to Hardrada's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
I notice in the winter when my basement is colder, my bottle of NFO develops whitish particles that settle to the bottom. I put the bottle in my double boiler and heat it up until it turns clear again and it’s good to use again. Doesn’t take long and you don’t need high heat. -
Made a Newb Mistake
garypl replied to garypl's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Good points made and I have since started writing clearly on my patterns what they are and which side of the leather they need to be transferred to! -
I like the way you made this sheath! I would have tested some good edge paint on some scrap and worked it a bit to see how well it stood up to repeated bending. I think edge paint should work on this type leather as I have used it on a few soft leather projects like wallets and eyeglass cases and it has not cracked or rubbed off yet. Gary
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Fiskars from Hobby Lobby https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Sewing-Quilting-Notions/Cutting-Tools-Mats/Fiskars-Precision-Point-Scissors/p/44793
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Chris, the floor finish is a glossy finish. Looks like Resolene - they are acrylic finishes. Gary
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I use Pledge or Mop N Glo floor finish - both cut 50/50 with distilled water. I either spray on using a cheap airbrush from Harbor Freight or I wipe it on with a foam makeup sponge. The airbrush is a great way to apply dye or finishes as long as you thin them properly. I like using the airbrush to apply finish after painting or antiquing leather so I don't pull the colors from the leather. You can use an airbrush to easily create a sunburst effect on leather and it puts dye on nice and evenly.
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Single Six Holster
garypl replied to JWheeler331's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Nice job! Basket weave looks good! -
12 Guage shell carrier
garypl replied to Chux's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Nice belt - looks like the loops are too tightly spaced - this causes the belt to curl up like yours. Space the loops slightly farther apart and next one should be fine!