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I recently changed the blade in my break off blade knife. I strop regularly but started on a hide that was tough to cut so I decided to change the blade. I discovered an unopened pack of blades in my tool chest and to my surprise they were made in England. They were significantly better than the ones I had been using. Is there a source for quality blades not made in the PRC? Thanks! Bob

I wet form most of my products and have drying racks set up in the AZ sun. Black items will reach a surface temperature of over 145F and natural around 130. 2-3 hours and the products are completely dry and rigid. I have never had a failure. Glue sets in a hurry as well. I use drum dyed veg tanned leather for production which yields consistency, a good finish and saves time. Well worth the extra cost. Cya! Bob

Got it.! Thanks.. Cya! Bob

In the solvent industry we have an expression "Like dissolves like" so putting acetone on a water based dye will have little effect, and then soap and water won't work with solvent based dyes. I don't see what your test is supposed to represent since the thread is about removing dye from hands, not removing splatter from leatherr. IMHO ALL the cleaners are inappropriate for cleaning leather. The most effective way to remove dye from leather is using the thinner or solvent it is based on.Of course you run the risk of spreading the stain, since the splatter will dissolve in the solvent. It is also the best method of removing dye from hands, but not the safest. Another factor is dwell time. I am a partner in a soy solvent company and our soy based solvents are very slow to work, but are low VOC (met all the California requirements) but are also very slow to dry. You can paint it on an old piece of woodwork and 6-8 hours 10 or 12 layers of paint have completely peeled away, ready to be hosed off. The orange cleaners are similar and they require a long dwell time to be really effective. Cya! Bob

Bine! I have been doing business in Romania (computers and graphics printing) since Ceausescu's execution.I get to Bucharest every year or so. Cya! Bob

I recently received a 50K logrithmic pot which I installed with a 10K resistor. The new pot will give a maximum of around 60 SPM with the knob turned all the way counter clockwise and it is easy to set any maximum speed in between. I have used it for a few days and it may be just a tad slow but the lower speeds are perfect for intricate stitching. It is very easy to set and repeat the exact maximum speed I want and the magnet mod gives me full control on the pedal from just barely moving to up to 60 SPM. I am thinking of installing a second switch with and extra 50K-100K that will kit it into fast mode for belts, etc. I am thrilled with these mods and I think they enhance performance significantly for next to no cost. Cya! Bob

Ce faci? Bob

The poster mentioned hand stitching. I will center the knot and clip the thread as close to the hole as possible then invisibly melt any visibple end and simply start the stitch in the last used hole. I will use the same technique on a machine stitch and hand stitch until I get to an area that I can restart the machine stitching. I use a saddle stitch. Cya! Bob

Minicell is not outrageously expensive. You can buy it here. You can also buy blocks of foam used for flower arranging at hobby shops which may work as well. Cya! Bob

I found some 1/32 self adhesive cork at Hobby Lobby for $4 and it was perfect! Thin enough and also a firm grip on the leather. Thanks! Bob

My initial assumtion was that the item was an I pad cover so a stamp that size, would require a massive press. The cover seems rather amateurish and definitely not commercially mass produced. I suspect that it is either laser cut or pyrography. Cya! Bob

I suspect it's too big for a stamp. Cya! Bob

No channel stock, just an L. I do use their aluminum stock for narrow straight edges. I bought some self adhesive 1/32 cork this afternoon to test. Thanks! Bob

My comment was in jest! But thanks for the link. I hold both trade marks and patents and am aware of the process and rights. For small business, the right to sue is about as useful as the right to throw money in the ocean.. Cya! Bob

Unless it's the Washington Red Skins logo heh heh! Cya! Bob

I was thinking of this very issue as a pulled out a new side and started cutting. I was thinking +- 20% but 15% is close enough. I weighed the hide and will weigh all the scraps on completion. Wholesaling is not a problem in my market because I am dealing with the manufacturer of the product I am making the cases for. I have limited my color choices to what is available in drum dyed veg tan..more expensive but cheaper when time, consistency and cost of dyes is factored in. I have always been thrilled when my wholesale customers (in other businesses) make lots of money selling my products! Thanks! Bob

I think it was antiqued and more removed from the center than the edges. Cya! Bob

Looks perfect but $30 for one straight edge is a bit steep?? THanks1 bob

THis is NOT insulation foam. It is closed cell Minicell foam. I use it for kayak seats and carving knee braces in sea kayaks. It's very firm, tough and EXPENSIVE. Eaier to form than wood but way more expensive. Cya! Bob

Someone got it! I am going to put some self adhesive cork shelf liner on a shorter rule and see how that works. Another option may be a layer of suede.. I'll get experimenting once I get a large order I'm currently working on out the door. Cya! Bob

I have looked at Home Depot and Lowes. What is it used for? Thanks! Bob

I have started using drum dyed veg tan. So no more stained hands, consistent color, even finish, cuts build times in half, a perfect solution for stained hands. Cya! Bob

http://www.vistaprint.com I just purchased 500 card for $14.95. Cya! Bob

I have had very little interaction with Ryan but my experience with Bob was exemplary. There was a minor bug with my machine which Bob immediately diagnosed over the phone and had a replacement part on the way that day. Consequently I had absolutely no down time. Again, I would never order a machine like the 3200 via UPS.My experience with UPS as a commercial customer (we do $30K a year or more) is that I would never trust them with heavy packages. If they break it, it not their fault, they blame it on the packaging, Mine arrived on a pallet and it was perfect! It took 15 minutes to break down the pallet and load it into the back of my Honda then 45 minutes to assemble it. Since it had been just partially disassembled, it worked perfectly on the first stitch. Total freight cost from Toledo to Arizona was around $180. Cya! Bob

What was the extrusion sold for? I'm a lot closer to Mexican Tire than Canadian Tire. Thanks! Bob