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I've been trying to learn about dyeing leather because of issues I've had. So just trying to learn more, I ran across this on utube and know others are always asking about oiling leather take it for what it's worth to you. www.youtube.com/embed/Nw9fMOJck5M

Very nice work Like It.Stitches look just tad far from edge but maybe angle of bottom picture. Still looks Great

Do a search for night latch in the braiding section and you may try utube

Thanks much Winterbear

I think this is the place to ask my question. I have a Jerry's Stripper cutter whick cuts up to 4" wide straps, it uses a #852 blade' which I am having a time making sure of finding the right utility blade. The blade is 2-5/32" long point to point and 3/4" wide 0.25 thick, it also has 3 notchs not 2 like most. I have found a blade 04-3081 by floor dot but have not gotten any info back from the venders i've contacted. Thanks for any help !

Yep ebay always has stuff causeing issues

$30.00 min but good priceing. I just spent $120.00

Put and add on Craigslist to buy the phones you want that are broke or damaged.Offer 3 -5 bucks

I just received my BK and it made a world of difference

I don't know if this is what your talking about or not but I remembered seeing this post Cutting toe plugs to fit

I am looking forward to going to CALG, as just a new bee, this should be great 22 miles from the house. Hope to meet some people from LWN.

Very nice like the colors works good together. Question, did you change the size of your stitching on the outside edge?

I've used Shoe Goo but don't think it's strong enough for anything like that.

I would post this in Leather Sewing Machines you'll get more replys and info.

I see you have many talents by the way. Very good job on Corsair looks just like it should, but seeing some of your Leather work I wouldn't expect anything less Great job on both the Plane and Leather. Y ep use to love flying, fingers cause me issues (couple of expensive crashs) so I only fly a couple of times a year. But I do run my 1/5 scale truck alot its not as far to fall to the ground LOL. I did nito and gas only as I like the noise. Tried my buddies jet once way to much plane for me, I am use to 40-60 the jet runs 160 plus. Hey have a great day and always land Wheels Down

I thank all for the replys and the info., electrathon I understand your reply from me being new and not knowing me or any background, And I do believe the Barrel and the poor Quality of the Blade where the big issue. I am joining a Leather Guild next month to start learning more. The closest Tandy store is over 90 miles away, but I have gone to the store before and talk to them about some of the issues and they where very helpful I must say. I didn't won't to cause any issues with this post, now all i have to do is learn to carve and not cut through the leather LOL. I have enjoyed the info and most of the people I have met on here. Keep up the Good Post and Feedback. Thanks Perry

I do know how to strop the blade and my blades where as sharp as they could be. I watch many vedios and talk to a few people to insure I was right. The problem was the knive was avery old knive that just the finger yoke would spin on the post. Each and every knive I own Will shave you. I just had to try a better knive before I just went to stamping patterns. Now it is time to do some good solid practice.

I been having issues trying to do some simple carvings and doing practice with and old swivel knife and had just about gave up thought the arthritis in my hands and finges was causing the issues. Well to make this a little shorter story I just bought a Barry King Swivel, and guess what I traced out a letter as soon as I opened it and was able to carve and follow the lines. Hands still are issue but the knife and blade are so smooth there is no fight in getting it to turn when you want it to. A big thanks to Barry King on a good knife IMHO Thanks for reading

Electrathon that was some very interesting info. that Iknow will help me and others starting out.

If I understand you want darker areas, If so I've did this with neatsfoot by putting more oil in a area and darken the leather, and then dyeing it.

Can't remember if it was the Comb kit or scout walking stick grip.about 50 yrs ago.

Welcome enjoy the fourm lots of info and help here.

Welcome to the fourm, you've got some nice work there. I don't know enought to critique your work but they do look good, that being said you need to put your pictures in Critique my work and people love to see good work and help anywhere it's needed. Again Welcome

++Thanks Bruce I saw you had read PM so thought this one might be tough. Thanks alot

I bought some tools for leather working mostly awls, knife, and thread but this was also in the box, looks like the number on the shaft is 910 or S10 was hoping someone here could tell me what it is. Thanks Perry