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I think it is a Zippered stitch

I think your going to have a issue trying that unless mainly doing 3D and letter stamps. Can't see trying to do a basket weave or beveling with a press, but where there's a will there's away I guess good luck

Very nice Wallet I have to try something differ maybe snake or something differ. You can download that book from Tandy $3.99

Heads up guys thanks for the help I have been sent the info. that I was in need of. Thanks for looking and the feed back

I would look at getting some heavy cardboard like fridge comes in put heavy double stick tape down and then rug.

I think what is happening is the color is coming from the oil in the leather kind of like putting neatsfoot oil on it and setting in the sun light.

I am in need of a article from The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal shop talk January 2002 I have checked with them for that publication and than do not have that copy. I would buy the book if you have it and no longer need. I am looking for one article written by Richard Sherer on page 70 - 71 and 2002f, Two easy-to-make-benches: Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, v. 12, no. 3, p. 10-12 . If anyone has this copy could you please P>M> me here. Thank you for taking time to look.

Tim I should have said this in the beginning always roll your leather flesh side out keep the sun off it

Try this site maybe it will help http://leathermilk.com/2014/08/21/fix-darkened-faded-leather/

What do you think about putting some oil on it. I am sure others will pipe in.

I start out with mostly 8" but on Mens I start out with 9" and a couple of 10"

If you can cut a piece of hard wood in the shape of your item, and use that to stamp on.

I have two stamps I've come across, had some Leather Masters look at them and they believe them to be F K Russell stamps I have had contact with Bruce Johnson about these already. These are not for sale but would be interested if there are any others out there that have knowledge of these, all info welcomed and does anyone have a ideal of there worth. I have looked on the internet a found very little info. on Russell stamps, I did find a catalog for Russell tool but they was not listed there I know these stamps are over 45 years old as they was in storage for that long at least. I think they would be 60 years with the damage to the end of them. Any help would be appreciated.

I am using a side of Hermon Oak right now on a couple of projects and all I can say is it cuts like butter 8oz, but I have had it for a little while.

I keep bracelets made up with one snap, and I keep the tools with me at shows and make up sizes as needed. But I do have a couple sizes made up for what sales good. What ever works for you.

Ray it is nice to find people like you ( With the knowledge that it is better to give than receive ) it is a very kind act and hopefully as the old saying you will be reward for your kind act.

I would be willing to take it on as long as my load around here doesn't bog me down sounds like fun.

How about some pipe nipples from home depot

Use heat wet leather if it is just certain areas you can use hair drier just not too hot if using over 170 is about as low as they will go.