Sparks

Knut, Hello! The end pieces have a rounded top, but started as an eight inch by eight inch square, not counting the folded over sewing space. The length of the case itself is 24 inches. The cover flap is 26 inches wide so it can overlap either side one inch. Additional images for details can be found in my gallery http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&module=user&user=4989&do=view_album&album=591 Feed free to ask any other questions. I just noticed this message today, which is why it's been so long since you asked the question. Sparks

MCN, I just got one of those myself and have yet to try it out. A buddy from this site forwarded me a web video on how to use one...here is a link to the Tandy site. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/infoandservices/Leathercraft-Videos/Glass-Burnisher-Video/Glass-Burnisher-Video.aspx In addition, there are 32 additional leather craft videos on their site...look to the tan section of the menu bar to the right when at the site. Sparks

Than you very much for getting back!

Amazon.com has shows three available (at this point) titles of F.O. Baird...maybe one of these is what you're after. To avoid sticker shock, you might try getting the book in electronic form. Leather Art by F.O. Baird (1949) Leather Secrets by F. O. Baird Design Artistry: A portfolio of original designs and how to design your own by F. O. Baird (1977)

Kate, If you find that tutorial point the way, please. Sparks

That was my thought as well... Probably had to have a farm wagon to haul it all home! One key thing to notice is that the receipt seems to be to a Company rather than an individual.

nice belt!

Received the snap sack and market wallet several weeks back and wanted to say they are good quality and nice materials. Thanks.

Haw haw haw Luke, I might have a hard hat around I won't use for awhile, but the cow's knee is going to PA with me the day after Thanksgiving for the hunt starting Nov. 29. The rifle's already there. We had snow most of the day here, but no real accumulation. The mountains are looking pretty white these days. Sparks

And thanks to all those who view my work, especially those who take time to download the images. Sparks

Thanks Big Steve! You may have already noticed that motor cyclists have adopted the style and manner of use of this item. Portmanteaus came in different sizes. Bikers currently use them to carry tools immediately behind the drivers seat. Soparks

Thanks Luke! Without the image you sent me to work from, it would have looked significantly different--and not nearly as nice. So, how did that smart phone case turn out? Every 18th century reenactor needs a good 'period correct' smart phone case.

Lock covers were needed for shooting flintlock rifles in wet weather. The lock cover kept the priming powder from getting wet. Wet powder does not burn. Flintlock rifles were used throughout the 18th century. Early in the US Civil War (1860s) some troops were being issued flintlock firearms until their supplies could be updated. The pattern was made by wet forming poster board. The lock cover is of oak tanned leather and includes a welt. The item is saddle stitched using tapered thread from Springfield Leather Company, Inc. After sewing, the leather was turned right side out and wet molded directly to the firearm. After dyeing the cover is waterproofed using a beeswax, mink oil and pine pitch compound. The cover is removed before aiming and shooting. A picture of the firearm is included to show what is being covered. Sparks

Okay! Thanks for the great news. I could really use a stitching horse with that kind of versatility. Once I get to Rockler's site, exactly what is it called that I am looking for? Sparks

I've always used five-cord-linen or equivalent, in uniform thickness, for my leather projects. In my last project I used tapered threads from The Maine Thread Company http://www.mainethread.com/index.html. I love using tapered threads! But the Maine Thread Company only has them in a synthetic material. Anyone know where I can get tapered LINEN threads--shy of making them? Sparks