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  1. whipstitchwallets
    a major point of punching both sides of the leather with the same pricking iron is to separate the pieces before doing so, so you don't literally have X slits. edit: to clarify, you would see an X if you could see through the leather
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    I use fiebing's tan dye non-diluted all the time, and even after I apply mink oil it isn't that dark. I dip dye and wipe off the excess. Has that item dried for 24 hours?
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    interesting; I just started a little collection of straight razors. So far I got a geneva, wade and butcher, and j.a. henckels.
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    I have a lot of experience with this leather. It's solid, but you have to keep an eye on the quality. I actually just made a post inquiring about the kip from springfield to see if maybe it was a little more consistant. The kip from waterhouse is definitely pretty white, It darkens with time and use for sure...but I have never layed them out in the sun as some do. Edit: just to add, this has been my "go to" leather for almost a year and I've worked through dozens of sides
  5. whipstitchwallets
    Anyone have experience with the 2-3 oz veg tan kip from Springfield?
  6. whipstitchwallets
    I got my Bob Douglas awl blade last night. All I can say is wow. I can't believe I thought my awl blades were sharp enough before! Worth every penny. I also got their low cost thread snips; I highly recommend those as well-- especially for the price. I'm off to go see what else I can poke holes in with this thing.
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    I use this tape for holding together while stitching: https://www.etsy.com/listing/175660167/tpe17-wash-away-wonder-tape-14-x-10-yds?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=wonder+tape&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery
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    I agree with this, but that would cost you $40 plus shipping (roughly). I do love TCD though
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    Sorry I'm late! At your service
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    Chuck nailed it; this tape won't offer any additional structural support. I only use it for wallets
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    good lord
  12. whipstitchwallets
    All I can find is that there's no animal fat, no silicone, and no wax. Okay great, so what's in it? I ordered a 2 oz bottle to try it out, but even if it ends up being exactly what I'm looking for I'd still like to have SOME idea of what it is? Bickmore, I promise I won't steal your formula...how about a clue? I couldn't find a material safety data sheet or anything. One of the most annoying things about leather conidtioners... Thanks for any insight
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    I use this: http://texascustomdies.com/Products/manual_12_ton_shop_press_clicker_large.jpg It's perfect for what I do, which is all small wallet parts from 2-3 oz leather. I would NOT want anything weaker than this 12 ton press, even for 2-3 oz. I also get my dies from them.
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    I like the spi/thickness ratio. Don't be so hard on yourself, your stitching looks good. I'll soon be trying out a 6 spi/.8mm tiger thread combo once my JD no. 7 comes in. I think I remember you saying a while ago that you punch all the holes with the awl before stitching; do you still do that or have you switched to punching them in the pony/clam? Keep up the good work
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    Thank you both! Do you have any personal experience with those products? My main concern is that they would be TOO sticky. Are they see-through? Are they water soluble? Another thing I like about the wonder tape is I can wipe off any extra bits with water after stitching. Would love to hear about your first hand experience with one of these cheaper tapes
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    https://www.etsy.com/listing/175660167/tpe17-wash-away-wonder-tape-14-x-10-yds?ref=related-5 Looks like they increased their price from 2.70 to 2.99 since i purchased 15 rolls today.
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    it's a top coat
  19. whipstitchwallets
    I hate glue. I highly recommend a product called Wonder Tape for holding pieces together while stitching: http://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Tape-1-4-x10-Yards/dp/B001IKEOE4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412861119&sr=8-1&keywords=wonder+tape. Don't get it on Amazon, though-- it can be had for <$3 a roll. I hope this helps someone!
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    ok-- so my statement was correct
  21. whipstitchwallets
    So say I have the 2mm tandy chisel that we say is 6spi. If I got a Euro style pricking iron that's measured in teeth/marks per inch a "7" should be pretty close to lining up. Is that right?
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    I think you're right. I'm out of the shop right now, so I can't check and I could be wrong, but I think my old 2mm (just the cheap standard black one) is about 6 spi. They have the new 3.5mm as 7spi. What the hell?
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    Joe -- I'd have to agree with you on the missing two prong. I would have liked to get a 6 and 2 prong. I may just use the old black two prong craftool chisel to go around the edges, or maybe to a circular hole with my scratch awl as a pivot point. Do you think the holes look more slit like than the cheap ones? Do you think the "fine point" 3mm lines up the exact same as the cheap 3mm? If the mm numbers equate, I also wish they had a 2mm option.
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    anyone seen or used this? it actually looks pretty nice. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/88056-632.aspx I'm considering buying; i'd appreciate any insight you might have.
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    I agree with this. I mostly use tiger thread now, but when I use twisted linen thread (as opposed to the braided tiger thread) I pierce the threade twice.
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