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Check at Harbor Freight Tools. Just saw them there for $2.99 for a package of 36. Here is a link to the site. http://www.harborfre...lt?q=acid+brush They also have brick-and-mortar stores. If they're near enough you might save shipping.

Another very good source of info on aribrushing is at http://www.airbrushtech.info/AIRBRUSH/forum/index.php There is a section for Airbrushing Textile and Leather. Lots of good people willing to help with answers.

Nice job! I like pancake style sheaths/holsters. I have been working on a similar one for myself, hope it looks as good as yours. I plan to post a photo when finished.

That was my thought too! Very . Welcome.

Simply beautiful!

That is a beautiful sheath. Great work!

Beautiful work. I especially like the color.

I really like that strap. Great job!

Not all airbrush compressors run quietly. Most any compressor will power an airbrush since the operating pressures are so low (usually less than 30psi and often less than 20psi). Large compressors can run an airbrush for a while before they need to recharge the tank, so the noise is not constant. Also, larger compressors with large tanks can be plumbed remotely, if you have the space. One suggestion is to place the pressure regulator as close to the airbrush as is practical for the greatest control. I have mine at the union between the airbrush hose and the compressor line (on larger spray guns I place the regulator right on the inlet for the gun). This helps to ensure that the pressure at the airbrush is what you set and allows for pressure loss is the line between the compressor and the tool. If you choose to use a moisture trap, it will be most effective if placed far enough down-line from the compressor to allow any moisture in the line to cool and condense. I hope this helps.

You might take a look through these pages. www.carvingpatterns.com/dragons.htm www.carvingpatterns.com/asian-dragons.htm

Well, the shoe polish worked great. Our son grabbed his jacket and did a double take. He had to look fairly close to see the repair. Thanks again.

There is a site for wood carving patterns designed by Lora Irish called 'Classic Carving Patterns' (www.carvingpatterns.com). Lora has developed many patterns of many different things including dragons (Asian and Western). They must be purchased, but under the purchase agreement the patterns may be used and products sold as long as the patterns themselves are not sold (I hope that makes sense -- the terms of use are listed near the bottom of each web page). The site is a great resource and is worth checking out for anyone in need of a variety of patterns.

I see what you are thinking of now. You might check with suppliers for electronics repair and construction. Places like Radio Shack or Jameco (online) sell the circuit board material, though I am not sure of the sizes available or the prices. It has been a while since I looked for electronic parts.

It is tough to not smear pencil marks on tracing paper. I usually use a white rubber (Magic Rub from Sanford is one) eraser or an artists kneaded eraser. The kneaded eraser actually picks up the graphite, so smears less. Plus, the act kneading it can be therapeutic.

You may be thinking of Masonite (aka hardboard). It is the stuff that pegboard is made from and is normally 1/8 or 1/4 inch thick and typically sold in 4x8 ft sheets. It should be available at most any home center (like Lowe's or Home Depot) or lumberyard.

Just a thought from a different perspective. Woodcarvers frequently use artists oil colors to tint oil finishes for carvings (usually boiled linseed oil). I have not tried this for leather applications, and I do not know how well it will mix with neatsfoot oil. I cannot speak from experience. Just thought that I would throw the idea out there. Maybe someone has tried this before and will have comments.

Thanks for the info craftsman827. The shoe polish appears to have worked. Still a couple of scars, but the color matches so they are less noticeable. forty

Randy, are you looking for the old free Tandy Instruction sheet? forty p.s. Check your yahoo email. I have sent you a pdf of the sheet. Hope it helps.

I have found that when you click on the member's name (at the left side of a post) you get a drop down box. One of the options is "Find Member's Posts." That takes you to the posts. It works for your own posts as well as for other members. Looks like Johanna beat me to the answer.

Thanks Johanna, I will have to give shoe polish a try. ( disclaimer noted )

I could use some advice on the best way to hide/repair a scuff on garment leather. My stepson tripped and scuffed the leather sleeve of his varsity jacket on a curb. The leather is black, but it does not seem to be a true black (may just be the finish). Any ideas about a method to hide or repair this scar would really be appreciated (and make my wife happier). Here is a photo of the scuff. Thanks.

That's cool.

Beautiful! I have always liked the effect of antiquing. I think that I will try that finish on a project.

That is a beautiful saddle. The work displayed on this site is truly impressive.