Hilly

For those of you that do hair on inlays, what is your method for getting good results?

No experience with plough gauges, but those string makers really like to bite, don't they? Mine bit me in the back of the arm a few weeks ago. Had to butterfly the cut to close it (Shoud've gotten stitches). Funny thing is, I never even felt it cut. I figured it out when I felt the blood running down my arm and dripping off my hand. At least I didn't wreck any leather this time!

Thanks, neighbor!

I'm gonna ask you one more time! Who are you, and what have you done with Josh???!!! Josh, the progress you've made since coming here is unbelievable! You are doing some seriously NICE work! Hilly

Very nice looking sheath. Very clean looking. Can you tell me what the knife is used for?

Here is a topic that might interest you. Scroll down to the 4th post, and check out the word document. FYI: Saddle soap contains glycerin.

Great Job! Must be like riding a bike - you never forget how. Love the color! Reminds me of something you'd see on Star Trek.

Hi Julie. Welcome to LW. So you polish stones? I used to do that back in my last life. It was a lot of fun. I have seen some beautiful jewelry from stones and leather on this forum. One had a sizeable chunk of turquois in it, and a finely braided thong. Might be something you'd like. Maybe someone else can remember who posted it? Anyway, enjoy your stay. There's so many great people here, willing to share what they know, so don't be afraid to ask questions.

Fresh water, huh? Okay, how about an old boot, or a tin can with the lid cut all jagged with a sign that says "worms"? How about a log on the bottom with a lure stuck in it? These are all things that I have caught on a hook at one time or another. How about an anchor on the bottom? My brother-in-law used to have a really big, really mean Oscar (I belive a member of the ciclid family?), and I swore there'd be fingers laying on the bottom of the tank if someone were to put their hands in there.

Okay, so this has really been working on me. I really hate it when my computer is sick. My best guess is that the Windows Updater did not download all the files needed to make IE8 work properly, or one of the files may have been corrupt or something. I used Mozilla to manually download IE8, and then installed it myself. It works flawlessly. My password manager recognises all the pages, and I'm happy again. So if anybody has the same problem with IE8 through Windows Updates, try doing a manual download and install and see if it helps.

I like your belt, too. How about some starfish or a hunk of coral? Some weeds? Maybe a diver? How about a clownfish inside an anemone?

Hi Tina. Just wondering if you skived the edges on your spine and covers before stitching together?

Wow, Tina. You're showing your dark side again. I like it! How is it to work with snake skin? I have a rattlesnake skin I've been meaning to use.

The main reason I really need IE to work is because my password manager only fills in passwords in IE, not in other browsers. I can't log in to my credit card accounts to check balances or pay bills online without the passwords (which I have neglected to write down). Guess that'll teach me to trust my computer to not go to heck. So.... if anyone has a suggestion, I'm all ears!

I downloaded a windows update to update my browser from IE7 to IE8. What a mistake! It was supposed to "speed up my browsing experience", but had the opposite effect! Everything ran really slow, and my computer just sat and spun it's wheels. I did a system restore, and now I can't get online using Internet Explorer at all (I'm currently using Google Chrome, which I don't like). The IE browser begins to open, and then it just closes itself. After the system restore, I attempted to open the browser, and Windows noticed a change to Internet Explorer, and asked if I should allow access. I chose to deny access for that time only, but did NOT tick the box that says "remember my decision" or something to that affect. What did I do to my computer? I really don't like Google Chrome or Mozilla.

I'll bet that with our economy going to custard, your Tandy manager would rather replace your tool than to have you start shopping elsewhere... Just a guess, of course. Never hurts to ask. Also, Tandy would just send the tool back to C.S.Osborne, and get a refund (I'm guessing it was an Osborne awl). Being the co-owner of a business myself, I know that a little good will goes a long way for return customers.

If you bought that awl from Tandy, then call them up and tell them what happened. They will replace it for free. Happened to me too, on my first awl, and I had no problem getting it replaced. Call Clay Miller in the Rapid City, South Dakota store. He is a pleasure to do business with.

Well, if you consider good old Elmers glue to be PVA, I've had a bottle for years and years, and it still sticks stuff together. Sometimes I wonder if the manufacturer says it has a shelf life just to make you buy more?

Says it dries "translucent", not clear. Copied and pasted from Amazon website: http://' target="_blank"> Technical Details WHITE Wood Glue-Gallon Provides a translucent glue line Offers excellent sandablility Unaffected by finishes Non-toxic and cleans up with water

I leave the thread spools right inside the plastic they come in. Put a small hole in the top for the thread to come out of and just plunk it right on the thread stand. No extra work to cover the thread!

Congratulations on the upcoming arrival! As for the other "thing", I've heard bags of frozen peas or corn can be a man's best friend!

Right. In the year 2525, If man is still alive, If Hide Crafter can survive...

Isn't woodworker's glue the same kind of glue?

I'm not Larry, but I must say that the customer service is the absolute BEST! It takes about 10 -20 minutes to put together. All you do is attach the wheels to the stand, drop in the machine head, and hook up the belts and a couple of chains for the pedals, attach the tread stand and light, attach the winder, plug it in, and you're good to go! You will need 2 strong guys to do this, as the machine head is very heavy! Also, if you prefer to sit while you sew instead of standing, you will need 2 strong guys to lower the stand for you. The weight of the machine and stand is about 325 pounds. It rolls around very easily on the wheels, or stays put when you lock the wheels. It is very quiet. None of the constant humming of a clutch type motor! I got one a couple of weeks ago, and love it.

Mmmmmm. Those look delishious!