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Thanks Tom, that is sort of the idea I had but I wasn't sure if it would work. Should I do this before or after dying?
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Hello, I bought this pattern from Tandy, have it cut out, but, I assume the front piece needs to be wet formed. Stapling the piece down including the stitch lines doesn't seem right. What is the best way to do this. Link to a picture of the pouch; Thanks Tony
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Thanks bikermutt, I have seen his knives and will most likely buy 1 or 2. I'm looking for a cheaper way. I found a guy that makes clicker blades that fit Tandys, SLC, CS Osborne and probably other bodies. I haven't decided if putting a $25 blade in a $2 body is worth it in the long run. I may just bite the bullet and buy 2 quality knives and call it a day.
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Hello, Does anyone know of a custom blade/knife maker that makes a quality replacement blade for a clicker knife? Thanks Tony
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pre '63 craftool made them also. The numbers are 103 and 103 1/2 (I think the # are correct) They can be found on ebay but many was too much for them.
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AB'ing and dyes works great! I have tried applying neatsfoot, let dry 24hrs. then spray saddle brown, it comes out great. Nice even color, nothing like using a swab and it saves dye. Set your spray pattern on a piece of paper before spraying the leather. Try laying the leather flat and propped up against something until u find what suits you best. Look on utube, there are some videos that spray dyes on leather. Good luck Tony
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OK, but I tried the cheaps airbrushes (AB) and didn't like what I got. I have 2 now, a Iwata side feed and Badger side feed both between $90-100 ea. The results were much better especially with the iwata. It handles anything from dyes to finishes with ease. I also found if I want a light brown color using a dauber was difficult, with the AB it's easy and so is doing a sunburst. Just practice on scrap first. If the results with the HF are so,so then I would upgrade either bying new or used on ebay. If the HF AB spits globs, thin it, if that doesn't help change pressure settings. DON'T buy an AB compressor w/o a tank, you won't like it, instead start off with a 20gal tank if you have a compressor in your garage. I have a California Air tools quiet compressor that I'm happy with and I use it in the house.
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I don't see why not. Try thinning by 25%, if it spits then try 50%. If it's thin enough anything should spray thru an airbrush. You may have to experiment with pressure also.
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I found it, thanks Chief.
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Don't u have a video on doing that type of braid? It looks perfect to me, I have not yet tried to braid but it's in my plans. Tony
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I think I figure out how you do this. Is this a full saddle stitch or half, or you use only 1 needle? That is how it looks to me.
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when I stitch each thread touches the one before, yours don't, almost like each stitch is separate.
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the bottom is spaced farther than the top? Both look very good to me.
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make a video if possible.
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paint or dye? -
I think the difference between yours and my stitching is I use a larger thread and mine looks crowded. I use .030 or .035, your .6mm is .023. That alone will make a difference. Thanks for the pictures, they helped me more than anything. Tony -
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Is this a stamp or a pattern then tooled? I have a few FireFighter stamps and have not found an 'easy' way to add color without tedious small brush work. I have a few airbrush templates for the maltese I am trying to perfect that has flames, slow going as I'm not an artist. -
how many SPI do u normally use for belts? UR stitching look really good compared to mine.
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found some on ebay. search for 'ball post'. -
I sure will, thanks.
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what are the rings called and where do u buy them? I could use some of those.