Wild Bill46

Yeah Bob; ____________________________ Know exactly what you mean in saying hard to maneuver as you age, and the music, lights, the coffee, heat just a few steps away. Added to that you could even do these things without dressing if you so desired ! Sorry for the intrusion on your thread, TBoyce . ---------------------------- Wild Bill46

Rohn -------------------------------- Nice carving /tooling, your lacing is very even and looks great ! Nice work Congratulations ! ----------- Wild Bill46

In an admittedly clumsy attempt to help you, maybe you could use Bob's idea with wool felt, In a fashon simular to using a patch, in gun barrel cleaning ? Just a thought, maybe it'll help ? ---------------------- Wild Bill46

Boyce ----------------------------------------------------------------- I'm afraid, I'll be short on advise for you. You see, I'm like some of the others with quit a small work station. I have plans to move into the spare bedroom for my work area, but, I'm still waiting to find time to build a custom bench to fit that small spare bedroom, and for my lil lady to clear ahm or /sort her clutter there. These accomplished , although still small, its bigger than the tiny desk I'm now using in the computer area. ---- Wild Bill46.

Chris ------------------------------------------- What I do in this situation is; complete the shapeing, carving, punching/holes, etc. Use something small, round to dye holes/slits, Then dye all the rest at once, In this manor it excepts the color all at the same rate ! Hope im not confusing you ? and that this might help ! -------------------------------- Wild Bill46

Thanx Again, Bob -------------------- Wild Bill46

Chrissharpe ------------------------------------------------------- This is an Ultimately beautiful sheath for a first time effort. The only difference I see is; You say you used a diamond punch ? As I do ! Maybe we both need to train ourselves better in the art of useing the awl as Dwight suggests ? Good workmanship . Congratulations ! ---------------- Wild Bill46 Thanx Dwight

Itch Im exactly as mentioned by others, in finding cotton swabs to be almost utolerable to use, Too, as others have mentioned, sometimes find myself using Tandys Aluminum applicator, But have found it to to be cumsy at best, but, still somewhat better than most other applicators. Now THANX to Bob I'll give his version a try , it seems to be a better idea than any of the others. Thanx Bob ! and Good luck Itch ! ------------------- Wild Bill46

Chain Yes, Dwight is giving you good advise, Making a homemade Pony/Horse is a relitively easy job and very benificial. And yes I do a portion of my lacing with-out my horse, but usually use it for stitching/saddle stitching. ------------ Wild Bill46

Chain; Leatherworking has a calming effect on many folks, maybe your one of then, keep at it, you'll see ! but, crazy, you got me there man ? ----------- Wild Bill46

Yeah Corey, Monica is right ! Once your past the ooh's an aawh's, and the need for this tool or that. you'll see; an almost calm concentration, and satisfaction too, Then you can set about real ctaftsmanship ! In the meanwhile try to Relax and Enjoy your newness to leather. Its really a super great medium ! -------- Wild Bill46

Grey Drakkon Im on board with the pony . Personally I like wolves too, but you did a great job with the pony. Congratulations ! ---------- Wild Bill46

RK ---------------------------------- Welcome to the best Leather forum anywhere, were all here to help, So you may hear from several like minded leather workers. Were from all walks in life, from places from all over the world ! I'm next door in Ga, too. -------- Wild Bill46

4 knights I too love the graceful spine and overall design of this cover. nice looking work , thanx for sharing ! ---------- Wild Bill46

All three holsters look really nice to me ! ----------------------------------------- Wild Bill46

Guitar Leather --------------------------------------------------- I think this belt is simply beautiful myself man . and as my wife walked by , she had an Iris fit over its beauty, Well done, Congratulations ! ---------------------------------------- Wild Bill46

Hi Corey , --------------- I'm in Georgia, We are a deversified leather group to be sure, here at LWN but Leather is what we all are interested in ! As Big Orange mentioned were here to help one another, where do your leather interests lye ?. Coasters are as good place to start as any. Best of luck ----------------------- Wild Bill46

Robb, Thanx for posting this problem, I too learned from River, This is very nice discovery for me, I guess I'll be chucking up soon. Thanx Man ! --- Wild Bill46

Sounds like, Dwight has given you real good advise ! Learn each step well, as leatherworking is a progression of steps. As you progress it will all come into better focus. However, you can do several steps at once, but, not all will be on an even keel. Hope we haven't discouraged you ? Your idea of just a plain holster to begin with is a good idea ! Good luck to you --------------- Wild Bill46

lijadoradebanda ---------------------------------------- This sheath looks quite nice, and the knife looks quite unique , --------------- Wild Bill46

Honzyzek ---------------------------------------------- This is quite nicely done, I like the tooling alot ! craftsmanship all the way ! Nice work Congratulations ! ------------------- Wild Bill46

Capster --------------------------------------------- I like the uniqueness of your mark as well, and I admit, I Am still without too. ! Thanx for sharing. ---------------- Wild Bill46

Stewart ------------------------------- You have a nice looking collection indeed ! Nice work, Congratulations --------------------- Wild Bill46

Cheif ------------------------------------------ Again, your leading the way ! These projects are great ! ------------------------ Wild Bill46

I like this briefcase too ! I guess I need to experience one for myself, Nice work ! --------------------- Wild Bill46