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  1. The only things I can think of that you'd want to watch out for is now the leather straps are attached, they'd have to be good and strong, and leather stretch. You might be able to pre-stretch the leather some to help out with that. Otherwise looks really really cool!! Be sure to show off if you decide to make one! - Bill
  2. It's always fascinating to see what happens when you combine a several different tools to make an endless variety of patterns! Well done. - Bill
  3. Wow! Glad it finally got there! Look at it this way - now the recipient not only has a fine new tool, but also a story to go with it! - Bill
  4. For coarser "sanding" you might even go to the cosmetics aisle at your local drug or grocery store and start with nail files! - Bill
  5. Most of the old ones that I've seen are sharpened on the inside, but I've seen newer ones that are not. You do need to be careful when sharpening, as that makes the point very slender and a bit fragile. But when it is sharpened, it can be used like a curved clicker knife for cutting tight curves.. - Bill
  6. Some sandpaper glued to a popsicle stick will work well for getting between the tines in most cases. - Bill
  7. A round "slip stone" works nicely for sharpening inside curves. - Bill
  8. I didn't even catch that APEX marking! I did a quick google on it and found: http://members.acmenet.net/~con12a/saw set website/plier2.htm It's not a tool that sees a lot of use these days, since modern hand-saws are meant to be more or less disposable rather than maintainable until you start getting into "boutique saws". At one time, though, they were a fairly common tool for woodworkers. It's really nice to hold onto tools like these that were in the family. I have quite a few hand tools going back as much a few generations in some cases. if you'd like to get an idea of how they are used: - Bill
  9. I believe that is a saw set. Used to put a slight outward angle on saw teeth. - Bill
  10. LOL! If it is marked "Harrison, NJ" it was made sometime after 1906ish, which is when CSO moved from Newark, NJ to Harrison. I'm not aware of any way to narrow it down further than that. - Bill
  11. Well, ya know. You've got this little tiny piece that needs to be burnished. You forgot to bring a cup of water with you. The kitchen is way over on the other side of the house. Well, things happen. - Bill
  12. A first aid kit is essential to have on hand when doing anything with sharp objects, really! Blood is not a "feature" on your leatherwork ... woodwork ... or cooking for that matter! You know when your tools are sharp enough when you cut yourself, or poke yourself with an awl, and don't even know it right away! - Bill
  13. I'll offer $0.01 for this invisible unknown model machine in an undisclosed location, you pay shipping.
  14. All that carving looks like it was a pain in the bass. But seriously, very nice!! - Bill
  15. New leather or old, it would've been criminal to let that amazing hardware go to waste!! It's great that you could breathe new life into it! - Bill
  16. Those kids are going to be the envy of every other kid they play with! - Bill
  17. I think Klingons might be code for China too.
  18. Most rolls will fit. The shaft size is more or less standard for all of these. I've only tried one bunkhouse roll, and it's just a wee bit sloppy on the shaft. I don't know if that's just the one I got or if they are all that way. - Bill
  19. I have one, and it works well. The only thing I find to be a little bit fiddly is setting up the guides to get a strap centered just where you want it. It's not terrible, just a little bit fiddly. - Bill
  20. You might also try direct from http://wickett-craig.com/.
  21. Merry Christmas everybody!
  22. If it ain't broke! - Bill
  23. I don't have a leather sewing machine, but I do hand sew and use binder clips to hold things together, such as these from Amazon. You can find them at any office supply store as well. If I am using a type of leather that is easily marked by the binder clips, I'll use popsicle sticks between the jaws and leather to spread out the clamping pressure. - Bill
  24. The only stringed instrument I could ever really manage was that 88 string guitar. Just can't get my fingers to move right on any others and arthritis has only made that worse. I have a neighbor that is a "found items" artist and has managed to find a LOT of cigar boxes, and gave me few. I gave them a light sanding inside to bring up that lovely aroma of Spanish Cedar, and covered them with leather to give as gift boxes, jewelry boxes, or valet boxes. Most were covered with lightweight chrome-tan, some with a little fancy stitching at the corners, and I tried a couple with come carved veg-tan. They're a relatively simple and quick project that makes a really nice gift. - Bill
  25. That is indeed sad news.
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