billybopp

The white dye and thread really make for no contrast at all with the white background. You might want to watch out for that. Bill

That looks really awesome! Your daughter is a lucky girl. Bill

I have one of the Tandy ceramic beaders, ... both legs equal and sharp .. and have to say that I really like it. It does not see a LOT of use, but for certain things it's great .. .particularly putting a border around things such as names, etc. Here's one example ... (albeit, upside down) Bill

I can't quite decide whether it looks as if the hands on the book are sewing the card holder, or whether the gator is just attacking the hands! Either way, it looks great! Bill

Pretty sure Ned Flanders has 'em at the Leftorium over at the Springfield Mall. *GRIN* Bill

That looks great! Love the color combo too. Bill

Not getting enough saddle time on horses, Thor? That does look pretty comfy.

I always like to have something with a back on it. Invariably you find yourself bent over working on something for awhile and stress your back. It's really convenient to be able to lean back a little now and then without falling onto the floor. (I reserve falling off of barstools for bars). Bill

Matt ... Any chance you could work a deal with Giardini to send you sampler kits as part of your regular orders with them? It would probably be a minimal addition to your shipping costs .. and NA customers would see far less shipping expense ! .. Even if you charge a small handling fee, it would likely be a good deal for us, and a good sales tool for you. Just a thought. Bill

Looks good. Is that just a thumbprint, struck pretty hard, for the border? Bill

One o' those turkey notebook covers would be totally perfect for anybody trying to read my turkey-scratch handwriting! I love the tracks inside. Beautiful work on both of them, Bob!

Somebody outta invent a stand that will hold multiple machines 'n let you rotate them so that the one you want to use is on top, the others down and out of the way. Bill

I have a set of embossing wheels that I use for trim around some items. They do a nice job. Bill

I use 90% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) if needed, and then follow that with running water and brush cleaner http://www.amazon.com/General-Pencil-Company-Masters-Preserver/dp/B0009RRT9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443110240&sr=8-1&keywords=artist+brush+cleaner Bill

I'm lovin' these videos, Uwe! I only have a couple of home sewing machines for now and sew everything but thin garment leather by hand. Nevertheless, one o' these days I will have a good leather machine, and now know a lot more about what is going on(for when the time comes). It's just plain fascinating to watch 'n learn!! Bill.

Good job, Rohn! Most holsters are sewn, and it's nice to see braided for a change. Bill

Did you know ... You can ignore all signatures, or just ones posted by a particular user? Put your mouse just beneath a post, at the top right corner of the signature, and an X will appear. Click on it, and it gives you the options to ignore. Bill

White dye is pretty much useless. It's impossible to get good coverage with it. White acrylic leather paint is the way to go. Bill

Now I know why I can never manage to get one when I'm lookin' for 'em on ebay Oldtoolsniper. You bought 'em all!! Bill

I don't have any problem with leather pieces blowing around when airbrushing, but then I'm not working with very small pieces. When painting plastic model kits, however, there are frequently some very small pieces. You just have to get creative with them. A loop of masking tape can work, as can adhesive putty like used for posters (although that may stain leather), sticks shoved into a cardboard box, with a bit of glue on the tip can work to give nearly all around coverage. (take out chinese chopsticks are just about perfect for that). Hope that helps Bill

Thanks Don! That's a really great addition to the arbor. I see how it works now, and really like the drill attachment too. Very clever! Bill

I like it Tallbald. I've been using an arbor press for some of my stamping, but haven't yet modified it with a fence or drilled ram... Mostly using it for lettering stamps so far, but I'll modify it for further use soon! I'm really curious about how you rigged the return spring. I think I understand what you did there, but a picture is worth a thousand words, so, could I persuade you to show us?? Thanks! Bill

Dang, Studio-N ... Don't show those glasses to the hipsters in yer neighborhood. They'll have to have a pair! I use head worn magnifiers at times, but also find a lighted free-standing magnifier pretty useful as well( http://www.amazon.com/Carson-DeskBrite-Illuminated-Magnifier-LM-20/dp/B003EW1ZNC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441696283&sr=8-2&keywords=hobby+magnifier ) Bill

The Seiwa are diamond shaped, straight sided, and available in three sizes. At $15 -17.50 a piece, most can afford all three. I find that size 1 and 2 are the ones I mostly use. Here's a picture including the Tandy crap awl that I started with, the three Seiwas, and another that is, I think, Osborne.

That's a slick solution to a hairy problem! Bill