billybopp

Attach a quarter slot, some spinning wheels and sound effects to that Boss, and it won't take long for somebody to come along 'n start pulling that handle for you, and paying for the privilege. Or at least that's how it seems to work every time I take the train over to Atlantic City. Heck, if you offer a cheap buffet you could staff an entire factory. Bill

If you like the idea of a bench setter, but not Tandy's price ... Folks seem to have good luck with this less expensive alternative: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=51602&hl=%2Bgoldstar+%2Brivet#entry329128 I bought a Tandy before I saw the above, so spent more than I might have ... And wouldn't set rivets any other way unless I absolutely had to. Hope that helps Bill

Looks great Chief ... As always. I love the color, but how do you manage to get it so nice and even. I always have a bitch of a time with tan / saddle tan / british tan getting anything approaching an even finish! Bill

Grizz may well be right. I recently ran into a problem with a piece of leather when dying it. The dye was reasonably nice and even for most of the surface, except for an area that looked for all the world as though somebody had wiped something off of the leather with a rag. Which is probably exactly what happened at the store before I bought the stuff. Bill

This was more or less covered recently in another thread, although on a quick search I can't find it. (give a look, you may have better luck than I had). Somebody posted a sizing guide, however .. And I saved it ... So here 'tis, with thanks to whomever posted it originally!! Hope that helps Bill

There have been a few threads about using an arbor press for clicker dies recently. Mostly centering on 6 or 12 ton hydraulic presses from Harbor Freight and the like. They need to be modified to work as a clicker press. Some people can to that themselves. If you can't, you'd have to pay somebody to do it. Mods mostly consist of a large metal base plate with plastic atop it, and a matching metal top plate for the ram to act upon. Since these presses are hydraulic, they are not as fast as a devoted clicker, but otherwise should work OK. If you search around, you should be able to find those recent threads. Hope that helps Bill

ROFL .. They sell FRICKING IRONS. You can find a Korean Won converter here: http://coinmill.com/KRW_calculator.html Google Chrome has a translation feature, and I think some other browsers do as well. It may be helpful, but don't expect TOO much of them. Hope that helps Bill

I know a few folks that would go nuts for that. Let me know if you ever decide to sell embossing rolls. I could use one like this, and have a few other ideas ..... Bill

Thanks! I like it ... Gotta make one and try it out.

That's a big briefcase! Looks really nice, and very well made. It's a great color combination. I always wonder on bags with straps that go all the way around, did you do anything special to protect them from wear when the bag is resting on the straps? And ... Just as something fun to think about ... If you were to do one again, what would you do differently? Bill

Ian Atkinson http://www.youtube.com/user/satansbarber/videos Nigel Armitage http://www.youtube.com/user/Nordicbadger/videos Tandy Leather Factory http://www.youtube.com/user/TandyLeatherFactory/videos .. They are trying to sell you their stuff, but the techniques are mostly sound. Springfield Leather http://www.youtube.com/user/SpringfieldLeatherCo/videos ... Also trying to sell you some of their stuff, but still good info. Bruce Cheaney http://www.youtube.com/user/cheaneysaddles/videos Eugene Pik http://www.youtube.com/user/eugenepik/videos Chief31794 http://www.youtube.com/user/Chief31794/videos I tried to include a variety of styles, and folks with multiple videos in the above. There are also tons of other videos to be found on youtube and vimeo. Just search and you shall find. Do a search on Hermes bag making, or any other high end bag maker and you'll find tons of videos. Have fun! Bill

WOW! That is a great seat for a great bike. They are award winners. Bill

If you need white leather ... buy it pre-dyed white, or plan on painting. White leather dye is just about impossible to use. I found out the hard way. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=56722&hl=%2Bwhite+%2Bdye Hope that helps Bill

Oh ... And very well done. It's a nice classy look and beautifully made. Bill

I think the confusion on the hardware may be due to the color balance in the first picture. It's off toward yellow and hence makes the hardware look more like brass than chrome/nickel. Bill

Well done, Chief! Thank you. Bill

Leatherworking is much like any other talent. Some people have such talent that they need little work to achieve greatness. Others achieve greatness, but with much more practice and work. Persistence is key. Most of us fall somewhere in that second group. Keep at it and you'll do well!! Bill

Yup. Wine bottle holder. And I like it!

That could be a problem. After all, nobody likes skunk weed!!

That's a whole lot o' sewing machines in a compact space!! Well done.

Assuming that you have a picture on your computer, click "more reply options". It will bring up an expanded version of the text box and an attach files button at the bottom. That will bring up a dialog box that lets you choose the picture to upload. Alternately, if you find a picture on the boot maker's website, or some other, you can place a link by clicking the link tool in the toolbar above the reply textbox. You just copy the web address and then paste it into the URL box that comes up. "Add reply" then posts your message. Hope that helps! Bill

I think I understand what you mean by feathering ... Something like you'd get with pinking shears? A picture of your boots would help others understand what you're looking for. Bill

That's some kind o' PINK .. It's blinding. LOL. I hope that if you decide to restore it you find some way to duplicate the decal for it. That's just cool!! Bill

I'm jealous!

I have a few strips of ~3/8" x3/8" wood with scrap leather strips and some moderately heavy spring clamps. Bill