BevJones

Just call Cobra Steve, he will help you. Their service is top notch!

When I spoke with John and Matt, I thought they said they would not be at the Sheridan show, they only do Wickenburg...

All items sold. Thanks everyone. Hope you enjoy the tools.

Here is an update as to what is still available on 11/4/12 TANDY Craftool Saddlemaker’s Groover 8069-00 6.25 Lacing and Stitching Pony 3132-00 9.00 Craftool French Edge Skiving tool 88080-00 4.50 Al Stohlman Swivel Knife 35049-00 30.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” angle 35051-02 9.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” fine angle 35051-04 9.00 - new Craftool Rivet Setter 8100-00 1.00 Sewing Awl 2.00

Well that a clever idea. Would it work better to slip it in from the top rather than the bottom?

Hi all, Just got my rein rounder down and want to do a rolled bridle. Anyone got approximate measurments on the width of the strap and sewing line for finished diameter size. I know they are approximate as it depends on oz of leather used and how much you thin it where you roll it, but just wanted a ball park on where to start. If not, I guess it is time to play with scraps and experiment...

Frankly, I like oil tan, its easy to clean and holds up well. I don't know much about tanned horse hide.

I have bought their best Hermann Oak sides and shoulders, I always ask for very clean, and that has been what I have received. I am very happy with Springfield leather.

Hi, Anyone know where I can buy a 2 1/2" round end strap punch? I also need a heel shave for doing saddle seats.... Appreciate any help. Bev

Here is an update as to what is still available on 10/9/12 TANDY Craftool 4 –in-1 Awl set 3209-00 12.00 Craftool Saddlemaker’s Groover 8069-00 6.25 Lacing and Stitching Pony 3132-00 9.00 Safety Beveler 3001-00 1.00 Craftool French Edge Skiving tool 88080-00 4.50 - may be sold? Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 2 8077-02 5.00 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 3 8077-03 5.00 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 4 8077-04 5.00 Al Stohlman Swivel Knife 35049-00 30.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” angle 35051-02 9.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” fine angle 35051-04 9.00 - new Stamp - CRS-3-cross- 1.00 Craftool Rivet Setter 8100-00 1.00 Sewing Awl 2.00 WEAVER CS Osborne Edgers: #125 size 1 15.00 #133 size 2 18.00

Ohio Travel Bag carries some, they have a 3/4" length on pg 21 of their catalog

Here is an update as to what is still available. So far there have been many requests and I took them in the order they came in on to be fair. TANDY Craftool 4 –in-1 Awl set 3209-00 12.00 Craftool Saddlemaker’s Groover 8069-00 6.25 Craftool Adjustable Groover 8074-00 5.00 Lacing and Stitching Pony 3132-00 9.00 Al Stohlman Large Round Knife 35014-00 25.00 - new Safety Beveler 3001-00 1.00 Craftool French Edge Skiving tool 88080-00 4.50 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 2 8077-02 5.00 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 3 8077-03 5.00 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 4 8077-04 5.00 Al Stohlman Swivel Knife 35049-00 30.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” angle 35051-02 9.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” fine angle 35051-04 9.00 - new Stamps: 1.00 ea. unless otherwise noted · A103 – Seeder · A104-background · X514S-basket weave · B200-beveler · C770-camouflage · V407-veiner · U855-mule foot · U853-mule foot · U851-mule foot · CRS-3-cross Craftool Rivet Setter 8100-00 1.00 Sewing Awl 2.00 WEAVER CS Osborne Edgers: #125 size 1 15.00 #133 size 2 18.00

Both Y-Knot lace bevelers are sold.

This is your opportunity to pick up new or rarely used and like new tools at a great price. I started out with less expensive tools until I knew I was going to stay with it and upgraded to high end tools. If your a newbie, you can get them at a great price. I listed the catalog numbers so you can look them up or let me know what you are interested in and I can send you pics via email. TANDY Craftool Rawhide Mallet – 2.00 Craftool 4 –in-1 Awl set 3209-00 12.00 Craftool Saddlemaker’s Groover 8069-00 6.25 Craftool Adjustable Groover 8074-00 5.00 Lacing and Stitching Pony 3132-00 9.00 4 Prong Diamond 8067 2.00 Al Stohlman Large Round Knife 35014-00 25.00 - new Safety Beveler 3001-00 1.00 Craftool Strip & Strap Cutter 3080-00 7.00 Adjustable V Gouge 8082-00 9.00 Craftool French Edge Skiving tool 88080-00 4.50 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 2 8077-02 5.00 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 3 8077-03 5.00 Craftool Keen Edge Bevelers – Old #126, size 4 8077-04 5.00 Al Stohlman Swivel Knife 35049-00 30.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” angle 35051-02 9.00 - new Al Stohlman Swivel Knife Blades-1/4” fine angle 35051-04 9.00 - new Stamps: 1.00 ea. unless otherwise noted · A103 – Seeder · A104-background · X514S-basket weave · B200-beveler · C770-camouflage · V407-veiner · U855-mule foot · U853-mule foot · U851-mule foot · BW2-barbwire, lg · BW1-barbwire, lg straight · BW3-barbwire, lg corner · BW2-2-barbwire,sm · BW1-2-barbwire,sm straight · BW3-2-barbwire,sm corner · CRS-3-cross · 69016-00-1/8” Rope Border Set 10.00 Plastic Tool Rack 8123-00 1.00 Craftool Rivet Setter 8100-00 1.00 Sewing Awl 2.00 WEAVER CS Osborne Edgers: #125 size 1 15.00 #133 size 2 18.00 CS Osborne Strap Punches: · #0150 English Point – · 3/8” 15.00 · ½” 15.00 · 5/8” 15.00 · ¾” 15.00 #150 Rounded end – · ½”16.00 · 5/8” 16.00 · ¾”17.00 #151 Bag or Oblong: · ½” 12.00 · 5/8” 12.00 CS Osborne Sharp Point Knife CSO79 3.00 Don Carlos Knives –Trimming, 9-3/4” overall 67-4210 17.00 - new Y-KNOT LACE Precision Lace Beveler – Small 70.00 new will sell for 35.00 - SOLD Precision Lace Beveler – Large 90.00 new will sell for 45.00 - SOLD

I have had the very lovely experience of repairing them with those nails as well. What fun. Hope you know I am being a tad sarcastic. I also made saddlebags to match one and had to make one side quite a bit different as the back of the cantle was off. Customers think they have a high end saddle and after working on a few, I am not impressed.

I am posting as I had a few people email me asking about this as they too had saddles made by John Paul. Well, I had a pleasant surprise today. A gentleman had seen this post and called me. He had the pleasure of working with John Paul in the late 1960' early 1970's. He was 18 at the time and he thought John Paul was in his mid to late 80's at that time. He said he was a custom saddlemaker in Rockford, IL and his shop was attached to his house, located somewhere north of Auburn Street and about 40 blocks from a factory (I didn't catch the name). Said he was a wonderful kind and helpful man that built beautiful saddles. I guess John Paul would have been around 40 when he built my friends saddle in 1924. He built them well as it is now about 88 years old. I now have a little more to go by...Thank you for the info Mr Russell...you made my day.

Beautiful job! I really like the design.

Why not make both and make the strap detachable, then she has the option of shoulder strap, short strap or no strap. Straps are cheap to make but the added versatility makes it more marketable.

Got my copy of the journal last week. Loved the cover. I will have to send for your book. Are you teaching any classes at the 2013 Sheridan show? Would love to take one from you.

Holy Cow! I just fell off my chair. Hope I am as talented as you some day. Beautiful work and you are not a leather worker....you are an artist that works with leather!

You are off to a great start. Real nice work. Only suggestion I have that a saddlemaker gave me at the Sheridan show last May was to wet both sides of your stitching. Then take the edge of a glass slicker and run it over the stitching. It closes the holes and flattens the stitching and gives it a beautiful finished look. It works really well and has improved the look of my work. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more.

Thanks everyone. My next one will be for a 1911. Going to do two textures of leather. Picked up some beaver tails from Sheridan Leather Outfitters so it should be fun.

Hi all. Had a customer ask me to make a holster for his Taurus Raging Bull 454 Casull with an 8.5 inch barrell. Tried to talk him into a crossdraw shoulder guide type holster as this thing is a small cannon. Still insisted on a holster for his belt. I made it like a buscadaro with the back (is this called an apron?) so when he gets tired of his britches falling around his ankles and consents to a shoulder holster... I have some leather to attach to. I think its just a show piece anyway.....

Airbrush is best for large pieces, otherwise I like Fiebings oil dyes and use a trimmed pad of sheeps wool. I alsways get streaks and blotches when I use daubers.

Do not line with a dyed split suede, they can sometimes bleed as well. You may want to line with a 1.5 - 2 oz veg tan or pigskin.