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Can I get some of you to tell what your preference is for wallet linings? Type and weight?

Im pretty much coming to the realization that you cant buy pre made leather welting, Im hoping I can get some helpful hints on making my own, for instance best material to use, where to get the cord, or whatever its called thats inside of it, and also has anyone attempted this without a sewing machine? Any help would be appreciated. Rick

What I do is Neetsfoot oil, dry, neatlac, dry, sheridan antique paste, dry, neatlac, dry

thanks guys and gals, kinda happy with the way it came out myself

Was wondering if anyone had a rifle ssling pattern theyd be willing to share

My first attempt at a guitar strap, a request for a fathers day present, the lady said it would eventually be passed down from father to son, thats why the two koi and the kanji for father & son. Thanks Kate for the pattern. Still got a little stitching to do on the pointed end

Ray, search rattlesnake skin on ebay theres a couple of guys on there that sell regularly, pieces and whole skins, very nicely tanned and fresh.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/EtgarLeather-E...634Q2ec0Q2em322

Hey Badger, if you search on Ebay theres a guy in Israel that sells ostrich, Ive bought leg skins from him from $9.95 - $14.95 depending on grade, pretty decent on shipping too I think it was like $3.50

Thats exactly what Ive been doing

Another Bull shoulder with tooled inlay

Rawhide, can you telll me what the difference is between right and left hand twist, obviously I know the difference, but application wise? And the same with cord count, can you break down the applications for the different cord counts. Rick

Thanks guys, and Duane thats why I try to keep the braiding low on the sides, for that very reason, good eye. Rick

Finished... And the back..

http://www.charleshardtke.com/index.php Max, get in touch with them, they have more variety then the website shows, ask for Peter, and ask for some samples of whats availabble

Thanks Ken, I'm gonna try an finish it up tomorrow. I'll definately post pics

Thanks Kate, you know bikers and skulls, I know what you mean about the texture of the bull shoulder, I love this stuff, so far Ive gotten 4 different colors from Charles Hardke and each one was totally different, not just the color but the texture, grain and feel of each type was unique. I dont know if youve dealt with him but if you contact him he'll send you a bunch of swatches of each type they offer, I think it's like 10 or 12. Once you get em you'll be tempted to order one of each. So far Ive used them for seats and fork bags for bikes, and accent pieces on holsters, but I want to try em on wallets and some other things. Theres a couple of them, the black and a couple of the browns that look identical to elephant.

Thanks Curt, to be honest the bull shoulder has alot to do with the stitching looking good, no need for a stitch groove, thats what Ive always had the biggest problem with, getting the holes to come out in the groove on the backside, when the backside it shown, but the bull shoulder being flexible tends to great its own "groove" and make the stitches lay down nicely when pulled snug.

Thanks Guys, Max I get my shoulders from Charles Hardke, pretty reasonable right around $6.00 square foot and a real nice selection of colors and textures, and yes I really do like working with them, not to mention the look and feel.

Couldnt even wait to finish this before showing, for the first time I'm kinda proud of my handstitching. Tooled Inlay with double row of stitching on shrunken Bull shoulder. Is it just me or is this looking decent? Meant to post a close up. Its a miracle what you can do with a Bob Douglas Awl and a new pair of glasses

Thanks Kate, I can figure it out with that. Rick

I must be doing something wrrong, I cant get it to print actual size

Thanks Kate, can you give me an idea on the measurements? I appreciate the help

Got a requet for a guitar strap and was wondering if anyone had a pattern to share. Rick

I do know my Barry King blades will not fit in my Stohlman Knives