bikermutt07

I'm never disappointed when I come looking at other people's work. Man, that is nice.

That is awesome.

I think you did a bang up job on it. It's only 40,000 times better than an Uncle Mike's.

It looks fabulous.

A router table could probably work.

Sadly, the Tandy tale is as far as I have gotten. I finally figured out what would work with the craftool pro awl and co link 4 mm stitching chisels. Those two seem to go together well. I can't tell you the needle and thread size because Tandy doesn't really advertise the size unless it's for a machine???? Here is an example of the tools and thread mentioned above. If you're in the states I would suggest calling Springfield Leather Company and talking to Rusty or Kevin. In the UK, I don't know, sorry.

The pony is helpful, but not mandatory. To help with awl and needle pokes use a wine cork to back up your pushing. As far as needle sets and thread. I wouldn't go to Tandy. Their sizing system doesn't jive with anything even within their own system. The stitching chisel, needle, awl, and thread combination can just be overwhelming to figure out. All my threads, needles and awl have come from Tandy. It took several extra wasted purchases to work it all out. Including their 2.7 mm stitching chisel s that are too small for anything that I can think to make. That was an expensive mistake. I wish I had a comprehensive list of these items and what works well together and what doesn't. But I don't. Sorry for that. In the real world starting out just get the items and make something. This is more important down the road. After you see everyone's awesome stitch jobs and wonder why mine doesn't look like that? That's when it's time to figure out those things.

Welcome to the forum, J.

Great job. I'd be glad to carry that through the woods.

I haven't tried the dremel versions of the pro edge. I bought the one for an electric motor. And yes if you have a friend with a lathe then turning your own makes plenty of sense. I have been a carpenter for over 20 years and have never had access to a lathe or drill press. I guess I'm a field man not a shop man. So, I went with the pro edge couldn't justify price or space for a lathe). It is very nicely made. As far as co link goes..... I have their stitching chisels and am pretty happy with those.

Just a plug. Pro edge burnishers makes burnishers for dremels.

You can start out really cheaply in the beginning. Straight edge, razor knife, awl, contact cement, sand paper, wing divider, neeedles, thread, wood or bone slicker, edge beveler, dye, and some edge finishing component (gum trag, wax, or even spit). Most of these tools you probably already have lying around the house. Do a few small projects and see what tools you need next. I didn't add carving tools to the list because you can make durable long lasting products without them. Good luck and have fun.

Amazon has those cams for 7 Or 8 bucks. Well, not crafted out of cherry wood, but cams none the less. Excellent job on the pony and the porse.

Just curious. Were they both from the same piece of leather?

I use house hold sponges cut into 1x3 squares. Also, consider applying it across, vertical, and then diagonal. Daubers are only good for small items. Good luck.

Yes, really nice tooling and man those colors are great. What paints are you using? Welcome to the forum.

I think it looks great. If you used a dauber, it's really hard to get an even finish on the larger items. The dauber picks up so much dye and then releases most of it with initial contact to the leather. I use cheap house hold sponges cut into 1x3 squares. Also, the leather from Tandy can really be hit or miss at accepting dye. I have some thin Tandy leather that looks terrible when I don't use full strength dye. Even then I have to apply it in three different directions to get it even. Welcome to the forum.

Nice job. If it were me......... I would put a long index finger hole on the back side of the slide. Otherwise I would think it would go off in my pocket if I were in a hurry to access it. But that's just me. Welcome to the forum.

I have one in pretty beat up condition. The designs and styles are dated but man you could make anything short of a saddle with the content. It's got bags, watch straps, holsters, belt designs, lacing and tooling techniques, figure carving, just a bit if everything. I suggest everyone get one. I'm keeping mine. I got mine in a recent lot purchase.

Cool shoes. I would also enjoy a tutorial or video. Welcome to the forum.

I think it looks great. And thanks for the idea on a simple easy looking tooling pattern that turned out awesome.

Maybe add the price and location?

The horween is just a high quality leather. They have veg tanned and chrome tanned, they just seem to be better at it then any of the other tanneries. Or so I've heard. I'm with you on the tight budget topic. Nstar Leather has some really nice full grain olive colored hides for 2 bucks a foot in the want ads. It's 4-5 ounce and really pretty. I think it will make some nice messenger bags. Also, I have seen some really good deals on hides at Acadia leather. I read good things about them, but haven't tried any yet. Their pull up leather looks great (that would be chrome tanned that changes appearance as it is stressed and pulled). Hope this helps.

And y'all are awesome.

Can you identify this machine by these pics? And capabilities? This machine is listed locally for 200.00 Thanks.