bikermutt07

Perfect execution.

When I switched over I couldn't find it ?

Ha! We'll keep at it, grump. She'll like something sooner or later.

One thing I learned a long time ago was that I can learn something from anyone, even an idiot. That comment comes from the work place, not here. Here I have seen complete novices produce really innovative designs. Even with the obvious newbie flaws, the design, style, and execution all worked well together. As for seeing poor advice and techniques passed along in other places? Yep, it's rampant. When it comes to my own advice here...... I will admit I find myself reading more than making. And, that has been the case over the last 4.5 years. And yes I pass along advice that I have perused over several times. I only pass along what I know to be the "good stuff". Stuff from what I consider to be experts here. Why do I do this? Because, I feel as an intermediate here that it relieves a little pressure from said experts answering the same thing over and over again. It's my way of giving back to this community for all that you have taught me. I know others here do this as well. I also, usually give some sort of disclaimer owing to the fact that I am not an expert on anything and encourage the inquirer to do their own tests. And, I am more than happy to admit when I'm wrong. If you see me pointing someone in the wrong direction, call me out immediately. That way they (and I) will learn the correct method. I'm just here to help and have fun.

Thanks Y.

Thank. She loved it. She showed it off pretty big at work today.

Thanks. I'm still tripping over stuff in there. But, I was able to carve out a small work space. I guess I might have to hunt down some more storage space.

This came screeching in at the last moment. The wife had to wait 20 minutes after getting home to receive her present. This is made from some low grade Acadia leather I got a deal on from their Etsy page. 3 sides for 99 bucks, if I remember right. It's a chocolate pull up. I used Tandy hardware, because once I cut it out I realized I had nothing to assemble it with. The pattern came from leather diy studio in NY. Enjoy, the wife did.

If I remember right he found what angle it took a stamp to complete full rows of stamping across..... a belt line. Then he didn't have to fuss with killing the stamp off with another tool. Of I remember right. I'm not sure of the application here.

Two Zippers?!?!?? You must be a master already. I've barely tried 2 zippers period. Total. That looks well laid out and very clean execution. Shoot you even installed a liner. I. Am. Impressed.

Thanks that's great news.

They are called pricking irons. Wuta, Blanchard, Crimson Hide, KS Blade Punch all make some. If I had my choice starting out again I would get the Crimson Hide version. They act as a pricking iron and stitching chisels in one. Like awl blades all lined up in a row. Nigel does a nice review of them on YouTube.

Yep, that will totally get you started. Keep in mind that there is a learning curve. I started with all the cheap pocket knives I could never sharpen. Then cheap kitchen knives. After that I brought it up to work and have been keeping my EDC knife sharp. I can sharpen punches and chisels with it too. I haven't put my Knipshield's to it though. I only use a piece of leather and rouge on those.

Do the presses run a 3/8" hole? If so Tandy has a stamp holder set for like 30 bucks that hold all 3 sizes of their stamps. One of the few things they have that is actually a good deal.

Is that a real thing? Haha Ok I looked it up. Didn't sound like a serious answer. Bruce really does know everything.

Nice.

Right on. I'm sure they are priced to motivate one to stick withe their products. On a side note I have seen really good reviews of the Barry King hand setters. 30 bucks each.

Goldstar does sell adapters for other manufacturers' dies.

Keep checking back, our machine experts will be along shortly.

It looks awesome. Way to go.

That's a good idea. I have been pondering a docking station to use with all the different presses and such. Then just pull out the one I need at that time.

That's crazy looking hard!

Thanks for sharing.

Good looking stuff. Welcome aboard.

Nice, I suffer from the same problem.