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    Dixon pricking

    YinTx replied to LeoHachi's topic in Old/Sold

    Those certainly make a nice stitch. Did you use an awl with that, or did you try to punch all the way through with the stitching iron? I found I had to be very careful not to go too far into the leather, as the outer tines tended to make a wider hole than the rest if I did go too far - you can see that it will happen by looking at the profile of the outermost tines in the image of the iron. Still, I really liked them. They had a solid feel, and left perfectly sized and angled impressions for a great stitch. I hope to find a new set sometime.. they are not readily available here anymore. YinTx
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    This leather was sold to me as Horween Chromexcel, which has a waxy finish, and does not take contact cement at all. As I understand it, the edges will not burnish, and I was concerned it would not take an edge paint. For this project, I am using soft colors and soft linen thread, so I felt ok with soft edges. Other than doing rolled edges, do you have suggestions for improving them? Would using a hot edge creaser make a nice edge on it? Thanks, YinTx
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    You had me there! I've been trying to be diligent about my stitching etc, so I thought I had overlooked something! little more from today... YinTx
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    Moving along slow but sure... YinTx
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    I did end up with some jeweler's files, then on to very fine sand paper. This took care of the rough profile where the iron contacts the leather, and then I just kind of stropped the tines with thin leather to finish up. Worked ok after that! Thanks for all the suggestions, got me where I needed to be. YinTx
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    Thanks! more progress today... YinTx
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    Ouch, that's almost as bad. You have my sympathies! YinTx
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    Handtools for sale

    YinTx replied to strudell's topic in Old/Sold

    Message sent YinTx
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    Some days are like this. Here's to hoping it wasn't a 1 gallon container... YinTx
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    I realize this is maybe too late, but I had heard that resolene has some UV protection that will help the leather retain it's color over time. I have made some natural colored straps, and I have used small amounts of neetsfoot, followed by small amounts of Aussie conditioner, then a light coat of 50/50 resolene/water. The leather had a very nice feel, decent flexibility, and some protection from the elements after that. I had someone request a belt in natural leather, I will do the same process and hope for the best! Let us know how it works out for your friend! YinTx
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    That is incredibly well done! I like the contrast stitching. How did you get the holes to line up so well for the perforations? YinTx
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    Will post random images till done... Horween, with Campbell's Satin Laid Beige thread, 532. Enjoy! YinTx
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    The small shoulder from the second listing has already sold ($40, btw - so feel free to make an offer on this one if you feel the price is too high!) This shoulder is still available. YinTx
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    This item has sold, thank you all for looking! YinTx
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    AHHH!! AHHH!! AHHH!!! (running around with hair on fire)!! I need some chat! Help us! (sorry, late at night.. .couldn't help it...) At least let us little ones know what is going on... is it gone forever, or just getting a reboot? Many thanks... YinTx
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    That looks like it was a lot of work! It came together really nice. What weight of leather do you use for something like that, and do you put a lot of neetsfoot oil to make it flexible? Or is it better off stiff? YinTx
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    Not the best pic in the world, but here is the inside. And thank you all kindly for the positive comments. I know we are our own worst critics, and it looks pretty good in the photos and from far away, but some of the fatal flaws were: upside down "Handcrafted" stamp in upper left corner, stamped over again to cover up using the geometric stamp... uneven depth of stamping... uneven ribbon border...gouged leather.. rough inside corners.. difficulty with the antique, and no closure strap included in design... I've been trying to improve on most of those things since then, I'll post future stamping efforts for critique! YinTx
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    Well, despite all the grievous errors in my "learning" pieces, I decided to finish it out and make a cover for my Kindle. Started a larger one to better fit it, with fewer errors, better leather and hopefully I'll get the antique to apply better, but until then... I think this one is at least functional, and I finally have a cover to keep the Kindle safe! Also, someone else made a cover and had a unique way to attach the Ipad or whatever it was.. by twisting the leather retaining strap, but I could not for the life of me find the post showing how that was done. If someone remembers where that was, kindly send me the link! Many thanks! YinTx
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    In addition to getting the blank dialog box, I also get a truly horrendous SKREEACHHH sound coming from my speakers when I am in a topic and someone updates it. Is there a way to change this to a more pleasant "Bing" or "you have a wonderful new message" sound vs. the shred my speakers sound when there is a new post? Thanks! YinTx
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    Yes, I've seen the magnet closures and wondered if there was a shield there, or if they were just too weak to affect things... but lack of information puts me in the same boat as Brianm77... not worth the cost to find out! YinTx
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    Really nice, intricate work. Well done, and glad to see you back making things and sharing them with us! YinTx
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    Dixon pricking

    YinTx replied to LeoHachi's topic in Old/Sold

    Thank you for that. The fire was over a year ago, we have since recovered. I suspected those irons were no longer being manufactured. I have kept my eye out for used irons available as well, and hope to buy when I see one available. You may more likely find them in your area than I in mine! YinTx
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    Dixon pricking

    YinTx replied to LeoHachi's topic in Old/Sold

    z648047960007_5c60ffc28f3b187066b9861109b26338.jpg.138141c5345097d08145cf870c599217.jpg I had a set like this (your tools marked EMS 1002), I lost mine in a house fire. Where did you get yours, are they still available? YinTx
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    Dixon pricking

    YinTx replied to LeoHachi's topic in Old/Sold

    The first set you show a photo of is quite nice, resembles the Kyoshin Elle stitching irons that have been discontinued here. Best of luck to you, I hope you are able to find the irons you are looking for. Ebay has been best to find old leather tools, but you don't know the quality until it is in your hands! YinTx
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