YinTx

Hard to say without seeing some pictures, and some details. What are you using for an awl, what size/type of pricking iron, type and thickness of leather you use, what thickness of thread are you using? YinTx

You have a unique style. Welcome to the site! YinTx

Those are really nice. Look forward to seeing some images in the Show off section, would love to see more details! Welcome to the site! YinTx

I like the style, welcome... NM..... "Red or green? What kind of Coke do you want?" ahh the good old days... YinTx

I have been admiring your handiwork on the photos you have put on the LW site. Really nice stuff, thank you for sharing, and definitely welcome to the site! I look forward to seeing more of your craftsmanship. YinTx

Tugadude, I used the CS Osborne chisel to mark the stitches for this: It makes for a very chunky stitch, but works great if you are using heavy thread like the 132 size linen rope I did the holster in. All in all, they are very well made, very stout, and work well for heavy items (ie thick leather). However, if you are using thin thread (332 and smaller) on small jobs with thin leather, probably not the best option, as they leave really big marks on the leather. They aren't intended to punch through the leather, either. They do not come in 2 prong versions. They work great for their intended purpose. Just my experience, YMMV. YinTx

That is a really cool bag, and I agree with you, an awesome color. Would love to see photos of the inside if you have them. I've had the same issues with rub off when the oil dyes get wet also, despite significant buffing, so I'm waiting patiently to see if other have been able to solve your problem. The responses I have gotten in general just state they don't have the problem... YinTx

Absolutely awesome! I really like the color matched one, definitely says "custom!" YinTx

Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for sharing that idea! YinTx

Absolutely fair statement. I must say I was pretty bent originally considering the performance I felt I got from my purchase, and I was clearly not giving the supplier an opportunity to rectify the situation before venting. As well as the reviewer, Mr. Armitage, so my apologies. I will see what if anything they do regarding my purchase. YinTx

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As always, just an amazing style. Awesome! YinTx

I tried to dip dye a leather leash, just ran it through, not trying to "soak it" at all, so maybe 2 seconds in the dye. Came out horrible, all blotchy and uneven as well. Was also disappointed with results, as I had also read that dip dye would resolve uneven issues and provide a deeper dye into the leather. I could definitely use some pointers here from those who have had success. I also did it with W&C leather, same results, so I don't really think it had to do with the leather this time.. more my technique. Wish I had photos of the leashes to illustrate the issue, but had to ship them off before I could even snap a cell phone image! Anyhow, the OP's images pretty much sum up my results as well... YinTx

Not sure from the photos, but that kind of looks like pores going completely through the leather....take a close look at it through a magnifying glass if you have one. I've skived leather before and exposed the pores, or what I presumed to be pores, that looked very similar to this, and on name brand leathers. I have not seen it on both sides though, so I'm curious if the holes go all the way through... what do you see when you dye the leather? YinTx

and P.S., I really don't like to leave negative comments about people or products... but that was going out there some saying how great these tools are and how they just keep going and going and stay sharp, when they don't stay sharp enough to edge one belt. Just upset me.

Yeah, I was seriously misled by Mr. Armitage as well, not happy at all with the Jeremiah Watt quick change edge tools. Will probably never buy anything from them ever again I was so unhappy. Not to mention my loss of faith in Mr. Armitage following that review - calls into question *all* of his reviews of any tool. I won't be taking his word for anything without checking elsewhere again I'm afraid. YinTx

JLS, Leather here is damp before I even put water on it, something to do with living so close to the ocean...bathroom towels never dry out. In the desert where I grew up, you were dry before you ever picked up the towel after taking a shower, so leather would dry out in a couple of hours easy, faster if you left it outside. I suspect the OP may have a similar situation... YinTx

Just curious, what kind/brand of leather did you use? Also, which section of the side did you use? YinTx

Thanks, Bikermutt. And actually, that is a very diluted mixture of 3 different dyes on the edge, then burnished with beeswax, to give it the slight color it has. This combo is growing on me, I might have to break down and make one for myself! YinTx

Lined and stitched by hand, using Campbell's Satin Laid Linen, beige thread. Wickett and Craig leather, dyed to match the wallet by request, which was made from Horween leather. Not an easy color to match! Plenty of errors.. got in a bit of a rush to complete... but I was able to get the bulk down where the belt retainer is... Enjoy... YinTx

SheilaJeanne, Thank you. The lined and stitched valet trays were done with eco flow dyes, worked into the leather as shown by the gentleman in the video. First time I ever used the dye, I just tried to apply it to the surface like an oil based dye, and it looked caked and terrible. However, after I learned to lightly dampen the leather then to rub the dye in and work it like oh... say, lotion, until it was absorbed by the leather, and wiped the excess off, and buffed dry, things began to look much much better, to the point that I really kind of liked it. Now that I understand how to use it, I can select what type of dye I want to use based on the product I am making. Venator, I can't imagine air brushing it, I'd like to see a video of how that worked and the finished product since you have had success doing it that way. YinTx

I am always amazed by your ability to manage such small details with so much attention. Extremely well executed, flawless! YinTx

Very cool style! I like it. Thanks for taking the time and sharing! YinTx

Is that W&C pre-finished leather? I have some and have considered it for a holster, but was under the impression that one should not use pre-finished leathers for holsters, as it may damage the firearm... I have never found anything to confirm one way or another, so was hoping you or someone following this thread might be able to educate me... YinTx

FYI, both the cream suede and red suede lined valet trays here were done with the Eco-Flo dyes, including the tooled leather inserts. I mixed the colors without any problem, and even lightened them up using the "Pull up Addititive." YinTx