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Your stitching is really nice. Can you give some details on stitching irons, awl, thread type? Thanks! and keep up the great work. YinTx -
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From the album: Wallets
Just finished another wallet. Stitching improving, I think. Had to use the awl on this one, and used Fil Au Chinois 532 thread. Still 3mm stitching irons. Chose to line this one as well. I may use this one if it doesn't sell fast! YinTx© YinTx
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Still available, yes. YinTx
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Takes a bit of a pull to get the needles through, but I don't need pliers by any means. YinTx -
Thats a fantastic idea to open up the pocket some! I will try it on my next piece. Thanks for the complement on the stitching, I keep working at improving. I'll drop an edge photo in next time, although I know it is hard to tell without holding it in hand what kind of leather it is. YinTx -
From the album: Wallets
Single card holder, folding card holder. If anyone can tell what kind of leather this is, let me know! The single card holder is very stiff 1.5mm, the other is about 1mm, and softer. Yintx© YinTx
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Those are really nice! like the stitchwork. YinTx -
From the album: Wallets
Front of card holder. Think I may do the slot differently next time to avoid a weak point in the wallet. It also strains the thread badly. YinTx© YinTx
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From the album: Wallets
just a simple card holder, 3mm stitching, 1.5mm leather, unsure what kind. Used Barbour 18/3 white linen thread. Maybe too heavy for the hole size? Feedback and suggestions welcome. YinTx© YinTx
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Mr. Armitage, First off, I must say thank you for all your sharing. Without it I can confidently say my hand stitching would still be atrocious. By studying your videos and the tutorials and information on this site, I can at least show my work without complete embarrassment. Regarding your Post #20, I believe JanC was referring to these irons in the attached photo that are sold on ebay. They are listed as European style, and can be had for $35-$75 for the entire set. There are also some listed as "French Angled" chisels that I have ordered as well to see how they work. These in the photo make a very fine mark, less than 2mm in length, and I have been able to stitch nicely with Fil Au Chinois and 0.6mm Tiger thread with them. I have some Osbornes, which as you note make a massive hole, and are pretty useless for a thread as small as Fil Au Chinois. Since I'm just a newbie having only been stitching since January, it would be interesting to see what a more seasoned master thinks of these tools from China. I believe they are missing from your review videos, but looks like I see a set on your log at the end of the last review of the Kyoshin Elle irons. Photo: Hermann Oak 7/8 oz leather, 0.6mm Tiger Thread Samsung Phone slip case, "European Style" stitching irons, 3mm (a little over 8 SPI). First photo after marking, gallery photos after stitching, edge, front and back. one pic here, the rest in my Gallery… http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=2661 YinTx
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From the album: Using new stitching irons on Cell Phone Case
Just finished an Iphone 6 phone case. Front view. First time using European style stitching irons. I think it came out better than some of my other stitching. YinTx© YinTx
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From the album: Tools
Some new stitching irons I recieved, 3mm between tines, 2mm marks. Working on a cell phone slip case to stitch with 0.6mm Tiger Thread. YinTx© YinTx
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Monica, See your post #20, regarding your "dexter" Russell Green River knife: I found one in the pile of tools I had bought, covered in beeswax like it had been used to cut the block. I had discounted it as a useful item considering its current state. Got the nerve to clean it up a few weeks ago, sharpened it on an Arkansas stone, and stropped it with some medium then fine rouge. It has become sharper than any razor blade I have used, much stronger and easier to work around corners, and handles thick layers of hard leather with ease, very little force required. I think these are only $10 - $15 knifes, and it quickly has become one of my most appreciated tools. If you are having difficulties with the one you have, give it the "scary sharp" treatment and try it one more time. I have even been able to skive very cleanly with it, although I feel the long edge is not the best for this type of work. I myself would like to get a regular "skiving" knife, but I can't justify it since I have successfully been using my round or "head" knife to do this job since I learned what "sharp" really meant. YinTx
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I am trying to sand then dye the sand then dye, multiple times. After, I am just using water to burnish, followed by multiple coats of beeswax. Previously, I was sanding, burnishing with gum trag, burnishing with cloth, sticks, anything that everyone was suggesting. The current method seems to make a smooth edge, even if it isn't glassy. Not sure how to get the glassy part yet, I'll keep at it. All of this because I am trying to avoid using edge coat, because I don't want it to wear off with heavy use. YinTx -
Thanks, Leatherisfun. My impression was if you are lifting a heavy case, you would like the bottom of the handle smooth and rounded so as not to gouge into your hand. The top doesn't press into your hand as you lift the case. Am I missing something? YInTx -
From the album: Laptop Bag
Tried new method for burnishing the edge. Let me know how it looks...© YinTx
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From the album: Laptop Bag
Started with a prototype handle, heavy duty. The thread is 1mm Tiger.© YinTx
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