YinTx

I used an oil/dye mixture, then lightly pulled it to straighten it out a bit. It is, my concern is what the customer might think, seeing as how most are accustomed to purchasing not crooked leather belts... I have an old Blanchard that I haven't used yet and plan to sell if you are interested... Yep, and if it doesn't come out straight, I may have to convince my customer of that, or buy another side. Bah. YinTx

Thanks for the info. I was kinda worried about that, but hoping maybe it was something I had done and not an issue with the side. bah. YinTx

Don't know what the exotics are, and the veg tan is in the 2-3 oz range or 9oz plus. YinTx

Ok, so this is a new one on me. I have a side of Hermann Oak veg tan, and when I cut a strap off of it, the strap immediately bends, and towards the butt section, not the shoulder. I have included a photo. The starting line is straight, and I have cut it with a plough gauge. The strip then curls sideways. What can I do about this??!? YinTx

Last show I went to I was told by other vendors (many, actually) that my stuff was too nice, and too expensive ($50 for a Sedgwick's Modern Bridle Leather belt!?!?!) and would never sell. And that I had to make lower quality lower priced goods and they would jump off the table. I believe they may be on to something. When people go by my table, it's like they are afraid to touch a $100 wallet or a nice belt! YinTx Too nice to touch?

Scrap ostrich, caimen pieces, lots of chrome tan that I haven't been using, some very thin veg tan and heavy veg tans (Tandy stuff). YinTx

Most of the tools I have are vintage, like old Rose Blades, Clyde blades, C.S.Osborne blades, Blanchard blades, Gomph and Osborne creases, collectible draw gauges, Osborne draw gauges, etc. Lots of books and patterns and Doodle Pages. And leather. Lots of leather. YinTx

Bit far away from Texas, but if it was closer and the price was right I'd probably consider it. YinTx

Awaiting explanation before I toss in a pointless opinion... Not so here. Most of those require a license, and in some instances a degree. I know individuals who have interviewed and worked as engineers, and were found out later to have not acquired a Bachelors of Science in said field. It was not pretty. If you work on something that required a PE (Professional Engineers's) stamp, with out said credentials, jail time is not out of the question. Many states the law requires you to prominently display your acquired degree and licensing in your place of employment. You do plumbing etc in a building not under a licensed plumber, bad news. If I'm paying an accountant, I would expect them to be credentialed. So with all this, I've seen folks call themselves "Master (leatherworking skill of something or another)" and have wondered how they came to acquire such titles. In some of those cases, it seemed self-adorned, especially when observing the quality of the work. I have no official training, have not passed any tests, nor have I been endowed with any such titles by any entity, and so I merely refer to myself as a leather worker. Perhaps I am short changing myself, but I'd really prefer not to mislead. YinTx

Anything in particular you are looking for? Possible I have a duplicate of it these days... YinTx

True that, you could just get to weavin, and stitch a binder strip around the edges, vioala area rug for the work room. But my thinking was simply smaller strips might be more comfy.... If they are strong enough, you could weave chair backs out of them, etc...I like the dog bed idea... you could do lots of things in that path.. YinTx

I see by the photo you are a millionaire, along with $7 and another note. Shouldn't be too hard to afford another? heheheh couldn't resist... YinTx

Sorry bout that. Been here for a few days tho? Some other items for sale too, check em out. Books also. YinTx

Yes, absolutely. I hadn't seen his work before, very good stuff. Thanks for sharing! YinTx

I had a similar experience to you, so after two tries it went into the drawer and never came out. If you are looking for one to buy, I could probably dig mine out and send it your way... YinTx

Hopefully the uni can use them.... any group doing arts stuff... scouts.. retirement homes...churches... smaller strips and weave em together for floor matts... YinTx

SOLD, Thank you! YinTx

SOLD, thank you! YinTx

That's pretty cool. I hadn't thought of stitching leather to cloth like that... hmmm the options! YinTx edit: just saw the "Air Ride" - did it have an air bag in there that is now flat???

Yes, this creaser is available. PM sent. YinTx

I suppose it is possible, I'm no expert in these sort of things. But I did notice that the signatures are slightly different next to the number sequence, for instance the way the last two t's are done, would they do that as a printed signature? Or are you referring to the fancy signature at the end of the paragraph? I suspect that one is printed for sure... YinTx

A lot went into that video. A bit long for me, but I enjoyed it on 2x speed with auto-translate! A bit confusing why it needed so many individual pieces, but the end came out cool. Thanks for putting this together and sharing! YinTx

Sold, thank you! YinTx

I have a nice belt I made from some 5 oz veg tan, no liner. I use it to mow the yard and to do work, it gets soaked to the bone in water and sweat and grit and grime, let it dry and it works just fine the next time. If it was 9 oz with a 3 oz liner I wouldn't be happy, I'd feel like it would weigh more than the jeans it is holding up. I have another nice belt I wear when I need to look decent, 7 oz with 2-3oz liner, hand stitched, looks sharp, weight doesn't bother me because I'm not working, usually sitting etc. I don't carry, but if I did, I suspect the lighter belt wouldn't do so well. An every day belt in 5 oz with 2 oz liner would probably be just dandy, for me anyhow. Everyone else may differ. YinTx

@RockyAussie Old topic, I know, but does anyone know if this bell skiver roller foot is available in the US? Looking for something like this for a Cobra NP4. YinTx