YinTx

Vegetable tanned leather which is labeled a double shoulder for sale. Labeled 8-9 oz (3.1-3.5mm) leather thickness, backside is marked 12.5 square feet. I think it is probably correct. This double shoulder is fairly clean as can be seen in the photos. The backside is fairly smooth. It does show fat wrinkles and other characteristics. I have more leather than I can use right now, so I'm selling off some pieces such as this when I have the time. Labeled asTandy item #9052-02, their price $90-$99 plus tax on the label, currently $112 - $140. I'm no expert, but I don't see the filling that is used in some of the newer Tandy leathers to cover up scars and such, so this *may* be some of the older nicer leather. My price: $55 plus shipping. I am also selling another side, which is an Oak Leaf Light Skirting 10-12 oz, photos in another listing, for $115 plus shipping. Combine these two pieces of leather to save on shipping and save on leather: $160 plus shipping or best offer. YinTx I just noticed the shadow lines in the photo: it is light shining through the slats in the back of a chair, no diagonal shadow marks on the leather.

Remind me not to buy any craftools on ebay any time soon so I don't bid against you. Tandy creating demand. Going to have to learn that lesson and apply it! YinTx

I've never seen that. What brand of leather are you using? YinTx

These are great pieces! I could see a lot of demand for this sort of thing for "man caves" and movie rooms... YinTx

Really clean work on the stitching. Nicely done! YinTx

That is a truly fine bit of craftsmanship. Inspirational, thank you for sharing. I hope you get to enjoy that for many years. YinTx

That would be interesting to see in action then. YinTx

Solid first effort for sure. Welcome to the craft. I think @bikermutt07 says something to the effect of wanting a new belt and deciding he could make it himself. $5000 in tools and leather, and months later, he now has it. That hadn't occurred to me. Always used the method when working on my '68 Ford, don't know why I didn't apply it here. Might hafta try. YinTx

How did I miss this, really cool! YinTx

Came out nice! I like the contrast stitching. I did one a few years back without any embellishments, I have been abusing it daily since then, it looks fine, so that will last a long time! YinTx

@chriscraft That's a looker! Interesting all steel and wood? I just picked this one up, steel, wood and brass. I am in the process of cleaning it up. How did you determine how old yours is? YinTx

Might simply be the leather. Try again on a different brand. YinTx

If koreric is unable to do this, I am willing to assist with redistribution. YinTx

PM sent. YinTx

Agreed, but sadly that still leaves the "big fella" in Jeff's story holding the bag (of low priced high quality slings that he can't sell). YinTx

You aught to see all the crap labeled "handmade" on ebay that clearly isn't. Yep, pretty much my experience. Everyone wants that "handmade" price they see on Ebay. YinTx

Dang, that is downright nice! YinTx

Another mystery tool, maybe someone here recognizes it and can tell me what it does... YinTx

Maybe, but what about the two holes it makes? I understand it may have come out of a fabric or furniture place if that helps the mystery... YinTx

OMG, Bill the CAt! I've got to add that to my list of things to tool... now, how to do a fur ball.... YinTx

Also turned or rolled edges as another method. YinTx

Nice colors, but hard to see the tooling! Any chance of a photo of it stretched out? YinTx

Just looking at it closely, maybe not. It'd need to taper at the waist. Anyone know what it is for? YinTx

Is that what this is for? YinTx

I went looking for a set as well a few months ago. Did not see a cheap set that didn't cut a circle out of the leather. So, I went for using a stitch marker (overstitch wheel) and a round awl as an alternative method. Worked out ok. YinTx