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Jimmy McLaughlin

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  1. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Thank you for the photo. I have seen them. Wouldn't it be easier just hit it with a maul? The arbor press is great for setting a large stamp, is it worth going through all the drilling and the expense of buying dyes? I am not sold on converting it. Thank you for the photo, I have one from Weaver that is similar. Jim
  2. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I also have a harbor fright arbor press. I mounted it to a piece of 3/4 plywood and used a C clamp to mount it to the work bench. To get enough pressure from the press I put a copper pipe on the handle to get better leverage for a large logo stamp. It works better then setting it with a maul. I just don't know if it is worth all the trouble to use it to set snaps and things of that nature. Jim
  3. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Can you show a photo of the snap jig and how you have it set up? Jim
  4. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I have purchased the # 5 and I am pleased with them. Thank you Nigel. Jim
  5. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Bear Claw, How did he copy your logo? Jim
  6. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I spoke with a few people about getting a stamp made of my metal detecting clubs logo. I sent them a picture of the logo, pictured is above. They both told me the same thing. They would have to send a photo of the patch to their graphic designer and they would have to run it on their program. They would of course charge me. As you all know, people don't want to spend a lot of money on leather work the way it is. At least not my leather work.
  7. Jimmy McLaughlin
    When I go to that web site a lot of stamp makers come up. Do you have a name? Jim
  8. Jimmy McLaughlin
    That is really nice, and just what I am looking for. Thank you Bear Claw. I will send him an e-mail. Jim
  9. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I am looking for a stamp maker that can duplicate my clubs patch below. I don't have an arbor press, I would like to be able to stamp it by hand or both if possible. The widest part of the stamp is 3 1/4 " I would appreciate any information that you can give me. I am going to use it for small cases. Jim
  10. Jimmy McLaughlin
    That is a really nice case. If you aren't worried about the water try American Bison. I think it would look great and it is strong.
  11. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I purchased a four by eight sheet of canvas for burnishing very cheap, compared to any leather outlet store. Hobby Lobby or any store that sells tent supplies sells it.
  12. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I am not sure where I saw this video, A guy made one with a nail and a piece of wood.Check you tube. I couldn't believe how easy it looked.He had no other tools, glue and sand paper and a drill. Jim
  13. Jimmy McLaughlin
    LOL I had to make a belt for a friend and he wanted a brownish red look. I went with the Mahogany and added OX Blood. I only used an eye dropper full to about 4 oz Mahogany. We belong to a metal detecting club. When they say his belt, I had about another five people ask for the same color.I made one for myself, it came out nice. Jim
  14. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Tan-Kote sprays well, use a little water. Remember that Tan-Kote is used to thin antique paste. I wouldn't use it over anything that I antiqued.
  15. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I have been using it for a while, I love it. I add a little red to get a reddish hilight. Jim
  16. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Check out Als Book, Belts Galore on page 10. It is not the exact but close.
  17. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Thank you , Tandy still has them,I sent for them. Jim
  18. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I just purchased a pair of Seiwa stitching chisels. They seem to be very well made for the price. Jim
  19. Jimmy McLaughlin
    if you have any gator skins you want to sell drop me a PM
  20. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Thank you very much for the great tutorial. I have to make something similar for my metal detecting club. Where did you buy your stamps from? I will need the same size. I have to put mine in a circle. Jim
  21. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I have the same glue pot. I don't use it, garbage. I am going to try something else.
  22. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Thank you Bruce, I got it. Jim
  23. Jimmy McLaughlin
    Hi Bruce, Great tip, do you normally do the both borders first? Jim
  24. Jimmy McLaughlin
    You did a good job, looks great. I felt the same way as Catskin. I soaked some rawhide overnight and wrapped it over the old surface. It is a little heavy, but it works fine. Jim
  25. Jimmy McLaughlin
    I sent an E-Mail to C-S . Osborne asking them why they don't have a two prong pricking iron? I will quote the Email. We had a few calls in the last few months to make a 2 prong. We are in the stages of producing a solid 2 prong. We really appreciate your suggestion.That is good news, I am sure for most of us who has Osborne irons. Jim C.S.Osborne & Co..txt
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