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I put a bid on it but within minutes it was out of my price range. Looks like a nice piece though.

I picked that guy up also, couldnt resist for the price. Yes alot of there stuff is crap, HOWEVER there are things that they sell that are very good for the price. Think of stuff like polishing rouge that you use for your strop, if your know your gonna be needing a 2" socket for one 5 minute job well..., there are alot of things that if your gonna use it a few times the entire life of the tool that actually make sense to buy from them if your on a budget. The full size adjustable motorcycle stand is actually pretty darn nice and about the only place around youll find one like it that is a ride on stand without going into specialty places. Im not saying they are the best thing in the world obviously but certain things are nice to pick up there ecspecially when they have a sale going on.

This same crap has gotten into the motorcycle industry. They are making it so anything under 90cc wont be able to be sold and that they are not gonna be allowed to make anything for the 14 and under crown (atv's, dirt bikes .....) because of the lead in certain things like battery post, valve stems, brake components ...... You know what if a 10 year old is responsible enough to be riding a atv and I know of more then a few that are they sure as heck arent gonna be chewing on the damne battery post. What the heck is this country coming to. Guess I shouldnt tell anyone I use to bite down the old split style fishing sinkers lol.

I think it looks great. What weight leather did you use if you dont mine me asking.

Cool thanks for posting.

I can only add for rifle slings but I use neoprene for the padding on those guys. Right now Im doubling up 1/8" until I get rid of the skin then I will order some 1/4" stuff. Neopene or closed cell foam works great for strap padding and such. I think its easy to work with, you can cut it to shape and it glues very easily. http://www.foamandupholstery.com/neoprene....0High%20Quality

That is way cool. Great idea and execution. Im a little bias in the fact Im a huge aliens fan (and predater too) . Great job. Any chance you can get a pic of the bike when its all finished. That would be really cool.

Yeah for got to include the portrait is modelled on Davince's "Head of Girl" circa 1483

So far these have all been great gifts to say the least and the one I got from twinoaks keeps up the great work. Thank you very much I really like it. Im gonna find a frame for it this weekend to get it under some glass and hang it up. This has been such a great idea and I think this is something that we should make sure we do every year. My pics arent the best but here she is. Once again thanks for this. Oh and wildrose yours will be in the mail on thursday at the latest. Getting the finishing touches done tomorrow morning.

Thats pretty cool, good job. I like barons accesorries, quality stuff

As far as flat black vinagaroon would work. I know that projects that I just used some neats foot oil and then thru on some aussie wax turned out really flat black like what your looking for. That is once the aussie wax has absorbed into the leather.

Hey guys I was thinking of making myself a mousepad and maybe one for the GF but Im not sure of what finish to use on it. I game somewhat and she does alot of internet stuff so Im kind of wondering how some of the finishes will hold up to having a mouse running over them all the time. Was thinking of just some tan kote but not sure. Any and all suggestions or ideas welcome, thanks.

On one of my holsters for my MP40 they just used a tnut and a screw with a grommet style rubber washer in the middle. This some pics, it is a Desantis holster.

I thought bugs were a sealer lol nice looking chaps.

Those do look really nice. I was gonna ask ya if that was a huge earring he was wearing then realized it was just holes in the picture lol.

Great writeup Troy and the pics are excellent. That looks like it will work out great.

Now Im a noob at leather so but just my input. Ive noticed that edge coat is like antique and pretty easily comes off with any thing that will break it up a bit, deglazer/many finishes/. I think that maybe a deglazer would work but I think there may be a chance of leaving a little stain from the dye in the edge coat.

That is great, this will help me immensly in some coming up projects. Thanks a bunch

Personally I think it would depend on how much 2up riding he does. If its alot then dont matter and probably put it on the front, if he doesnt do much then I would put it on the back so it stayed nice for as long as possible. Maybe add some design too which ever side doesnt get the main design.

You have any links, Ive never heard of it (which doesnt mean much)

I would like this as well as a friend at work wants me to make him one for his road king. Ive scene your bags Ian and they are top notch.

So far I really like your work. Ive scene your other two threads as well and must say those are some outstanding colors you get. Good job.

That looks really good. I like it. On a side note do you have a source or website that you prefer for finding authentic old drawings and pictures of the art like that?

Your very right, if the company couldnt have enough strength to survive the beginning of the recession (not even a few months into it) then what makes anyone think they are good enough to deserve our well vested tax dollars. They should be treated just like everyone else and you know what they will fail, and in there place a new company or few or hundred will rise and well go thru the process of weeding out the ones that cant hack it. The ones that make it will hopefully have learned from the ones that failed and well have a better company providing a better product then we had before. Oh and how many leather workers got a bail out. Did any of you guys fly to congress in personel jets and ask for a handout because its so tough. O.T. I heard that Aussie just banned world of warcraft, most may not know what it is but its a online game. Apparently aussie government is getting really controlly as of late. Im sorry for you guys as well. Sounds like your losing all of your priveledges as well.

I call dips on 1 and 6 if noone has allready.