MADMAX22

I dont know where the thread is but there was one that included a discussion on what was in alot of these products. As far as I know its the petroleum additives that some companies use that is bad for the leather and causes the breakdown. I cant for the life of me remember which companies had additives and which didnt and such. All I know is that pure neatsfoot oil didnt have anything in it. Sorry not to useful but maybe try some searching around or someone else will remember what Im talking about and know where to find it.

Ive been thinking of doing a box here pretty soon, little different then the cigar holder but same principle. The only suggestion I can make is check out the Al stohlman books on case making, they are a 3 volume set. A little pricey but well worth it. I have the first one and plan on getting the other two when I get paid. These things will give you all kinds of ideas on how to get the project together even if alot of his stuff is outdated its still the principle that counts.

Ive bought several (about 7 hides) from this shop on ebay. All pretty good stuff from what I can tell. Never had a issue with it. http://stores.ebay.com/Acazii-Shop

Very nice looking for sure. Those bags look cool. Did you line them at all or is it mainly one piece. Those saddle bags look well taken care of. What kind of lace or clips is that on the border that looks metallic?

I found that dragon to be tougher then it looks. Thats a great book and has alot of cool ideas and designs.

Yeah and then you get a different peice of leather and its allmost like starting over again LOL.

Nice looking holsters, I like the inlay gives it alot of contrast and looks really good. How you like the PT140 pro, Ive got a PT145 pro that Ive had for about 3 yrs now (its my carry gun/ night stand buddie). Great cheaper gun.

That sounds really cool. Allways like barns lol. I just got up to the NW WA area about a year ago. Nice place just rains way to much for me. Got two years left then Ill be trying to swindle the girlfriend out of here and find someplace a little dryer. Sounds like a reallly cool shop you have there.

Tandy has those style holster patterns available for just about every old style single action made lol. I think all the holster patterns are on sale for $15 right now. Thats 5 pattern pacs usually at $5 a pop. And great job on that holster and belt.

Dont have airbrush or use resolene yet but from my past experience with airbrushes is if you are using something that tends to dry on ya like that try a external mixing airbrush. These arent the best design airbrush but for larger sprays and such they do pretty good. THis may help prevent it from clogging up around the needle at the tip.

Good reveiw. Ive been using obenaufs LP for a while now on my boots and jacket (motorcycle stuff) and it works great even when riding in the rain. Ofcourse it doesnt last to terribly long under those conditions but oh well. Im pretty happy with it.

Those guys do some amazing work for sure.

Very cool, cant wait for the day that I get to buy a machine. Until then .... Good luck getting it setup and lets see some of the stitching.

OK thanks yeah I know just never saw a bag for one, they were allways slung on the saddle allthough didnt do much ropin when I was a kid. Thanks for the info.

WOW those are pretty cool. Good job.

Welcome to the forums and great job on those projects. You obviously are a well talented leather worker. That first case is that for something inparticular or just a case for general purpose? Must say great job on those things.

Well tried the Stohlman style here from his book, Projects and designs. First try at this stuff and it came out allright. Finish wasnt as nice as I had hoped for but lacing turned out decent. Wasnt the best leather and I hadnt carved anything in a while combined with still learning so I had several issues getting it to look decent on the carving area. Gonna be given to the girlfriends mom since she will actually put it to good use.

Thanks for the info. Sounds pretty cool.

Great looking stuff, would love to have that whole set lol. On the belt whats the pasted and plated mean?

Think it looks great. Not sure how some projects would like having to sit over night in the vinager. I love my black though as it is so easy to just dunk it for a couple minutes and rinse and your good to go. Plus other dies when done over vinegaroon tend to make a very weird effect that is really cool looking depending on the leather and project. Is the walnut suppose to change the color to brown or black? I think you can get crushed walnut shell at pet shops on occasion.

Thanks for the input. I have never made one before so I kind of was wondering how everyone else made them. Ill give your method a shot. Thanks for the info.

I keep mine in one of those big folgers coffee jugs. The red plastic one with the black top. No issue what so ever. The lid isnt air tight either so I dont have to worry about it blowing up all over the place.

OK so I wanted to make a set of coaster for a friend and was wondering how you guys like to do it. I know you could just cut it and do your design and finish it and be good to go. However...... Have any of you used the boiling technique to get a nice hard coaster? Any tips for making a little fancier of a coaster, say with a lip around the edge and maybe some 1/8" neoprene on the bottom or something. Thanks for any input.

Good looking sheath. Also thanks for sharing the pattern, that is really cool having a pattern and being able to see the finished project like this.

Thats very cool, thanks alot for the info.