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MADMAX22

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  1. The first one looks to be a burmese and a larger one, the others were much smaller or younger ones but hard to tell what type since they were died. Most all of the large or really large python skins are gonna be from burmese as these are the largest if I remember right, african, retics, and such get pretty big also but not as quick. The ball is only gonna get a few feet over a longer period of time and since they make good pets so they fetch a decent price or did. Another thing you have to remember is that the scales are gonna be bigger on a larger animal, and when that animal skin is stretched its gonna look like that first bag. In the living animal you wont see the scales placed like that unless it has just eaten a large meal and its skin is stretched out. Other wise the scales will be nice and close together. Sorry I worked at a snake breeder and wholesaler when I was in the teens but that was a while ago. Try this site that DCKnives (Dave) swears by and Ive heard nothing of good about them. http://ostrichmarket.com/
  2. OK so I wanted to try one of my rifle slings with a edge that was laced. Now I was gonna lace the entire portion that is padded in the back. So this would entail lacing along the edge (ok no big deal) but now when I come to the point that I gotta cut across the project at both the top and bottom is where I have the issue. How do I continue around and keep it somewhat good looking? I edited one of my pics to point out the area that I am talking about. I know how to do the sides along the edge but once I get to the point of transition I get totally flustered and am not sure how to proceed. None of the books I have really show anything on how to do this. THanks for any help.
  3. I have heard but havnt tried it but you can dye your work normally and get everywhere then go back over it with an airbrush to help cover up any uneven tones. May be worth a try, heard of someone doing that in the holster section.
  4. Thats coming along nicely. Like the pic/design.
  5. G/J Tina, I really like the colors really makes the whole design stick out really well. Very nicely done.
  6. I think it looks great. The molding thing Im sure will change shape over time, I wouldnt say loose its shape as leather tends to work its way into a better shape for what ever job its used for.
  7. Use two thinner layers on the front piece. Set the snap glue them together then treat them like the original. You could also try one of many other types of retention. There are all kinds of different styles of doing it that just use leather.
  8. Cant add to much on the shipping but with the few items I have sold I allways include a short write up on the product. I give a quick HOW TO on keeping the product clean and conditioned, now will they follow your instructions. Its the cant make a horse drink thing but atleast I tried ya know. I usually print these up and handwrite a thank you with my name at the bottom.
  9. You do some really nice photos. The girlfriend and I are into it a bit but still learning. Gotta say you have some spoiled doggies. That chopper really knows how to put on the sad face lol.
  10. Not that I know of. I have used wood sealer for wall hanging type stuff but thats not a good bet for holsters. Sometimes you can get a few things at the local hobby shop or hobby lobby if they have a leather working section, allthough its usually minimal and totally overpriced.
  11. Very cool, thanks for taking the time and putting in the effort.
  12. I was informed that the only thing for the harley logo was harley davidson, and that the logo sheild and the other stuff like live to ride ride to live were not trademarks of harley and fare game. However this wasnt from a lawer so who knows. However once you take that shield and put HD or harley or davidson on it then its done.
  13. Yep just put them in and leave it for a while. I just used about 3 of the steele wools and they totally desolved in the gallon of vineger I have. Works like a charm usually. Some leather will take it differently. For the original op did you give it a good baking soda wash after words or just leave it how it is.
  14. im still a nub at leather work but was wondering do how close to the edge do you sew and when you use the contact cement do you coat both sides and let it get tacky before gluing. Also Im not sure how water effects the glue but I would definatly let it sit overnight before I dipped it in water. I can still smell the cement curing after a afternoon so for it to be fully cured I think it takes 24hrs maybe less.
  15. Nice job man, I like that mix of the types of leather and how you got the lacing to go with it.
  16. Nicely done, I like it. Anychance we get to see it on the scoot.
  17. That looks really cool Roger. I dig the design. It really jumps at ya (no pun intended).
  18. Thanks Nomad, actually those second set of pictures answered my questions. Im doing mine a little different but was mainly looking for ideas of how you would put it together. Very good stuff.
  19. Would like to add that while I havnt made any holsters really I do make the mutli tool pouches on occasion and use vine for that and it works just fine. Had a few people use them for a while and no ill reports of rusted multi tools. Just like to add also my recipe for the vinegraroon is using a big plastic coffe jug I put the gallon (little less) of the vingeger in there and added about 3 or so of the steel wool. No need to rust it up first or anything. After about 2 weeks or so it is usable for a nice finish. Now after a little longer it is just a black vineger with a few chunkies in the bottom. It works very well. I can either dip them or paint it on, works both ways.
  20. That is some great work. I like it. I am working on a similer design for my roadliner (yamaha star) for a bag for over the rear fender. Do you have any suggestions on things to do or to avoid when doing that sloped bag style like that.
  21. I like, that US cavalry one has some very cool coloring to it.
  22. Those are really nice, I like both of them.
  23. There are alot of states that are open carry. WA state is one also. WHen I was in VA there were a bunch of cops that got in trouble for arresting or taking guns from people that were open carry because they didnt know any better (know the law if your gonna enforce it right....). Several times people had cops called on them by others when they were open carry. For the OP I have a ccw and carry when I know I dont have to go on base. HARRYB that is just wrong, I cant believe they allowed that to get printed. Thats like something they would do to a sex offender. Im serprised that paper didnt get a law suit against it.
  24. Well had a little boute of lack of creativity or what not but finally got back around to doing some projects. So redid this one and figured that I would post up some pics of it.
  25. Very cool I like it. Good ideas with how you worked it all together.
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