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Hey thanks a bunch guys, Ive been away for a few days goofing off lol. OK so thats what I was basically doing with running back thru and trimming off on the back side of the leather. I just thought for some reason that there was some other way of doing it that I hadnt thought of yet. And yes it is the same for either one piece of leather or like Dave mentioned for the glued layers which is allways what I seem to be into when lacing.

GJ David, really nice finally seeing a finished product of yours that isnt black lol. Bet you were happy when you got that order.

Hey guys I know this is pretty simple beginner stuff or should be lol but I have never really learned how to properly end a lacing job that doesnt have two layers of leather. I know every book I read seems to have the lacing joining eachother at the end and I understand how to join them up to end it but what happens when you dont rejoin the beginning and just end at say the edge of a gusset or something. This is mainly for the double and triple I guess but any others are welcome. I have been just lacing as far as I can then running back under a few laces and cutting it off but am not sure if there is another way to hide that at all. Thanks for any input.

Just because its not the most popular doesnt mean it wont sell. With as many different customs and such out there today everyone is looking for something a little different. When they see something that stands out or may fit a theme as McJeep was saying they will buy it. Also dont forget about all the women that are riding nowadays, alot more then in past years (which is nice because then you can ride solo and still play around lol) they have different taste for there accesories then us burly men do. Great job.

I tried my first W@C leather a little bit ago, went all out and got the good stuff a side. I must say it is the nicest leather Ive worked with. Ive tried all grades from tandy and hand picked them out and some were ok to pretty good but the WC stuff was just amazing. It dyed so much more evenly and took tooling and such much easier. The thing that got me was the dye just seemed to even out far better with it. All in all just seemed like some really good stuff. Ill be ordering more.

The cops arent gonna do anything 99%of the time. Hate to say it but its true unless you live in some really small town and you have a friendship with them and then maybe just maybe they can help you out. A guy on a bike forum I frequent had a bike stolen from him. He saw the parts listed on ebay two days later (could tell because of the custom paint job). So he bought one of the parts off the guy to get his mailing address and such. Took all that to the cops and they were well rather pissed and basically told him to back off or he was going to get the short stick lol. Just try to protect your self and keep an eye out for others. Even if you got his/her address and went to there home if you can find it the chances of that turning out good are slim as the law in this country is more toward protecting criminals then it is the innocent. Use water marks and such and report bad ones is about all you can do. Or not sell on ebay.

I really like that, it is stylish and looks very strong and useful. Good job.

Thats really cool, thanks for taking the time to make that video Ian.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/common...mp;keycode=0000 Enjoy

The backgrounding tool was a combo of the E294 series. And thanks

Thats really cool.

Hey guys was looking around at some sewing machines and came across this in a local shop. Just dont know much about it. The pfaff 3.0 has a walking foot and such. Generally what can these guys handle in terms of sewing leather. Another question, what is a good price for it? Is it worth it to step up to the next model.

True, sorry I wasnt sure if I described it properly but was just trying to use it as a example. That makes alot of sense on how you described issues that could happen with the drill. Thanks for your input. I would like to add that I have tried both and I use the awl method or traditional method. I usually get really good results. I have however used the drill method when I was sewing a multi layered project and I must say using a 5/64" drill gave me a very nice looking stitch just not the same style as the awl does. Ill still use the awl for 98% of my projects. I just like to figure out more I guess on somethings.

Understood thats not in debate. However Im wondering if just because you remove a small amount or cut it which one effects it more. If you cut a small hole even if you push those fibers aside they are still not attached to anything so what good are they doing. Im a more scientific person so sometimes things like this I like having a reason or some proof OTHER then someone saying that it is this way just because he was taught that way by someone else who was taught that way. In most cases the handed down method works the best however sometimes we have a more modern way of doing something that could work as well if not better. Not allways the case but sometimes.

Pardon me but doesnt an awl cut the leather. The only thing that pushes the leather out of the way is a round pointed like a scratch awl. A stitching awl is sharpened on its edges so its like a four bladed knife allmost. This still cuts a hole in the leather however you do it in a fasion so that the hole is slit at a angle and when the thread is drawn thru you are (if the correct size awl is used) filling this slit with the thread. The leather doesnt really close back up. Now is removing a small amount of leather completely or just cutting it make any difference in structeral ability I am not sure but I am thinking if you drill the proper size holes that it wont effect it any more then cutting the same size hole. In theory a round hole would be less prone to tearing then a slit like say from a awl but awls have been used for some time and the things seem to hold pretty darn good so.

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