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Okay will do ! I guess start with larger circles and then bring them in smaller and smaller as you gain control of the knife. Thanks for the painting cow info, I saw that on a message here and signed up and downloaded the lessons right away. I will be frequenting that website. Again I think it is just so giving of the people that are willing to share their knowledge like that. The saddlemaker we are taking lessons from now too, he has been making saddles for some 30 odd years and is now offering his knowledge to interested people. I think alot of the time there is not enough credit given where it should be, things are taken for granted. The saddlemaker that is teaching the course, had rouge there when he showed us how he sharpened his knives on a wheel, he put the rouge on as he sharpened. Right now I am just practicing cuts, we are awaiting our basic beginner kits to come in and then I can practice beveling etc at home. We got to use some of his tools last week to feel them out. Man ! there sure is some beautiful leather work out there that people do Thanks again for the info, gotta go practice, but I'm sure " I'll be back" K

Thanks for the help and tips. I am really excited to be learning leather work and I appreciate the input so much and hope you realize what a gift you are giving to others by sharing your knowledge. One question, when you are talking of a " compound", what is it that you are using, and I am guessing that you are meaning moving your knife blade side to side on the cardboard or leather through this compound? Thanks again for taking the time to reply to me. K

I am new to leather work, actually just started a short course last night. My homework is to get used to the feel of the swivel knife. I have been practicing away most of the day learning some control and I know it comes more and more with practice, practice , practice but I was wondering if anyone has a tip for me on cutting or following a circle. I am finding it fairly difficult, is there a way to hold the tool, some little tip ? Maybe I am expecting to much to soon, but I think I can handle it. This is the first time I have been to your sight, one of the other students told us about this website so here I am. Any tips would be appreciated. Oh yes just how much pressure do you put down on the knife, maybe I am pressing down to hard ? Thanks again.