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Have just hunted for two post I remembered from a while back. Post #6 from robert http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=10204&st=0&p=14178&hl Post #10 from Hilly http://leatherworker...t=0&p=146232 Hope they are some help Tony

Sharpen the blade on a strop, and start the first inch with a knife. The problem is the blade needs to be so sharp as to not catch and get caught up. Standard blades are only sold sharp, not very sharp.

Do you have another picture of 102 as it's very blurred and can't really be seen

Either before or after. If before then I let it soak up first or the glue might not dry properly. But it all depends on my mood and what I'm making.

Well couldn't find my old one so quickly made one up. Didn't have fencing wire so used a 2.5mm welding rod. With a little more work you wouldn't need to buy one. Just add a handle.

I made my first edger up from a description in a Ron Edwards book. 4mm x 120mm heavy fencing wire, flattened on one end. Cut a groove lengthways with a dremal or hacksaw about half an inch up. Bend the wire up a bit. groove upwards. The use a triangular file to widen the mouth of the groove. Polish the bottom of the tool on a oil stone until it's nice and sharp. Clear?? No probably not, I'll try and find it and take a picture.

Well done on your first project looks very good. Only use the pure neatsfoot and just a couple of light coats. The neatsfoot compound is not recommended as it is a blend of mineral oils and not so good for the leather. Tony

For strength and looks, I much prefer hand sewing. But for speed, then machines are the way to go. I still hand sew buckles on belts etc, as I try not to use rivets and have not found an acceptable way to use the machine.

Thanks Ray, it was a pleasure to come and perv at your workshop. My wife has named the machine Lara. Looked her up on Singer last night and she was born on 10th March 1937. Still a looker for her age. Put some leather on her bed and she's like a young woman, the things she can do!

Maybe it's time to bring the symbol back to it's true meaning and not a sign of hate. I'd happily use the symbol and if anyone complains explain to them that the Nazi regime stole the symbol and it is time to give it back to cultures who have used it long before Hitler.

I'm pretty sure Le Prevo, 18/3 thread is from WMZ so I imagine they can get the gloss thread.

Try here http://www.wwlhardware.com/cat-wr.htm Tony

Supplier in the uk http://www.axminster.co.uk/pearl-glue-dept812862_pg1

Hi Martin, Good to see another member from Dorset, I'm in Bridport the other end of the county. If you ever need any hands on advice and in the area your welcome to pop over and have a play in my small workshop. Tony