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You will really like the DVD & Pattern from Mark - his technique can be applied to any type of Chinks or Chaps! -

The Al Stohlman How to Carve Leather Book has a Ladies Hip belt pattern that starts out narrow and gradually widens at the center of the belt. It has a slight curve to it as it dips down to a point on the bottom side in the middle of the belt if that makes sense. Thanks Deb

I picked up some nice oil tan leather at Springfield Leather. I also have some nice samples of leather from - Fern Thacher in St. Joseph MO. Contact info is: Stu Blattner - 800-730-8594. I ordered for the first time 2 weeks ago and the leather is very nice, reasonably priced and quick delivery. - Good Luck

Hello, A few Months ago, Tandy Leather's Wholesale Club's Skiver newsletter came out with a pattern for a Bronc Halter. If you have a Tandy store close, give them a call, they might have an extra copy around. If you PM me your address, I will look at my pattern collection and see what I can come up with. Thanks Deb

I will be coming, I am hitching a ride with Randy and Riley Cornelius. I look forward to it - The first time I have been there! Hope to meet some of you. - Deb

I have made a several pair of chinks, The first ones my daughter & I made using Dusty Johnson's Video, and a Tandy Pattern. (I bought the Video 2nd hand and it did not have a pattern with it.) It helped me a lot then because I did not know anything about it. This worked ok in the beginning, I then purchased some of Bob Klenda's patterns, I liked them even better. Just last week I received the DVD by Cowcamp Saddlery and it is great! I really like how detailed the measuring instructions are and why each measurement is important for a more precise fit. I can now apply this method to the different maker patterns I have depending on the style my customer is wanting, and the shape of the piece of leather I have to work with. It is well worth the money!

I like the antique look on your belt. You got some nice shades with your method. Thanks for sharing - Deb

I am glad you found what you needed - We will look forward to pictures!- Deb

Try Mid-Continent Leather in Coweta Oklahoma. They might be able to help. Here is their Website http://www.midcontinentleather.com/ and phone # 1-800-926-2061. They had it last Fall when I called around, looking for it for a customer. I don't know if they still have it, but you might check. You might try Springfield Leather also. I was down there yesterday but did not notice any, but I was not looking for that either. They did get truckload of leather in and were working on it in the back while I was there. It would be worth the call. - Good Luck - Deb 1-800-926-2061 1-800-92

I have been looking for Stainless Steel Lacing also, The only sources I found were Weaver and a Leather Factory store in mesquite Tx but both were the 3/16th. If anyone runs across a source for other widths I am interested also. Thanks Deb

I would also be interested in a pic & price. Thanks Deb crdesigns@embarqmail.com

I have my card finished to send to Duddy, however I cannot find the address he sent me. I have emailed asking for it again, so Duddy if you see this post, this card is waiting to be on it's way to you! Thanks Deb

Here is a picture of the trading card I received from dirtclod. IT is a carving of a spotted carp. A spotted carp is supposed to bring good luck - It's great -Thanks for the card!

Welcome to a great site! You will find lots of encouragement, help and ideas here from people of all skill levels. To borrow a phrase from one of my fellow guild members " Happy Tapping" Your Kansas Neighbor - Deb

Count me in - The last one was fun! Deb

Kate & Johanna, The site looks GREAT!! Thanks for everything you do to make this one of the best sites around!! - Deb

Thanks for the info, I will get in touch with him. - Deb

Those are some tiny tools! I visited George's website from your link and saw the tool he has and some of his work. Wow! Do you have any contact information for Ira Cooper? Thanks Deb

Well, Montana (Our boston terrier) got mom a new Osborn Peg Awl Haft & jerk needle for Christmas. She was very very sorry she took the old one off the table next to my chair and chewed the handle up. LOL

I went down to the local glass replacement shop and told them what I was looking for. They had a thick piece of glass in their scrap pile. They rounded and polished all the edges and I now have a nice glass slicker. Since it was in their scrap bin, they did not even charge me for it. It does not have a wooden handle, but if you are good at woodworking I am sure you could make one for it. Good Luck - Deb

Those look Great!! I like the conchos, They are different and complement the tooling well.

Here is one I finished just before Christmas. It is the first one I have ever made. If it is a style you are interested in I would be happy to share the pattern. Deb

That is a Beautiful box!!