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  1. Thor
    They look like they will last a while. Well done!
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    The second strap is way to nice to give away chief.
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    Well the idea isn't all that new and eBay has been doing this for years. You might find one by searching for CRM systems. Something like this http://codecanyon.net/item/ultimate-client-manager-crm-pro-edition/2621629 but modified to your needs. This could be completed with a courier tracking system/script. You also might want to check if you shop script can be upgraded with an order update script like shopify and prestashop have that already. Adobe offers a widget for this. This script seems to be interesting as well http://codecanyon.net/item/simple-work-order-management-system/6182235. So it is out there and you are having the freedom of choice.
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    That's exactly how it's been done Mike. Just leave enough overlap to accommodate your presser foot. That's the whole secret. Just learned this recently myself.
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    Don't think he's actually trying to sell, but rather have store owners and retailers include his products into their distribution line in a believe they would want to increase their assortment.
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    If I were you I would make that a positive thing. Add an extra page to your website with a customer login. Having a table (or numbered list) on it with first names and first letter of last name plus city. At the end of each line you'll add the prospected shipping date and once shipped it should show that date as well. I'm pretty sure that this can be automated and that such a script is already existing. This way they see that you're working on many orders and see that you're shitting them if you're saying it's a 10 weeks wait time. While they are on your page/site re-visiting they will see additional advertisement of your products and they just might make another order.
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    I'm not living in the UK so I'm not even part of your target group, but I like the idea that you want to encourage the UK local market. The idea isn't new to me and it sounds a lot like this one http://www.custommade.com/. Only US businesses may enroll, but just like you they're taking a 10% commission fee http://www.custommade.com/maker-signup/. I like your website's appearance. Obviously it isn't finished yet and you're still working on the site. It must be brand new as the only incoming link is from this site. Now if you're taking 10% that's a fare bit of an item that might sell for 300 GBP. One should be expecting that you will be spending a huge amount into direct advertisement and that you will be dealing with customer relations etc. At this point and time your website as well as your post doesn't provide any accountable information upon which one could build a business relationship. Your idea, like your website are in a building and finding process. You might want to finish at least on of them first. All the best for this, Thor
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    I like that color combination and the overall appearance of that wallet. Very nice job!
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    Ron, thank you so much for clarifying that for me. I was aware of the "two latigo" thingy, but not of that terminology. Now if I'm going to make a two ply off billet what thickness would I use? Obviously if I'm going to use 2 layers of 7/8 oz. that would turn into a sturdy 14/16 oz. off billet. Would a 6/7 oz. leather be sufficient as this would meet the requirements outlined above for an acceptable single ply off billet? And if I wanted to add additional strength, but not a lot more thickness, could I add heavy duty webbing to that? Thor
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    I'm just reading through the ASMA website and stumbled upon some terms that left me guessing. I'm hoping someone can turn on the light for me here. They're writing here http://saddlemakers.org/id393.htm OFF BILLETS While single ply off billets are common in the industry, as a matter of policy and safety, ASMA recommends that single ply leather off billets not be used. It has been noted that the single ply leather off billets have a tendency to have a high failure rate. If single ply leather off billets are to be used it is recommended that they be made of heavy ( 13/14 oz+ ) skirting leather. I haven't seen any layered off billet yet or am I just not understanding this correct? To me this: is a single ply off billet. What's wrong about this type of off billet? None of them ever failed on me. Or are these considered to be layered cause they are "doubled" upon the fold? Further, what's the difference between a latigo and a half breed latigo? Somebody turn the light on for me please.
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    While in town pick up one of these as well http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Eraser-Cleaner-Cleaning/dp/B004D42H5K I'm using them for a lot of tasks and they aren't as harsh as the rubber stuff. Just thinking of your thread...
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    Mike, some riders believe they are needed to assist them in riding their horses as an aid. Jumpers use short ones of about 50 cm length and dressage riders of up to 1,10 to 1,30 m. Most of them are made from flexible fiberglass about the same quality of the older fiberglass arrows. In the older days the core was made from certain woods such as willow, hazelnut etc. Depending on the type of crop I'd expect that a carbonfiber core works just as well. Other than that... what materials are the fishing rods made from?
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    Honestly I don't know, but whenever there's a knife, blade... there's a chance that it's not sharp enough or becomes dull with use.
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    Looking really good Mike! Registered already.
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    Just a guess, but I would assume that it didn't just rip. Guess what happened is that the leather "kinked" and didn't stay on the roller at that time. I stopped skiving this kind of leather and instead fold it for that same reason. It may just be practice as with most things, but I just didn't feel a need to skive such thin material. May not be correct, but haven't had an issue with it yet. Maybe someone else chimes in.
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    A picture tells more than a thousand words...
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    No matter of dimension I'm thinking I would get tired of measuring or just adjusting a jig or whatever and would love to have a die for that job. Even if you'd just have an oval hole punch modified with a bar going across and two of them replaceable tubes inserted at the right distance it would speed up things and save lots of trouble. Just something like this http://www.shorthillstudio.com/store-detail.php?cat=5&ID=28
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    Now you are comparing apples and pears... Different types of leathers and so on. Saddleback uses webbing to reinforce its bags and straps. Saddleback's strap is a two layer strap at least if not 3, depending whether they have a webbing core or not. Price doesn't stand for craftsmanship. It only tells that he found someone who's willing to pay the price. I can understand that you're demanding higher craftsmanship if the price is higher. Nothing wrong with that and yes that strap is poor. I would expect at least an end cap on it, having it tapered or whatever, but I have to ask again didn't you see this before you bought it? And for all others reading this thread - here's the seller's page for this backpack http://en.dawanda.com/product/94250511-leather-backpack-vintage2-balck where it's sold for 104 EUR or here http://mobs.com.ua/kozhanyj-ryukzak-handmade-s-pryazhkami-5498-blue.html sold for 59 EUR. I don't know what you paid, but for that price I wouldn't expect anything. I'd be happy if it would hold together for a year. Especially knowing where it comes from now. On a personal note - next time if you're considering to buy something new that is called vintage, think again and go somewhere else. If something goes wrong, people in Europe are calling it vintage to make it look special. But crap just remains crap no matter how it's called.
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    Was this backpack made upon special order for you? If so, have there been any special or certain agreements etc.? As Martyn wrote already, if it's a single layer on those straps then no stitching is required. Hard to tell whether it would prevent or contribute to stretching with this leather. From my point of view, only if you had any special agreements with the maker that weren't kept you would have reasonable ground to complain. Other than that, I think that backpack looks nicely done. And to be honest, this is a fashion backpack and not built for rigidity.
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    Might be a dumb question but would this shoe sole repair stuff be an option to fill the hole? Just wondering cause it's a paste and dries out hard.
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    The Juki 441 is made as a clone for various retailers like cobra, cowboy, TechSew, sewmac, sieck, brunetti... They are made by 2 companies in China and Japan. The Japan made clone can be found by the name of japsew. I looked into that before I bought my 441 clone. The real difference is the service the retailers offer and some minor adjustments. Even if there are patents out there, it doesn't matter all that much as most companies like Pfaff, Adler and so on are owned by Shanggong in China. http://www.sgsbgroup.com/en/about.html So back to your strap cutter. Do you think it's any different with them?
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    Lifting a secret? Both are from the same Chinese manufacturer.
  23. Thor
    I attached a PDF with all the pics and what I've done. Please give me your honest opinion as I want to become a professional saddle maker sometime down the road. There's no need to hold back if you feel I screwed up here. I appreciate all comments and can take it. For all questions, just feel free to ask. Looking forward to your comments. Western Saddle Restoration.pdf
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    Holy cow you're as old as my mother Dwight. Saddle horns vary with region and the style of the saddle. For most people the horn doesn't serve any purpose and for most beginners it's an "oh shit" handle. While the horn on a reining saddle is fairly short and small it's longer than normal and narrow on a barrel saddle and on many trail saddles the horn is removed completely. And then there are the trick rider saddles which have a horn that looks like a pole sticking out. A lot of things are due to changes in fashion though Other things are due to the style. Just thinking of the saddle Bob made for that western dressage rider. The horn could and probably should be just a little stump to prevent getting caught on it during a posting trot. They will have to find their way yet. For quite some time and some tree makers, still do it that way, saddle horns have been made from metal and been bolted to the fork. That might not be as strong and solid as today's laminated trees and horns. Here's a good page for you to read http://www.rodnikkel.com/content/understanding-tree-measurements/the-basics-on-horns/ In the end it might just be that things change. Way back when... trees were just wood, then they got covered with rawhide, now they are mostly covered with fiberglass and a company in Germany only covers them with boat lacquer. What you consider to be grey leather might just be rawhide or a dally wrap (like Ron did here), which is added to protect the leather. The later will mostly be found on working saddles. But what exactly it is you're referring to, I don't know.
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    Did you take any pictures at all?
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