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Hi Doug, You might be speaking of Box Calf, which D'annonay produces. They are owned by Hermes. ac

i see what you are saying, Klein makes a pair that cut about 13/16 and a 30 degree notch for sheet metal. They would work on leather, just the notch size is larger than i want. I''m surprised that osborne doesnt make them....anyway thanks ac

Does anyone have a sourche for V shaped leather notching pliers. I've seen some for sheet metal, and paper patterns but can't find any for leather thanks for your help ac

Hi Wiz and thanks for your help, not only on this post, but for all of the help you give everyone. I based most of my decision on a post you made in the past on wallets etc http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=35319 ac

Hi All So i have been reading a lot of posts on sewing machines and have purchased a Juki 1508 NH based on the information in this forum. The machine comes with a 190 needle system so my question on needles is which brand and point style to buy. The only clear pictures i can find on needles is a pdf from schmetz that shows the actual needle point and has examples of how the the stitching will look So are schmetz good reiiable needles or should I be looking for something different. When it comes to thread, is there a particular brand that is better than others...and should i be looking at bonded nylon or polyester. I would like something that mimics a hand stitched look similar to tiger thread or lin cable ( if thats possible) the machine will be used mainly for wallets , small accessory items, handbags, veg tan belts and light luggage pieces. Most will incorporate piping or binding on the seams Thanks to all for posting and sharing your ideas ac.

try googling some shoe or bootmaker forums.....might be some help there......i have seen a few shoe making shops in england that have classes and sell tools ac

If you post your questions in the floral and sheridan carving section of the forum you will probably get some really good info. Carving is pretty much the same technique only different subject matter.Most of the tools are available , bevelers, carving knife modeling tools etc I don't carve, so i cant be of a lot more help. I have seen a lot of really neat and different carving on pinterest. I am a junker at heart and love your direction....best of luck ac

If you are interested in the gluing route, rmleathersupply.com sells a water based adhesive and it works pretty well. RM is a good supplier and ships quickly I hope you get some more answers here best ac

Hi Wiz,Br Thanks for your help,, and sorry for the delay in thanking you best allen

Hi, I just got in some veg tan calf from england. Very nice and mellow. So i cut off a small piece and ran it through my juki 1541 with a # 22 needle but light thread. I could easily see the needle size and shape didn't work with the light thread. So, I put in a 19 round point cloth needle. it looked better but the exit hole on the rear looked almost like a rip than a needl hole. So I found this picture online that pretty much represents what i was talking about. Any ideas as far as what the correct needle and thread size should be. There also seems to be a tension problem in this photo. thanks for any help ac

try rmleathersupply.com, nice guy ships quick

great info...thanks so much ac

here is a site you might try http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com/page_belts.htm another one http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/parts/buckles.htm you will find more by googling belt buckle. there are several sites selling reenactment and period specific hardware good luck ac

Just sent you a pm ac

Hi I am interested in buying a skiving machine and am looking for advice as to which maker and model i should buy. I will mostly be skiving 3/5 oz leather for bags and light luggage. The machine will not be used all day 5 days a week . thanks for your help ac

Thanks for the input Wiz. I just sent you a pm thanks ac

B Which sewing machine should i look at to be able to at least duplicate the top stitching on a D & B hand bag also can someone tell me the approx needle and thread size. thanks for your help allen

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Hi,all Would you be so kind as to give me suggestions for lining materials for Bag Handles, Belts, Watch straps etc Thanks ac

Hi and thanks for the input. In the first set of pics i put up...the lighter colored strap handles and zipper pulls on the LEFT are " COUNTERFIT " Those pics were from an article showing how to tell a fake louis V I got a sample set in from Waterhouse (universal leather) earlier this week. Their veg tan is a real pale color, like most US calf or tooling leathers Here is a youtube link on re lining a LV bag, the repair shop is in England The first leather you see that he makes the lining from is what i think i am looking for. Later in the Vid it looks like he is using calf with an aniline finish for the top trim. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/319685273525471245/ I must have mis read Siegels website. I thought they had closed except for the book binding part. Funny, I used to buy french bridle butts from them in the 70's There is a co. in england that offers fair calf.......i have requested samples from them.. thanks for the help

Thanks ,,i will check it out

Here is another example Pic 1 is Bakers russet bridle shoulder natural Pic 2 is a piece of the same bark tan bridle after treating with ko cho line Sitting on top of a piece of US veg tan same weight for comparison

Hi Folks I am looking for a supplier for the above mentioned calf skins. Bear with me on the description In the early 70's I was doing juried art showst. Bags, belts etc. Anyway i was living in memphis and had a friend who also did leatherwork. He had started learning in Denmark and ended up in Memphis. He is mentioned in the Wilcox and Manning book Leatherwork. He would bring in these beautiful natural or russet calf skins, about 10 to 12 ft. and about 1.5 - 3oz. Upon completing the piece of work he would apply Ko Cho Line and it would turn the leather this beautiful rich golden tan and it would be supple like the milled calf i see today( french and Italian He would never give me his source..oh well So anyway i've just retired and want to get back to what i once loved. But i don't want to use the veg tan i see in the US I really would like to find a source for the european calf. JFJ Baker in england does a beautiful bridle butt in russet. but no calf The pick on the zipper pull (darker one ) is the color after aging or rubbing with ko cho line thanks

Look up C. N. Waterhouse Leather or Universal Leather same co. i received some nice samples today allen