Bruce H

Our local facebook garage sale page has an antique leather punch for sale for $30 Is this something I should buy? Would i find myself using it for punching leather...Will it work for setting rivets too? I do not know the first thing about them. Here's one just like it on Ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Cast-Iron-REX-Metal-Leather-Press-Punch-Riveter-Hand-Tool-R-/300927824358?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4610b231e6 Will my drill press be more useful? Someone please educate me. Thanks so much! Bruce

Looks good! Really Kool!

I really like it...The colors are perfect...Nice Quality!

Whoa man! Very, Very nice! I like em all!!!! Keep up the good work!

Wow! I love the double rig...That is sweeeet!

Nice!

Excellent...I really like it! You've nailed it!

Yep...Looks Great...Tell us about the steel.

Wow...I love the color! What is the material and did you do the color? This is really nice!

Right on!!! Very nice work!

I'm a newbie...Haven't been at it long but have ran into the same problem (40-50 Tools) Great idea...Im gonna steal your idea!!!! Right on!!!!

I know nothing about saddles but those have some nice clean lines! Very Nice work indeed!!!!

I like the heck out of it...Nice clean lines with a hidden hinge and a sweet lever lock...Very Kool!!!

Oh My...Not what I expected...Too nice for work...GREAT JOB! I might be able to do that in 20 years or so...LOL

Wow...Very, very Nice Work!

Thanks everyone...The replies are appreciated! I think i'll try em out and see how they work prior to cutting them off. I do like the hose clamp idea and will give it a try if i decide to cut them versus sanding. I also like the idea to reserve one for heavy stamping. Great ideas! Thanks again!

Hi, I recently purchased a group of used tools off Ebay and 3 rawhide mallets came with the the set. 2 of these are used with some wear, but to me they don't appear to be extensively used. My question is should i face these off on the sander, so that they can wear to my form / striking angle? Any help would be appreciated Thanks in advance Bruce

Thanks Tramp the reply is appreciated! I just ordered a new 1/4" blade...I don't know what the big deal is its just another $10 buks...well plus another $10 for something else...The dollars just keep adding up...LOL Now if i can somehow just make money buy perfection / experience i'd have it made. I'm with you i think the 1/4 blade may give better vision when carving. My work area looks like an operating room with all the lighting / shinny tools laying around...LOL Thanks again Bruce

Hi everyone...I hope these are not redundant questions. I'm new to the forum and the leather world...I've been doing lots of reading. I purchased a lot (Group) of tools off Ebay and a swivel knife was included. I have this sharpened and stropped it cuts well but tight curves etc. are hard to maneuver. This is a 3/8 straight blade knife. My questions are should I be using a 1/4" angled blade for making swoops / small curves etc.? Can i use this blade all the time? Basically I'm practicing on small oak leaves and Sheridan style flowers. (On small scraps of leather) Do any of you use 1/4" angled blades all the time or switch back and forth? Should i steer away from a hollow ground blade as a beginner? Or do i just need more practice with my 3/8" blade?..Again i feel that i have this very sharp...No skipping or dragging is taking place and I feel the leather is cased well. Thanks in advance! Bruce