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I decided to go with a more traditional color. Brown, but it looks kinda red in the sunlight. Still have to finish the lace and clean the crud out of the corners and touchup the finish. Tom

Sorry, I didn't really know how the challenge thing worked. And I agree it should be done in the same month. Tom

What is oxblood? Can you but it at Tandy? Tom

I was wondering if I could make a suggestion for a challenge? Strangest project or something wierd you have made. Keeping it clean of course. But if you cant just email me the pics. LOL. Here is a project I have been playing with for quite awhile now. I got the idea from the movie The Da Venci Code. It's a Cryptex thingy. Not sure about the spelling. Tom OOPS, Forgot to ask is the challenge something that has to be made during that month? Tom

The first one is with the lens turned to the little flower and the second one isn't. Thanks guys. Tom

I have ended up with what looks like water stains. I thought it was me until now. So if I clean it with something that will help? Cause I really like the Fiebings colors. Tom

I just make the loop in the same slot. I put a rivet in between each shell but its not needed. Just did it for looks. Tom

I just finished tooling a peice to practice the finish on. I'm gonna try a dark stain over white or natural skulls. If that dont work I'll something else. I think you guys are right about covering up my work. I'll just make a few practice things to try the finish on. Keep the comments coming. I need it. Tom

I know its kinda crude but I'm working oo it. Just need to practice more. Also need to work on my camera skills. This is left handed model. I'm thinking about doing it all black. Any thoughts on that? Tom

I looked at the photos again and now I can see the leaves are in better focus. The camera does have a little flower on it next to the lens. I'll turn it to that and keep trying. Already delivered the 2 plier holders but the guy wants 2 more so I'll put these in the same place and try it on them. Only he wants spring belt clips on them this time. Thanks again for you advice everyone I need all the help I can get. Tom Tom

I'm beganing to think it's me and not the camera. Gonna try and make some kind od photo box. Any ways the guy I gave the last one to just happens to be part owner in a hardware store and he wants more of these things. I just want to make enough to but more leather and tools. Got a real nice punch and a bunch of other stuff with the proceeds of the shopping bag sales. Heres the pics for what they are worth. Tom

I have my Grandfather's rifle. 22 Remington 511. No children so I'll give it to my brothers son. Tom

Thanks Rob, Boy ole Ernie sure has had an interesting life. Looks like a true cowboy. Again thank you. Tom

You just keep after it Butch. You will get the results you want with time and practice. I just started earlier this year too. I use to do it "ALONG" time ago. Then after about a 40 year break I started up again. I'm loving it. You just keep pounding that cow. Tom

I hate to sound stupid but what is a Bosal and what does it do? Tom

If we cant have them arrested can we kill em and eat em. OK so that might be a little drastic. Maybe just a good ole flogging. Tom

That looks like a Whitney punch. I've used mine to punch holes in some pretty heavy metal. I use to do ceiling grid work. if its a whitney thats a good price. Tom

Welcome Rolf I'm Tom from South Carolina. I'm fairly new to leather work. Or should I say renew. I used to do it when I was younger. Like 40 years younger. Man I love those "Winged Chaps" Too cool. Again, welcome. Tom

Had a small peice of leather laying there so while I was waiting for the glue to dry on one of the shopping bags I made this. Actually I just got side tracked as usual. Tom

Man that was some good stuff.i bought a guitar but as of yet not figured it out. Doing ok with the harmonica though. Tom

Here are two more on the way out the door.Tom[attachmen =14465:MG_0006.JPG] OOPS, no pics. Sorry, I'm doing good to find my email.Tom

Here are two more shopping bags. At least thats what I'm calling them. Thier easy and cheap to make. I made them out of heavy upholstery leather. Got a good deal on it. I think I'm gonna make a few more of them. I have some green I'd like to try. Tom

All I can say is OUTSTANDING!! Tom

I'd like to make a donation but I dont do the credit card thing or have paypal. Can I just send a check? Tom

Where can I get that stencil? I really like it. Tom