King's X

Welcome to the forum. My Chinese is not good at all, so don't worry. Plenty of Sheridan inspiration on this forum!

Very nice work! Welcome to the forum

Found this eBay auction for a Bell Knife Leather Skiver. It states pick up only and listed the area as Tarrytown? 250602117676 Good luck

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Very nice work!

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Very nice design. BTW: Is that a custom tool in your photograph?

Just heard from Mr. Linnell. "George had triple bypass surgery today. His son called me about 10 minutes ago to tell me that they had just talked to the surgeon and all went well. He is still in recovery. I guess he as much as 95% blockage in some arteries." Good news, keep your prayers coming!!

Beautiful work!

We hope for a speedy recovery.

I am not anyone you listed on your thread, but could you have some type of Bridle leather? Maybe someone else can chime in on this answer. I am happy for you man. I hope it works out.

thanks Hidepounder! Will do.

Very nice!

Welcome to the forum! Greetings from Texas, USA.

It makes sense. I was thinking about changing the flower to all different or like you said the middle want different. As for the leaf, when I went back and look at it, I saw what you and others were saying. I will take your advice. As for the space, I put a sticker there. I may not put it in and just put my bench stamp there. I don't know yet, but I will fill it in. I appreciate all of the comments.

Thanks for the comments. ClayB - I meant to do a turn back and I notice what you are talking about. I will have to keep that in mind when I tool it. TimDreamer- I tried to keep them proportion to everything else. I will take another look and see how I will change it. I hope to tool it this weekend. I am off and home with the kids for spring break. Thanks again all. BTW: my patterns are free to use. I have the first two patterns on my facebook page. Later. No artist Doc, just something I would like to conquer a bit. I hope to take this whole year to learn more pattern designing. Penden- Appreciate the comments.

This is my third attempt at drawing up my own patterns. I am always open to any critiques. Enjoy!

Stevenson-Paxton in California. $99 a side.

I know how you feel. Our local association just tagged me for my weeds. It sucks doing yard work after the winter months. Good luck.

I know you care about the oops, but I believe you have a fine product there. I have some thick leather and have been contemplating such a project. thanks for sharing.

I found these videos on 'YouTube' from WC at Standing Bear's in California. I recall a few members on here recently asked about beveling? WC has a good short video on beveling that might help. http://www.youtube.com/user/StandingBears Good luck

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I thought I saw one on eBay under the Western Tack section? I can't remember. Good luck.

I cannot come close to Bob's experience, but I don't mind telling you what I do. I use a sponge to wet my lighter weight leathers if I have to do a quick job or last minute. If I have a heavier weight leather, I will follow something close to Bob's method. I don't use a box, but I will use a plastic bag and just set it on my granite block overnight. I have also used the method of dunking my leather and then setting on my block with a piece of glass on top to set up overnight. Both methods have work well. I guess it just depends on my mood. Oh, my water also has Pro-Carve in it. The thing that you need to look for that is more important is how your leather feels. For instance, is it cool to the touch? How does it feel when you place the grain side up to your cheek? Cool/cold is good, hot or normal would signify that the moisture is gone. The color is another factor, but you can not depend on it because of the different leathers. I have used Tandy leather, which is bleached and the color is different. Hermann Oak leather which is what I use now shows a different color when wet and dry. I can judge by the color in HO, but not Tandy. Now, I have found that lighter leather will dry out faster than thicker leather. If my lighter leather appears to be dry, I will turn it over and wet the back. I will then keep it that way on my granite block and allow it to set in for about 15-30 mins until it absorbs it. The time is not crucial, you can check it to make sure it sets in and is ready. You can always leave it longer depending on how it cuts or tools. Play with it. Remember, I am a hobbyist and do not do this everyday like others. Maybe someone else will chime in to help you. Good luck

Welcome to the forum! You have another member from France on here by the name of Pino. He is on vacation right now and probably not answer this thread.