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I appreciate the response. I will give the fabric shop a go first. Thanks again. Happy New Year's greeting from Round Rock, Texas

I emailed you, thanks for the offer! Happy New Year's greeting from Round Rock, Texas, USA

I appreciate the response. Thanks again. "Remember to stop and strop." Greetings from Round Rock, Tx

Thanks for your question. It is not real alligator, but an embossed black leather that I received in an estate sale. The pattern came from several project designs that I have seen off the internet. The corners were not going to be cut originally, but it was one of those "I cut one, now what." I then laid the black embossed leather on the back and reduced the corner pieces down a bid and glue them all down using my granite block to place some pressure and create a molded effect. The project took some three months because my artisically challenged mind went through some brain farts. Thanks to the my guild members and their advice that brought me through to the end of this project. Thanks again, Happy New Years greeting from Round Rock, Tx Note: I will be in S/A towards the end of January. If you send me a PM with your addy and number, I will make it a point to stop and visit. I appreciate the invitation. eleven99atsbcglobal.net

I haven't posted any work pictures here probably because I do not do this for a living, so when I get a wild hair I usually go on a carving/stamping binge and cut-bang away. Anyways, I just wanted to share my lastest work. Any comments would be gladly accept 'good or bad.' Appreciate it. Happy New Year greetings from Round Rock, Tx

Hello all and I hope that everyone's New Year is off to a good start. Anyways, my wife is kinda jealous because I just completed a "Koozie" and "secretary" for my brother in law and sister for xmas/new years. I was thinking about doing a medium size bag for her. If anyone has one that is larger than a "tandy lindsey bag" and about a "market" bag would be great if I can get some pattern help. I am looking for the pattern to be large at the bottom and taper off towards the top with strap and handle. Any help would be greatly appreciated! New Years greeting from Round Rock, Texas

May I ask what your overall finish was on the cover? It appears to be ala-natural but then the work throws me off. I appreciate it. Very nice work! New Years greeting from Round Rock, TX

That's unique. I just used this border tool last night and it is starting to grow on me. Nice work, JBird! New Years greeting from Round Rock, Tx

I actually have the white, red and black from HF, which I learned from a local belt maker. He loves it and so far, I have found it to work for me. Happy New Year's greeting from Round Rock, Texas

Ben Thanks for sharing, I am glad to see other carry more than one swivel knife.....I usually catch hell at our Saturday morning O.F.C. meeting at our Tandy LF. Happy New Year's greeting from Round Rock, TX

Rawhide, appreciate the information and to Mr. Main, always a pleasure see his work. Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Texas

AHA Ok, I appreciate the description and lesson. Either way, it sure is beautiful work! Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx

Awesome work, but I have a question? What is a 'rope can'? Sorry, some of us 'urban folk' we need a 'scratch & sniff' description. Thanks Happy New Years greeting from Round Rock, Texas

That is really neat way to haul books especially college size books. Thanks for sharing Happy New Years greeting from Round Rock, Texas

I have three of the Barry Tapered Mauls, one straight Maul Master and one 2lb Stohlman Straight. I agree with RAWHIDE, I really enjoy and use the tapered models more. It feels more comfortable for me when I strike the tools. my .02 cents Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx

Thanks to all that chimed in and helped 'Ed' I just found it to be a beautiful piece. Happy New Years greeting from Round Rock, Texas, USA

Welcome to the forum where you will find many masters and tons of opinions. Seek and you shall find. Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx USA

That's beautiful! Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx

Amazing, sir! Happy New Years greeting from Round Rock, TX

Take a look at this burnisher, wow. I thought I would share it with you all. http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-edge-burnisher...A1%7C240%3A1318 Happy New Years greetings from Round Rock, Tx

Yea, I checked Dennis' collection and didn't find anything like that, but I would mind a copy. He has allowed me to make personal use copies of items before. Since I don't run a business or charge, he gets it back from in sales. Plus, I started teaching the Basic carving class there with Jim. We usually get together for the our Saturday morning O.F.C. Coffee Club every week if you want to drop by. I am usually available on Sundays if you have some free time. I appreciate the response.

Is Tan kote and Super Sheen the same? Does it accomplish the same objective. What about Neat-lac? I appreciate the lesson. Happy New Year's greeting from Round Rock, Texas

Mr. ClayB I appreciate the lesson. Ms. Joanna, thanks for sharing with us. It looks amazing from start to finish. Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

I appreciate the response. You are the second to mention the Texas Ranger Museum. I live about 1 1/2 hours away and I think I will make a trip this coming weekend. I will let you all know what I come up with after the visit. I appreciate the information and the picture. I hope you don't mind that I printed out the picture and now is hung up in my makeshift shop for reference.I love this site! great information..... Greetings from Round Rock, TexasSide note: I believe Troy West built the presidential saddle? I remember reading something about it. Anyways...just a tidbit.Oh I forgot, if you have those doodle pages and are willing to make copies for me, I will gladly pay for them.Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

Adding more about Joanna's 'thread', I actually bidded on a book and pattern set on ebay before christmas titled something like 'Spanish floral carving' ? Anyways, I really wanted to have the pattern book just to admire the floral patterns and how they differ from the 5 discussed earlier. I lost the bid, it went way to high for me to admire, but a copy would have been just as good....old well. Greetings from Round Rock, Tx.