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Tina: Thanks for sharing. I am starting to learn how to draw floral patterns for myself and you have encouraged me to post one up each month along with you. I think I can do one a month. I don't do commission work, but I am more like a weekend crafter. Thanks for the encouragement and you have a beautiful site! ATX

Welcome to the site. You will find some other artisans that specialize in your craft. Good luck!

Thanks for asking a good question that as a new leathercrafter, it took me some time to perfect. I will usually contour my edges with my beveler; wet down the edges with water before I use a very fine sandpaper "sponge." I then sand the edges (all in the same direction, very important). Once I feel comfortable with the the edge, I will either wet them down with water or gumtack and use a Cocobolo slicker. The friction of the slicker will cause the edges to turn out slickly smooth. I did start out with a circular plastic slicker from Tandy, but I now perfer the wood slicker. I heard Deer antlers work well for a slicker, but I have never tried one. I did read that you should wear a mask when sanding or drilling on an antler due to something harmful in the antlers. Oh yea, make sure you dye or color your edges before you slick them. This is just something that I do with my edges. Good luck! ATX

Welcome to the forum! Greetings from Austin, TX

Tazzman If you get a chance, I would like to see a picture of your new drill press slicker. I am in the market for one. I have seen the plastic one on ebay that looks like the Weaver model. I am glad I read this thread before I purchased the plastic one. Thanks, ATX

Welcome to the forum and be prepared to gain a wealth of knowledge. Greetings from Austin, Texas, USA

Nice touch!

Allen Welcome to our forum. Take a look around and you will find the most talented and knowledgable craftsmen/women around. You will not be let down. Greetings from Austin, TX Sam member Longhorn Trail Leather Guild www.legendsandlies.com

Welcome to the forum. A wealth of knowledge you will find it here.

My mentor says that the most common mistake is that neatsfoot oil needs time to penetrate the leather and cover all of the pores. He recommends to apply the liquid and let is sit for a minimum of two days before proceeding with the rest of the recipe. It has worked for me and I cannot comment on any problems doing it this way. Good luck....I hope it works out.

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your other prized possession next to your wife, of course!

You are your worst critic because it looks awesome. I have been planning on building one, but since I just my dining table to do my stamping and living room chair to do my sewing, I am really going to have to find something creative. Thanks for sharing.

Very nice work. Where do you get that ABS plastic? Somewhere general or a specialty shop? Any help would be appreciated.

I just placed an order yesterday and found out that the online catalog is not up to date. An item that I wanted to order was discontinued. They will check while they have you on the phone. I was very happy with the rest of the service.

Very nice and keep practicing myself.

Very nice and proud you should be.

Thanks for the link and jpeg.

EVM Greeting from an ELA transplant now in Austin, Tx. very nice work. Thanks for joining the forum. Firme stuff!

nice work!

Gary...that's beautiful! Gotta a question, is the carving pattern a normal pattern for you or did you enlarge it? How much did you enlarge it if I may ask or how did you get the leafs that big? Appreciate it.

Compared to my work, it is perfect! I would proud to have this bag and can easily see it on my motorcycle tank as a focus point. It really is beautiful work!

Does any one have any information where I can find replacement handles for my 3lb Al Stohlman maul. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I APPRECIATE THE TUTORIAL.

BEAUTIFUL!

Do you have a pattern for the lighter holster & is it something you can share with me? They look cool and I thought it would be something to have for a small project.