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We have a few Aussies on this forum. Hopefully, someone will be able to get you the help you need. Best of luck!

Welcome to the forum.....very nice work you have there!

As mentioned above, I would recommend if you are looking for older quality tools that you stay with known quality and respectable sellers like Bruce, and Bob Douglas. I do not believe that you cannot go wrong and there are no added ebay fees.

I sell on eBay quite frequently and I have found that the listing price is the catch to your ad. Some of my ads that are listed higher because of the item take a little bit longer to sell than my .99, 1.99 and 4.99 listing prices. Also, I do agree that eBay has declined and people moving on to other sites. I would suggest that you try to sell your items to your focus group right HERE. We have many members that are new to this craft and would benefit from most of your items for sale. Either way good luck!

You have definitely made huge progress. I see my first piece of work everyday......It was a notebook that I made that I still use as an idea pad. Just goes to show others that practice, practice and more practice is the best medicine for success. Plus, your wood turning isn't bad either......LOL. Just kidding!

Ron......you use anything that you believe will help you feel better about your work. Post some before and after pictures.

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum and greetings. Very nice work you have there!

Springfield leather company sells 'Clear-Lac' which I use, but the cost and restrictions to your country may be an issue. Check out a product called 'RTC Sheridan Finish' by a company called Bee's Natural.

I've seen one similar to this one, but it was bench made by a Japanese artist. I have never seen exactly one of these. Hummm.

My top 3 have to be the SK-3, Ol' Smoothie and my custom swivel knife with a Barry King blade. I own all of the Stohlman knives and the only issue with them is that (for me) there is wasn't enough grip quality on the barrel. Probably because they are cast. I would say If the barrel and saddle work out for you...........May I suggest that you try out one of Barry King blades for under $20. He is even making blades to fit the shaft diameter of the Craftool swivel knife. Just a suggestion.

I was involved in a thread between friends in Germany and Argentina on Facebook.. This issue came up and it would appear to be different models. I was surprised to hear that the Lucris is $1,500 usd. I have seen the Weaver model for about $900 (if I remember correctly) at a leather show last year. Still too much for me.....might have to stick with a press conversion. Good luck!

I agree with Bruce....I purchased this set and have since added to the set over the years.

Have you tried Hide Crafter in Fort Worth, Texas?

Alan wrote quite a few articles on designs and history for MIWL. Very good articles.

I see it at the annual show I attend and have played with it every time. I just cannot justify the cost though I would like a small one. I agree that the Habor Freight conversion would work out well at such a reduce cost. I have a friend that has one and it works good for him. Either way, the Weaver one looks like it would work well too. It is smaller than any seal press you convert. Good luck

welcome to the forum and greetings from Central Texas, USA!

Barra: I have a lot of success with Wayne's tutorial. I hope this helps. http://www.slideshar...-stamp-tutorial

Most of them are wrapped and in storage. I have an idea for a custom shadow box in my head so that I can put it on the wall in my shop area to display them. I do keep probably my favorite 12 on my bench, each with different knife tips. It makes it easier if I need a beader or edge blade or bevel blade to just reach for the particular knife instead of changing out blades. Thanks.

Hey Ben Included are just a couple of pictures of my swivel knife collection. It has been some time since I took this for my blog. I have added a few more knifes to this collection to include the Craftool 50 Year Anniv, a Hackbarth plus a few more. Interesting thing, when I started leathercraft, I was given a knife that had a 'peg' for a handle and a blade inserted. I thought it was junk and passed it on. If I only knew back then what I had.......man. Enjoy!

I have a couple of Barry King tools for sale. #3 Four Point Barb Wire tool (Retails $60) #3 Angle Basketweave tool (Retail $50) I will sell them individually for the retail price and shipping within the US will be included. If you are out of the country, I will deduct the difference between US shipping and you pay the difference to your country. If you purchase both of them, I will offer a slight discount plus include shipping within the US. I will accept payment through PayPal. Send me a PM to work out the details. Thanks for looking.

I have one more name that I remembered after my posting. You can contact Brad Cooper through the Tandy Leather Factory Store in Ventura, CA. He might be able to direct you to some private instruction. Good luck and safe travels.

Interesting! I have always taught not to re-cut a previous line and this might be your problem. If you are cutting the leather while dry, you will have problems, I would think. When you properly wet your leather to start your second knife cuts, you will cause the fibers to contract and your previously cut lines may close up. I would think if your knife is dragging even after properly moistening your leather, it is probably your knife tip. I would still suggest that you sharpen your knife blade. Here is another suggestion I would make is for you to use a stylus to draw your pattern out on the leather. When you are ready to work on the project, you wet the leather and go about your cutting after you properly sharpen and strop your knife before use. Just a suggestion.

Wow....another icon gone......lol

When you are done with the grounds throw them in your flower beds for nutrients. Be careful with dogs though they like to eat it, but will soon find out it was not a great idea and throw up.