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DRGo on Shop talk website and take a look at one of Pete Gorrell's books.....if I remember correctly, he had such a book?? Now, I don't do saddles, but I remember seeing some like it.

SpinnerI have purchased from Springfield and pay about $35-$40 for 100 yards.....cannot remember...ol timers disease. I was talking with Big Papa leather last night and told him that I remember someone mentioned on here about a site that sold 100 yards in a dozen colors for $30? I cannot remember the site name, but I will have to find it for BPL and will post it here for you all!

too much work....plus most of you are doing holsters.......when I am having to transfer floral and basketweave reference lines....I like a sharp scratch awl or stylus to make a faint line and move on. It is interesting to hear you all mention your methods.

You DA man!

Yup! He was surprised how well his knife cut the second time around! You going to the boot and saddle show in a couple of weeks? I be there with 3-4 LW members. We are going to hold Paul up for some swivel knifes. Lol If you do go, just look for the 'urban' cowboys......the dudes in t-shirts and shorts! Don't worry, we stand out every year just like the guys from South America that come! Good night! Well, that didn't last long! The blade is going to the proud new owner. I am glad it will get someone who really cares about these vintage tools! Thanks R.C. Good evening!

We have a member on here who has made many person stamps. Check out her site....www.lasergiftcreations.com Tell Brenda that LW sent you!

Run Alex before they track you down! No really, nice job!

Welcome to the forum and greetings from Central Texas! Pictures, we want pictures!

If your near France or Venice...................I've help two LW members who live there. I could see if they could hook up with you and help you out? maybe one on one? On the main LW forum page, scroll down to the "For Sale" section under books and video. I have some beginner things on there.....take a gander! Shiipping will kill you though. Eitherway, I would try buying on here first......you can always contact the sellers back and usually are very helpful! Either way, your on the winning side, Happy Carving!

Very nice! very industrial looking, but sleek cellphone holder. Thanks for sharing!

I learned my lesson about light color dyes and pen on the front. I now make a pattern out of poster board for all pieces and use a scratch to lightly scratch my line. I then cut, tool and dye before cutting the pieces out. It works for me. I hope this helps.

Thanks Ben. Yeah, I agree anything is better than a generic blade unless you listen to Hidepounder (and I do always). I had a guy come into the local Tandy store where I was meeting with some guild members one Saturday. I try to make myself useful and answer questions for people when the MIT points me out from the register and says "that guy can help you!" Anyways, this guy was watching me carving out something, can't remember. He looked at me and pulled out a half back from his pocket and presented to me. He said how come my cuts do not look like your cuts? I patiencely waited to answer until I could come up with an answer. Before answering, I asked the guy how long he has been carving and he said this time, 1 month, but he has experience going back to high school. He then asked to hold my swivel knife which I believe I was using my Japanese swivel knife with a reworked ceramic blade. I allowed him to cut with it and he looked amazed! He then presented me with his generic off the wall Tandy knife and I cut on a scrap of leather. Okay, I attempted to cut on the leather. I felt like the blade had donkey locked and would not allow me to do anything with it, so I looked at the blade tip as I asked the guy when was the last time he sharpened it? Taking a play out of Hidepounder's play book. He said, "you have to sharpen these?" It is okay because I thought the same thing when I first started. Our guild treasurer and Tandy manager always has a 3-way sharpener in the store, so I took it out and oiled the stones. I spend about 20 minutes working the blade and gave it back to the owner with some home work. After showing him how to properly strop (or how I do it) I told him to go home and strop this blade properly for 30 to 45 minutes slowly and patiencely until he could use it as a mirror to shave! Then he could come back the following Saturday for some cutting exercises. The next Saturday, we worked on some practice pieces. He is learning! A tidbit of worthless information for you all. Thanks for listening! Hidepounder is right, if you get it sharpened right, the rest will come!

$4.95 Priority mail to ship anything under 4"x8". It is a very old blade probably going back to when they came out. It cuts nice, but I am into thin blades. I have been reworking my stamping area and clearing stuff out that I do not use, which the exception of some collection tools that I have. I did some upgrading the last year and a half to Barry Kings, Hackbarths and others, so I am basically getting rid of my stuff that I started out with. I guess I am half decent at this leather stuff where I can have some of my tools match. lol. Thanks

I have a used one that is in great shape that came in the packet with the Ruby Blade. Both of them gotta be old since the cap on the swivel knife was once clear and now yellow? Send me a pm with an offer for the beveling tip and we will see what we can work up. I am easy, but don't tell the wife since I like to play hard to get! I've got a few more tools up for sale like western type edgers, but I have a fellow LW stewing over the purchase. Since he buys from me, I kinda give him first chance. I got a pair of Sampson manufacturing 8" adjustable wing dividers (used), but in great shape especially after I cleaned them up! I will see what else I can dig up....anyone interested send me your email address via PM (personal message) and I will email my list. Thanks to all that answer the burning question...........what is a Ruby blade worth!

BillyM You've got the shipping and handling cover.....now how much for the knife tip? LOL Randy there is one brand new starting at this price you mentioned. A couple of others are starting at just over half of that. That is why I figured I ask here. Ben That is not bad for $18 bucks US......unfortunately the shipping will be about half from Australia. I do appreciate the link. I never heard about this supplier before....I have bookmarked it. Thanks again

I received this Ruby blade from a dear friend. It is brand new with the yellow cap still on. It has never seen a swivel knife. What is this worth? I am thinking it is time to find another home for it. I've seen prices come and go on eBay, but you cannot really trust this site for evaluating value. appreciate it.

Very nice work.

Very innovative idea! Glad it worked! Using Bobby's ways will not send you down the wrong direction!

I live in Habor Frieght. I can send you three posts now. I will trade the post for just one wooden attachment and pay your shipping cost. That way you can be up three posts until you can replenish your stock to make more. Either way, your cost is just a bit low. I would sell them shipped for about $15 - $18. Your not going to make bank on this, but your not going to lose your a..... With the cost of shipping, you have several options. I would probably order a half or dozen for our guild meetings. You see I give gifts away during our meetings and I have a small budget to do this and your invention would fit nicely. I appreciate the consideration!

I thought some of your crafters interested in making guitar straps or learning how some basic tools work should take a gander at this documentary film. It is on YouTube Search for 'A Dying Art Form' by BreezyFilms Enjoy! I also posted it on my facebooks site in case you want to refer to it off your FB site! Happy Carving

Very awesome! If you get tired of this one, I am always in the market to buy one for my Dremel just let me know. As for the post, I purchased them at Harbor Frieght without the rubber sanding gripper thingy. My son kept losing my, so I now have about three in reserve. I believe Homes Depot and Lowes sells them as well. Just FYI. Enjoy!

I just saw about two or three sides of white chrome tan with a nice top finish. It wasn't nothing too bad. I believe they were on clearance for $39.99 a side. They also had a soft pink for anyone looking. I was looking for some turqouise or gold for a friend wanting a filigreed journal cover. It is the Tandy Leather Factory in Austin Texas 512-302-4440. Ask for Audrey or Dennis when you call. I hope this helps!

Nope!