natenaaron

I need 4 good quality square-ish belt buckles. Is there a place I can order small quantity, quality buckles? looked at that ohio place and I could not tell if i could only buy 1-4 buckles. SLC did not have what I was looking for..

No leather yet but my wife has resewn a few buttons on my pants with it. So far she has not had to resew those.

Totally get it now. Thanks for the explanation.

I've been reading searching and scratching my head over this since it was posted. I am just to thick to get it I guess. Can you explain?

Leathercraftlibrary.com is great. Thanks for pointing me to it.

When you are new you may not know "proper names". Up until yesterday I had no idea there was a difference between the two. I just referred to them in my mind as those leather clamp things. Even using the search function yielded no direct explanation to the question I had. I surmised it and then asked to make sure. 25b, I read most of those posts you linked, before they were linked and did not find a single one that told how to sit using the stitching pony. If it was there I missed it. You notice that I did not ask questions about building one, how much pressure to put on the leather, etc...This means I did do a search. And yes, many folks get pissy when a new person asks questions that were asked before. I am not a member of a lot of forums but the layout of this site is definitely not user friendly for new folks. The first thing I looked for when I got here was a section with this information as well as a place to formally introduce myself. If there were a section filled with these oft posed questions then it would be much more newby friendly. A friendly point to this section Would be neither a hassle, nor cause frustration. The getting started section might be the closest option the site has but it falls short of preventing questions such as mine have been. I understand it gets monotonous responding to those questions, but each time people do, even if it is to point to a thread already explaining it, a new person feels welcomed.

Is this thought right? Stitching horse is a piece of furniture. Big Stitching pony is put between the thighs, the butt is planted on your favorite chair and you stitch away. Is this about right? I'm that new so be nice

I feel your frustration. We have been trying to sell my father-in-laws business for the last 8 years. Unlike yours we have had to keep this running to pay the property taxes and other stuff. We tried to sell it all in one lump, "Boat shop in a box" is what I called it. We realized after a few years that that was not going to happen. Good luck with the sale. We have slowly started to sell off inventory in lots. Still not easy but doable and market value is not there. Everyone wants something for nothing. If you decide to sell stuff in lots Keeps folks posted. I know I would be interested in some leather.

That's pretty handy. Thanks for posting. I am sure my one ton arbor press is too big but been wanting a small one.

All these different names. Ok, will watch the pricking iron videos. So there is a difference between pricking irons and stitching irons? Can pricking irons pound all the way through? If they can't I definately want stitching irons.

I've been looking at stitching spaces trying to decide what I like. I've decided I like the closer together stitches and from what I can tell it would be like 8-10 stitches per inch. When I look for diamond punches I see 2-4-6 punch kits but they seem to be further spaced than I want. On the springfield leather site they all kinds. SOme are called lacing chisels, others diamond chisels. I want to saddle stich so I assume I want the diamond chisels. Is there a place that sells the 10/inch punches or closer spaced with lower number of prongs?

0k So, belly is not good?

If you go to 4:45 and freeze the frame the leather looks kind of wrinkly but in a weird way. Why is it like this?

SO I cut the liner to the actual finished length and the outer part longer?

Thanks folks. Now I have another question. Oldtoolsniper says the belt is more rigid, Does this affect the way it curves or should the liner be a tad smaller than the outer layer to accommodate the bend around the waist? Or, should I laminate the two pieces as they hang over a barrel?

another silly questuon. Why would you line a belt? gonna make a belt to practice stitching and can find how to line but not why.

Thanks byggyns. I was going to work up to the case/bag but it is a goal.

Thanks, mlapaglia. Leather thickness is something I am having a hard time wrapping my head around. Sending an e-mail to one of the leather places this morning.

Thanks Art. Those places are closed when I have the chance to call so I will what I can get done through e-mail. I appreciate the help.

The problem, Art is I would not know good from bad. That is how new I am. Heck I can't even figure out how to order from Maverick Leather.

I am pretty wary of dyeing leather at this point and I found this dyed side. Are these guys reputable? And, is 7-8 Oz to thick for notebook covers or maybe a small bag? You folks are great. Thanks for the advice you have given. http://www.leatherunltd.com/leather/oak/oak.html

Sounds like a good enough reason to wonder in there. Just to see if she is alright. Totally off topic. I wondered why my mechanics were ordering so much from NAPA until I saw the delivery girl. She left and my NAPA bill went way down.

No round knife? I assumed it was the staple of the leather worker's kit. I also assumed you wanted a non flexible blade for skiving. I use my Stanley to whittle because it has some flex. Yes I do mean a gouge.

Thanks for the info. SOme things from Harbor freight are great others are crap and it is a crap shoot which you get. I have a grinder that has out lasted the big names, and another that burnt up the first hour. Don't like that kind of inconsistency. I am looking for what I think would be the simplest tool kit to start with for what I want to do which is learn the basics of cutting, sewing and finishing simple projects like wallets, notebook covers, and the like. Aiming for bag and case making in the near future. The SNAP-ON man and I get along great but he is disheartened because I only purchase what I need when I need it. 1.5 and 1 inch Punch. That fork looking thing that punches holes Diamond Awl Corner punch Round knife Skiving knife (if someone says you can't skive with a round knife) Good divider v-tool Burnisher What do people think of those adjustable groover things that some folks use to recess the stitches.

Hey look Natenaaron is asking another probably dumb question I was about to purchase some tool stuff from Tandy and stopped myself. Is Tandy like the Wal-mart of the leather world, and I should avoid even buying tools from there?