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While having physical rehab on my shoulder the place I went to had some elastic strips of different widths and colors that were used for rehab exercises. They recommended that we purchase some of these to keep up the rehab at home. Based on their recommendation I found mine at a sporting goods store. These are pretty strong bands, about 3 to 4 ft. in length. The strength varies with the width of course. They come in several colors, no black though. Based on my use of them I think that they will last a very long time. Maybe these could work for you. rick

Beautiful work. I am envious of your sewing skills. rick

Try this link and contact the Sweetwater Jaycees and see if they can provide the name of someone who might be able to provide some skins for you. They have a great number of vendors associated with the Rattlesnake Roundup who buy and sell skins and may be able to give you the name of someone from the El Paso area. http://www.rattlesnakeroundup.net/ Hope this helps some. rick

PM finally sent.

seriously, where did the PM link go? Jeff please send payment info. rick

PM no sent. where the hell did the pm link go? Any how Jeff, Ill take them rick

Here is to a quick and full recovery for both of you. rick

Beautiful work.

I didnt see a price listed, what are you wanting for the unit? rick

Hi David and welcome. If you don't have any experience a good way to get started is to go to Tandy, pick out a kit that interests you and start with that. Most kits have everything that you need for the project and include instructions. The Tandy staff should be able to help you choose a good beginning kit. You didn't say where you are located, but ask around to see if there is a leather club or guild in your area. There are some really good ones out there and if they are like the one I belong to pretty much any member will be willing to help you get started. Hope this helps a little. Be sure to let us know how it goes. rick

No matter how you do it, you cannot argue with such great results. I truly hope that some day I can come close to your quality. rick

How did you achieve the effect of engraving the bear claw into the leather? I really like the look.

78757, Austin, Tx

If the prior posters do not take these, I will. Please let me know if they do not follow through. Thanks Rick

Hi dajlit, welcome. rick

Welcome, lots of good people here to help when you get stuck. rick

Another tool that you might consider is a low angle block plane. Ive used one on similar hide with pretty good success. rick

That is truly beautiful work. rick

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When you are coming to Austin, if you are going to have time perhaps we can meet for coffee and tell each other tall tales about how good we are ;-). PM me when you are coming and perhaps we can meet. rick

Ill take this lot. please let me know how to send payment. rick

Where in Texas are you located?

In case it is still needed here is another wire bending jig. http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32012&cat=1,43456,43407 What kind of wire are you needing? rick

That is really neat, nice work! rick