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Thank you, this will be useful. rick

That is truly awesome. Beautiful detail.

How about buying a clock kit with precut parts? Local hobby store or google would be a good place to start'

Yep, Ive used a speed stitcher. Works fine for some instances but for the work shown my money is on Tinker. rick

I really like the basket weave model. Tooling the interior of the flap was a great idea. I think that you are ready for the big time. rick

I believe that i have the same blanchard pricking wheel fanninator and i thought that the markings on the wheels were tpi instead of spi. I got mine out and ran all four of the wheels and measured them and it sure looks like tpi to me. If it matters the wheels with mine are marked 7, 8, 10 & 12. Either way 11 or 12 its still very fine stitching rick

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Dye wont take on waxed thread. You can buy smaller amounts in various colors from http://www.rmleathersupply.com/collections/all The only spool of tiger that comes in 1000 meter spool is the 0.6mm. Are you sure that is the size that you want? The heavier sizes come in 500 meter spools. If you are unfamiliar with the different diameter thread perhaps order a small amount of a few different sizes. It can be confusing when first starting out figuring which size you need. rick

A really classy seat on a classic bike. Really nice work. rick

Its too late for you now, you're hooked. Doing really nice work too.

That is really nice work. A piece to be proud of.

Just ran across this thread and wanted to add my thanks. This chart is a great tool. rick

I like it, looks like you achieved your goal. rick

Well if that is your first holster I think i am going to sell all my tools for a dollar and take up drinking for a new hobby. My first attempt at a holster was not anywhere the quality of yours. That is really nice work. rick

Not sure how much this might help but, for straight 45 degree cuts I use a piece of 1x2 inch maple with a 45 degree bevel. If you are doing the same size repeatedly perhaps you could have a circular beveled template made from some 1 inch stock. rick

Both items are really nice. I especially like the red and black combo. rick

What kind of stiffener panels are you using? rick

That is really sharp, very cool design. If you dont mind, what leather did you use and how much did it take? rick

I like that design, pretty neat. Nice looking wallet also. rick

BearMan, are you still making these? rick

Now I wish I hadn't sold my Harley! Really nice, that is going to get lots of attention. rick

I order tiger thread and an occasional tool from Andriy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftnTools Shipping on my last order was $19.00 from the Ukraine. Takes about a week. No hassle using my credit card. rick

what awl (size/brand/model#) did you use? I want to try something as small and delicate as your watchband but I don't have an awl small enough to do the work. I have tried to reduce one down with a sharpening stone but haven't gotten what i need so far. Thanks rick

JLSleather wrote As I sometimes say, IF you can't TELL the difference, then why PAY the difference? I'm stealing that little bit of gold for my own use -- with your permission of course. rick

The local "Ace Hardware" carries some that I believe matches the ones shown. Not sure if they are in your area, if not try Home Depot or Lowes Hardware. rick