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I could tell you a way to make one with round stock, drill press and drill vise, cutting torch and a some quenching oil, but the easiest is call Bob Douglas Tools and for $20-$30 you can get a real nice one made of tool steel. Andy Stevens

I know of one that may be for sale please email andy@andystevens.net for the info Andy Stevens

It is a Barry King I think it is largest one he offers.

Here are 3 floral carved purses I built last month, wanted to put them soon but just got the chance. If you are going to be in Sheridan stop by and say hi we will be at Great Basin Leather Company's booth on the putting green. Thanks for looking Andy Stevens

Here is a saddle I just finished last week for a client in Kansas. For those who will be in Sheridan this week stop by our booth Great Basin Leather Company #3 on the putting and say hi. Thanks for looking, Andy Stevens

I buy mine when I work up enough nerve to brave Wal-Mart and the brand I have found there is Gulf Wax.

It will run around $15.00 for one side

It depends on the grade and weight of the skirting if it is D grade $160.00 is high and if it is #2 its cheap assuming it is 13/15 oz. Also find out the drop thru the shoulder and if it is clean.

Very clean and flows very well, also a good job on the layout. Andy Stevens

Bob, I hate to say this but the pictures just don't do this piece justice. I was able to see this piece up close and personal yesterday and you dun did a fine job on every phase of this piece. I do believe it was worth every Kojack moment you told me about over the phone when you where building this project. The only person that will give a little fuss over this will be Keith and he'll want to know the braided edge is at. Happy Trails and we will see you next week Andy

Looks good Tom, but aren't you a little to big for one of these? Andy

The interior is open no dividers with a series of different sized pockets on the side sewn to the liner this was all done according to the clients needs.

Here is another project I have built lately, it is a large size scrap book cover. Andy Stevens

I have not posted any pictures for a couple of years so I thought I would jump back on this train. This is a zipper top briefcase I just finished. Thanks for looking, Andy Stevens

Glad to here Chris it was to good of a line to just die! Andy Stevens

Pretty dang nice really like that english bridle leather you used you did a great job with the finish work also.

Great Basin Cowboy Gear Show and Sale Elko Nevada Jan. 19-Feb. 7 If you are intrerested in putting any pieces of your work in this year please go to www.exploreelko.com and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the icon for the application and more details of the show and sale or you can call us here at JM Capriolas and we can help you with any questions 775.738.5816. Thanks, Andy Stevens

I took alot of photos of the show and party and will be posting a few of them in the near future. We have locked in the dates for next year and most all the vendors will be returning and we have several others that have committed to it, so watch for info on it here in the next few months. Thanks Andy Stevens

Just wanted to let everyone know that www.exploreelko.com is a great website for hotels and other attractions around the Elko area if you are planning on attending our leather show. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call here at Capriolas 775.738.5816.

Just wanted to let everyone know that will also be having a party at our store Friday evening from 5-8pm with food and drinks. J.M. Capriola is located in the historic downtown Elko you will be able to shop, socialize, look around the saddle shop, and enjoy our museum. Andy Stevens

Elko Leather Show July 17 and 18 2009 Elko Convention Center Elko, Nevada www.exploreelko.com www.capriolas.com For more info please contact Paula Wright or Andy Stevens at 888.738.5816 Leather Carving Workshop by Al Gould Rawhide Braiding Workshop by Charile Liesen

Welcome, glad to some others in the area hacking on the dead steers. Good looking shop, all that room has a way of disappearing quick.

This is my process when I sew in gussets whether they are round or square corners. First I make my gusset pattern a 1/2" wider so I have plenty of over lap. Then I rough the area that I will be gluing then I apply a coat of Barge Cement and let it dry then I apply a second coat of Barge and let it get a dry tacky feel to it, then I start to install the gusset being double barged it will stay in place thru a hurricane or a tough sewing job. As soon as I'm done installing I go to sewing it and I use a Adler 205-370 with just a round plate and this works great for me.

A leather sizing belt is a great idea I have been using one for several years one thing a person needs to do a couple time a year is make sure it hasn't stretched and the sizes aren't true, I usually have to make a new one every couple of years. When taking orders over the phone or via the internet I ask them to use a tailors measuring tape and run it through their belt to get their size and from that number you need to know what they are planning on using for a buckle and have them measure the hook or end of the tongue to the bar (where the belt wraps around) and subtract that number from the waist measurement and from that you have the your belt size.

Hansen stringers are great and Gail Hought makes a really good one I have both and use each one of the them for different strings. The Hought does not have the splitter but has 45 and 33 angles and the Hansen has a splitter.