fredk

Is there any way I can arrange just to see active topics rather than every single posting? On the old forum I could see a list of active topics and then decide if I wanted to read or reply in them On this new one I can only list 'unread' and it shows every single posting

bye-bye

I don't use facebook or other sites like that. I prefer to be anonymous so I can continue my under cover work as a spy with the CIA whoops.............should na have told you that last bit.

If I am an Easter Egg, then I am a Faberge one

I'm 430mm long, weigh about 165 grams, and I'm very cute ~~ What did you expect? I'm a chameleon.

You're both like chalk and cheese. Does she live in the Aldershot/Farnham area too? Its been a long time since I spent time at Aldershot.

Only when kept in captivity. In their natural environment they are self sufficient I see you've changed your profile picture so everyone can see just how pretty you are. Aika is on the left everybody.

I'm a chameleon trying hard to be a wild stallion,

Of course. Everyone is unique in their own way. Some are like sheep, some are like chameleons and some are like wild stallions.

You'll never find another Al Stohlman; he was totally unique. But you may find someone who aspires to be as good as him.

That is the only way for Earls Grey Another way is an abomination And never to be taken after 11am. One dry biscuit allowed, no dunking, no scones, no toast. Well, men are men, because if they weren't they'd be women.

Fine. I'm a trained swords master - fenced for N.I. I'm also a good shot - also represented N.I.armed forces in competition I also make tea - which ever sort you'd like, from light, thru Earls Grey, to good 'aul Belfast Shipyard Brew Next? Just kidding. I never fight over wimmin. I let others do that, then step in afterwards.

I've never had the problem. I'm logged on 24/7, or very nearly.

Use pure brass rivets, or is sewing the joint an option?

I tried some oil based wood dye on some scrap veg tan. Just see what it would do. It soaked in alright, but only coloured the leather lightly. When it dried it shrunk the leather and hardened it.

yup. they are around. I'm around. In N.I. Rather a beginner at leather work. I don't show off any of my work though. Hampshire is nice. I must get down that way sometime soon again. I want to visit Mary Rose again. PS. yup guys Aika is pretty. And she has a pretty well organised work room. She keeps most of her tools on a well sorted wall board, all visible and within easy reach. I must get that organised too sometime. But I prefer to work with a window beside or behind me, rather than work towards it the way you have your main work desk Aika. Is your dark hair still long Aika?

I can add little to what has already been said. I've had customers like that. I've done over 10,000 deals on ebay, and have had about 10 to 15 like this messer of yours. As for the threats ~ I've had some too. I reported them to ebay immediately and they banned the buyer. I call it a 'pre-emptive strike'

I bought 10 from this ebay seller. 10 for about $6 [my sale was in UK £] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311402203669?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=610478955327&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

If you go through this living history forum there are a number of shoe/boot makers. Perhaps one of those can help http://livinghistory.co.uk/forums/index.php

The raw soling surfaces on mine have never shown rust and I live in a place where metals rust very speedily. I use mine for tacking on new heels and soles. In my case any coating on the surface would soon be chipped and damaged.

I just left my two as they came to me. The antique used look makes it look like I use them a lot and its part of their history.

What I write now is not a refelection on Dougster or anyone. Just my experience and the way I do things. A few months back as I was filing away an invoice I noticed that my leather supplier [not Tandy] had undercharged me on the S & H by £13.50. It was noted on the invoice that the the amount I'd paid had been undercharged. The supplier didn't say anything, never contacted me about it at all. But trust goes both ways. My supplier has always been most helpful and easy to deal with. I contacted my supplier and got them to raise another invoice for the underpaid amount which I paid promptly. They were rather shocked that I did this, but it takes the trust between us to a new level. I've noticed that my last two orders were dealt with and with me within a week rather than the over two weeks, nearly three weeks, it used to be. They even set some specials aside and gave me first dibs on ordering it. If I have good dealings with a company I'll pay up if I've been undercharged by them, that money shortage may have to come out of the worker's pay packet. If I have bad dealings then they can go fetch.

Here's how I do a belt; I do a 2'' fold around the buckle tongue bar. From that fold to the waist size which I'm told, a tongue hole, and centred on that two on each side at 1'' spacing. From the furthest hole I add appox 4 or 5 inches. I've just done a belt for a lady. 36'' waist. >> From tongue fold to main hole = 36''. Then five holes at: 34'', 35'' [36''] 37'' & 38'', then add approx 4''. Thus from tongue to end is 42 [38 +4] add the 2'' fold = 44'' approx. Approx almost 2'' of the free end is cut to shape. I use the same formula for all simple belts. For my medieval style belts I add 15 to 20 inches beyond the last hole. hth

The way I see it; If Dougster complains to Tandy HQ, he'll end up worse off. He may well get that $21 back, but Tandy will want $21 more for the leather, and a complaint will turn the shop boss aganst him, making future shopping unpleasant. Unless consumer law for where Dougster is is similar to the UK. If this was in the UK; Tandy can't ask for the extra $21 after the sale. But the buyer can claim back any over charging. So the buyer wins. Complaints of over charging aren't seen as personal attacks but as 'errors' to be corrected.

What she did is totally illegal in the UK