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    Hello, we hope you are doing well. I just was looking around and didn't see any announcements for the IFoLG show here in Albuquerque this year... I sure would love to see y'all come! I entered a bunch of information on calendar with links and all and saw it post, but then a few minutes later it was no longer there. Are you able to capture that information? If not, are you willing to add it to the calendar and the special events sections? Please let me know and thank you! Paul Name: Paul Zalesak UserName: pabloz IP Address: 174.56.40.64 Email Address: pabloz@leatherwranglers.com
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    The International Federation of Leather Guilds (IFoLG) will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 13-16, 2011 It's going to be a great party full of fun, learning, meeting old friends and making new ones. We have lots of exciting classes lined up and they will begin Wednesday, October 12. A schedule of classes will be posted very soon at the IILG site (http://www.iilg.net/ifolg2011/index.html). If your guild is a member of IFoLG, you may enter your masterpieces in this world-wide competition. And for the first time this year we have added a Motor Cycle Gear and Accessories category. For IFoLG competition categories go to: http://www.iilg.net/ifolg2011/pdf/IFoLGEstablishedClasses2011.pdf For competition entry form go to: http://www.iilg.net/ifolg2011/pdf/CompetitionForm.pdf The hotel Albuquerque Marriott-Uptown has just extended the special show rate of $89 from October 9 to October 19. Call 800-334-2086 and ask for the "2011 Leather Fiesta IILG/IFoLG" group discount rate. Reservations must be made by September 16, 2011. Make some time to explore Albuquerque - you will be pleasantly surprised!! There's lots to do and see in ABQ - ballooning, the longest tram - Sandia tram, casinos, museums, great restaurants... here are some images: http://iilg.net/ifolg2011/pdf/Albuquerque.pdf Also, check out http://www.itsatrip.org/activities/default.aspx for more information. For more information, please visit the hosting guild, International Internet Leathercrafters' Guild (IILG) @ http://www.iilg.net/ifolg2011/index.html
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    Hello - we can modify our blades to fit any other swivel knife barrel, including BK's knives. Thanks to all those that added your comments about the SK3 Swivel Knife -- they are very encouraging in our efforts to provide a quality product. God bless and may 2011 be the best year in every way for you! PZ
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    Thanks all for the great comments... We're both honored and thankful to be of service. May you have a great holiday and God bless! PZ
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    Hi y'all, Just want to say thank you for all the kind words about our product and specifically our new knives. We now have 11 varieties of "realwood" (which can be viewed here) along with Cocobolo (to be added tomorrow) -- andwith the three Dymondwoods, we now have 15 different materials that we can usefor handles. Plus… that doesn't include the G-10, Micarta, and other compositesthat we have available. For more information please let me know. Best regards and keep on carvin'! Paul Z. pabloz@leatherwranglers.com (505) 269-8563 www.leatherwranglers.com
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    Thanks Bruce, Sam... am so glad to hear that you're enjoying Billy Wootres' pattern pack and book... that was Billy's (and ours) ultimate goal. Happy carving! PZ
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    We are happy to announce that the long-awaited "Doodles, Designs, & Patterns" book by Billy Wootres is ready for purchase from our website. The link to publications is http://www.leatherwr...blications.html . Orders can be placed today - just in time for the holidays! Paul Zalesak Leather Wranglers Inc. pabloz@leatherwranglers.com (505) 269-8563 http://www.leatherwranglers.com
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    Hey Casey.... Happy Birthday!!!! A toast to you. Pabloz
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    Happy birthday Clay. THANK YOU for all you do here at LW and for being a great craftsman that helps to inspire the rest of us. May you have many, many more wonderful years. Pabloz
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    An old trick we use to tone down the "gloss" is to add talcum powder to the final top coat to cut down on the refraction. It only takes a very small amount and only use talcum or pumice not baby powder. Also, I would highly exhort experimentation to achieve the desired effect. Pabloz
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    Dear All Y'all... Since posting this announcement there has been a large number of PMs expressing interest in the contest and clarification of the rules. We have added a cover letter to clarify and simplify the contest entry rules. We thought this would be much easier and beneficial to those entering their work rather than doing a FAQs/Answer routine. There really are no changes to the rules, only clearer explanations. So, please re-visit them and let others know so we're all on the same page and there are no misunderstandings. http://www.leatherwranglers.com/docs/Conte...s_EntryInfo.pdf Let's have fun with this and keep on carving! PZ
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    I have a new home for my swivel knife collection! KANI made this really great box out of solid pine and then covered it in leather with a carved panel insert in the top that has a burro and a seguaro, then on the sides are my initials. SSWWWEEEETTTT! Enjoy the pics. [attac ment=20362:KaniBox6.jpg] THANK YOU KANI!
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    Just so everybody knows Clay M. aka Bert is a 1st time GRANDADDY. Woo-hoo!! He is here in Albuquerque visit'n his daughter, grandbaby, and family so this announcement is on his behalf......without him knowing. Hope he doesn't find out b/4 he leaves cause he might just kick my a**. Clay, Luv ya. Here's a toast to your new family member! PZ
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    Welcome to the forum. Pabloz
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    Stretch Limo

    pabloz replied to pabloz's topic in Leather Tools

    Clay, OOOOPPPPSSSS...no problem. Call me anyway. Pabloz
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    Allen, You are absolutely correct. Carbon and nitrogen are two of those elements that are inert to this environment. The most reactive is iron-iron oxide= rust, aluminum-the alox or aluminum oxide you are using, Chromium (but is also some what reatively reactive, chrome oxide is used to polish gem stones) is typically added to slow this process, which if it constitutes >12% of the steel alloy makes it a "stainless steel", vanadium, tungsten, etc., etc., etc. Yes, our alloy is very resistant to this process. I would love to discusss this in more detail but I type rrreeeaaalllyyy slowly so please call me or PM me your number and I'll call you then you can post what you feel is of significance. Pabloz
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    Allen, The real issue with all blades is the alloy. In our situation we are exposing our blades to a wet environment that has chemicals in it as well. Some leather producers neutralize these chemicals better than others which results in a smoother cutting leather, but there are always some left over. When the blade is exposed to this wet environment it reacts with the water and chemicals and etches, growing microscopic oxide crystals that look like pimples on the surface. This is what causes the drag you feel. The solution to the problem is all in the alloy. I will be presenting, in very graphic ESM detail, this very issue at Wickenberg in March. When you strop the blade after this happens you take off the pimple, polish the surface, wax the metal a little and it will cut smooth again....for a while then the chemical processes starts all over again. I hope this helps a little. Pabloz
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    Overseas, OK with me too.
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    Stretch Limo

    pabloz replied to pabloz's topic in Leather Tools

    Grey, Thanks. I'll be honored. Tasha, Yes. Deanna McGuffin, a local bootmaker has reallly tiny hands and wanted one so here is the Shorty version. She was showing it around the Boot and Saddlemakers Show in Wichita Falls and plenty of "when's it going to grow up" type of jokes came out of it and we had lots of fun around it. Then I got a call from a person in Utah who heard about it. He ordered one. Then about two weeks after he got it he called back and ordered two more. I am now realizing that I have to take this "baby" a little more seriously. THANKS, Pabloz
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    Stretch Limo

    pabloz replied to pabloz's topic in Leather Tools

    Thanks Tina. You really should post some of your really great calligaphy and flourishes. It would be an element of the art others would love to see.
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    J, Welcome to the forum...you'll love it. Nice saddle...did you make it? Pabloz
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    I got a call tonight from a customer who wanted an EXTRA LONG swivel knife. He said that even fully extended his knife was way too short and made his hand cramp. So I asked him to measure the distance from the seat of the yoke to the buttom of the barrel where the blade goes in. He says it's about 3 1/4" to 3 1/2" long. I then asked him how much longer he wants it to be. The reply 1" to an 1 1/2". OK...CAN DO...no problem. SO, here is what a hyper extended swivel knife looks like at 4 1/4" at its shortest. It will still extend another 1 1/2" longer. I love helping people enjoy leathercraft! Pabloz
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    quiver tubes ?

    pabloz replied to MADMAX22's topic in Suppliers

    Would thin walled PVC tubing work??? Something like Class 125/SDR 21, is relatively thin and strong and would only cost +- $7.00 for a 20' stick at your local irrigation supply store. You can also use a hot air gun to soften it and put flares on the ends or bend it. It is usually available in diameters from 3/4" up to 6". PZ
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    Troy, Happy Birthday....and in the Texas tradition I'll have a Lone Star....ooooppppsss they don't sell that up here so it'll have to be a Shiner Bock in your name. Here's a toast to many more. Hasta, PZ
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    I'm in. PZ
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