BearMan

Hi Everybody, Here are a few things we have ready to go. No waiting,,, Beary has been working hard to have enough stock on hand to be able to fill orders faster. Beary introduced his new Burnishers made especially for cordless hand drills. Beary also has a couple "Premier" complete sets, made with some very special highly figured Cocobolo. Of course he has all the individual Dremel Style & Drill Press Burnishers on hand as well. I have a few BearMauls ready to go, including a Custom Pair with Stand. I have several "Stinger" Awl Handles, in several different woods. The "Stingers" fit in the palm of your hand & feels like a natural extention. The "Stinger" handle design works very nice as a "Fid" handle as well. Here are a few pictures,,,, Thanks for looking!! If you see some LeatherBurnishers you need,,, Contact Beary at: LeatherBurnishers@yahoo.com For anything else,,, Please contact us at: polarb1717@aol.com Thanks,,,, Beary & Ed the"BearMan"

Hi Barry, If you haven't already sold the basketweave stamp,,, I'll take it. I already have the border stamp. Please let me know. My reg. email is: polarb1717@aol.com or you can contact me here. Thanks,,, Ed

Hi CustomDoug, Beary & I have been looking into a burnisher that would mount on a variable speed bench grinder. What we've found is that some bench grinders even in the same maker have some very weird size threaded shafts. Some are 1/2"-20,,, which is good,,, but a lot of them come with a 1/2" ACME thread,,, some have a 12mm shaft. So fitting them with a burnisher that doesn't wobble, is very problematic. The problem with the arbor shaft extensions is that with the set screws pushing against the shaft pushes the arbor off center. We have made a few that fit SOME variable bench grinders,,, but there doesn't seen to be any good rhime or reason to which shaft size & thread will come on your grinder. Once we get back from the show, I'm going to do some reasearch into a grinder company that consistantly uses a usable shaft size. BUT,,, on another good note,,, Beary is introducing a new Burnisher at the show, designed to fit & work very nicely in your cordless & variable speed hand drill! He will have those ready to roll out in about 2 weeks,,, maybe less.

Who's going to the IFoLG show in Nashville next week? My son Beary & I will be vendors there,,, right next to Bob Beards booth! I also have something entered in the competition. Please stop by so we can meet in person,,, & don't forget to sign my guestbook. I'm really looking forward to meeting all te wonderful people I know from online. Thanks,,, Ed the"BearMan"

Hi Mark, I use Angelus dye for almost everything. The dye is more concentrated. Plus they have some stock colors that others dont make. Some of my dilutions are as low as 95% denatured alcohol to 5% dye. I've been getting mine from: http://www.dharmatrading.com/products/ald3.html They are in California,,, so that will help you. Ed

Hi Everybody, Here is a little teaser,,, This is a pair of mauls with a stand I'm bringing to the show. I will have many more BearMauls, "Stingers" (Awl Handles), Petal Lifter Sets, some Lacing Fids & other assorted tools. Beary will be bringing LOTS of Burnishers both Dremel Style & Drill Press. Beary will also be offering something new, that he will be debut. Thanks for looking! Ed the"BearMan" & Beary

Hi Trox, Yes we can do that for you. My son Beary is actually the one making the burnishers. His email is: leatherburnishers@yahoo.com Do you know how long it needs to be? Just measure the distance between the washers. Also, which grooves do you need in it? Just contact Beary at his email, & I'm sure he can make something for you.

Thanks Art, About a year ago I decided to "test" the head material to see if I could damage it. So I mounted a 1/4" bolt in the vice & then mounted a section of the head stock on a axe handle, about 18" long. With a mighty sledge hammer swing I swung & missed the first time. With better aim, I made very good solid contact, to my surprise, all I had was the outline of the bolt end,,, but no real dent or divot. So, on the next swing I purposely hit it with a heavy glancing blow. All I can say is it didn't bounce off like I thought it would, it basically grabbed & bent the bolt,, still just leaving a small mark. So,,, yes it's a very tough material, & I've never seen or heard of anybody having flakes. Take Care,,, Ed

Hi Dutch,, Spinner (Chris) & Bob are right on the money. Beary & I have been so busy trying to get ready for the Nashville show in Oct. this is the first time I saw this post. If you haven't heard from Beary ( leatherburnishers.com ) yet, you will tonight. The shipping to Germany is just like what Chris said. If you have the time, International Flat rate is very affordable. Thanks everybody,, Ed

Hi Bobby, Your photo is a Lot Better!! It's strange how the colors morphed so much. Plus, you can see the details in your photo much better as well. You designs & tooling is impecable as always. Thanks for showing us what it really looks like. Ed

Thanks Everybody!! Tina & Dallyguy hit it right on the head!! I've been going for a more natural ,,, somewhat,,,,more realistic design. Thanks,, Ed

Thanks Everybody,,, I try,, Sometimes you have to really work work work to get a project done,,, this one was the other way. Once I started on it, it only took about 2 1/2 days,,, maybe 14 hours total. Thanks for all the wonderful comments! Ed

Hi Everybody, Here is a wallet I made for my wife's birthday. I finished it about a week ago, but waited to post it so that she wouldn't see it. It's a bit different from what I've been doing lately. This is the first thing I've laced in about 20 years. I'm surprised I remembered how to do it,,, hehehe All the colors are done with Angelus Spirit dyes. Each color is done using 2,3 or even 4 different dilutions. Thanks for looking,,, Ed the"BearMan"

Hi everybody,,,, just a reminder,,, these will end later today,,, Thanks,,,

Hi Everybody, I just listed some more of the stamps. All veiners this time. Some rare & discontinued #'s also. The listings are here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/cubb123/m.html?item=330781785138&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562 Thanks for looking!! Ed the"BearMan"

With as many tools that are in the bunch I bought,,, is there anything that anybody is looking for?? I also got about 8 different alphabet stamp sets,,, & about 30 3D stamps.

Hi Everybody, I've put some stamps on Ebay. A few weeks ago, I bought about 200 stamps & other misc. leather things from a local person. The stamps are listed under my ebay listings: cubb123 http://www.ebay.com/sch/cubb123/m.html?item=330777866735&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562 Take Take a look & see,,,with all the stamps I have,,, I will be listing more & more over the next couple months. Thanks for looking,,, Ed the "BearMan"

Hi,,, Panama City here...

That's the place I get mine from..Ed

Thanks Marlon & Tina for the wonderful comments! Take Care,,, Ed

Hi Mike, I got it from Kevin at Hides to Art: http://www.hidestoart.com/hides_to_art_web_11-10-10_011.htm It holds over 200 tools & works out pretty nice. Also they have some Basket & border stamps that are unique &top quality. Thanks,,, Ed

Hi Everybody, Well,,, here is my humble little shop. & it's almost clean,,, for once!! hehehe I hope some of you get some descent,,, or even good ideas for your shop. It's not exactly how I want it,,, but it's usable. Thanks for looking,,, Ed the "BearMan"

Hi Everybody, I've been watching this post to see if I was the only one that Brushes the leather. I was taught many years ago, to brush the leather after the dye has dried. I was told that it helps to clean up the surface & give it a nice glow. It seems to help close up the pores also, as after brushing, the dye doesn't take as well. What I use to brush with is a white bristle shoe shine brush. It's just a small step,,, but well worth it. Ed the"BearMan"

Hi Everybody, Here's a Bear Paw stamp I got a while back. I think it was from the Guy in the Chek (sp) Republic. It seems to be pretty well made. Look at the right edge. Ed

Hi, Thanks for your interest, but it's gone. I do have some more Cocobolo that is supposed to be similar,,,, but you just never know until you actually get into it. Thanks,, Ed