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I love that idea.

I just saw this Craig's List ad. I have no affiliation with the seller and don't know or care if the price is fair or not ( I don't want this to turn into an argument about pricing) but thought it was an interesting enough piece to show you guys. I know I've never seen one. I do wish the pictures were better. https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/atq/d/university-place-cobblers-bench-with/7432489946.html

The skinning of the fish is probably beyond your control. It would be nice to see entire skins with the sturgeon's top row of scutes intact. A different species but close enough for an example.

I haven't started it. It's 104* right now with more of the same for tomorrow. My shop is climate controlled. The climate controls how hot or cold it is inside. Too hot already and summer is just starting.

It's not the natives so much as the Californians that migrate up here. They pretty much ruin everything they touch and are the real locusts. The thing I don't get is if California is so great why didn't they stay there instead of bringing everything that's wrong with California here with them? 40 years ago the wetside was a pretty nice place to live. If the east side ever secedes from the rest of Washington (you would be right to) I'm moving there. I'm in for a flyswatter. Rodney

Are you on OWWM too?

Egyptian Leather sells Tiger thread in small amounts on Etsy. The owner is a great guy, he's always been helpful to me. If you prefer twisted thread instead of braided, I recommend Maine thread. You can buy it fairly cheaply from BuckleGuy.com and it's made here in the USA.

Beautiful work!

Totally agree on the older machinery. Unless you spend serious money the new stuff doesn't come close. Great job on the pony! I'm thinking about a better one for myself too.

Simple looking but with really nice details. I like it.

!'m surprised no one has answered this. I don't have any answers either but this will at least bump you back to the top.

Great looking bag!

Classy looking bag!

Cool! I might try it one day. Thanks! Rodney

If you're limiting yourself to garment weight leather you might get away with using a domestic machine. The other limits you're going to run into would be thread, needle and stitch length sizes. As much as I like vintage domestic machines (I have around 30 in my collection), you're better off long term buying a machine designed for leather.

Hi Otzi, I would like to get 1 of the better hides. Your link isn't currently working, at least not for me. Can you let me know price w/shipping to USA zip code 98531? Thanks! Rodney

I didn't really make any leather gifts but I did buy a double shoulder and a few starter tools for the neighbor kid for Christmas.

Merry Christmas! You think they might prefer a cold beer?

Don't use a steel hammer on your tools. You will damage them (at least I did). Buy a decent mallet instead. A rotary cutter works well for long straight cuts and is cheaper than a head knife to start. Check the various threads here on sharpening your tools. Sharp is more important than brand, at least to get started. Splurge on some 1/4 round punches for your corners (on my "want" list). I still struggle with getting decent curves by hand. It takes practice to get the results you show. Be patient and keep at it. You'll get there.

I think you guys are doing a great job. I like those cheap oil tan sides too. I ordered two matching and got what I requested in the order notes-great customer service on your staff's part. I don't see any name brand thread on your site. Maybe some Maine thread (I've been using this brand recently and like it) or Fil-a-Chinois (sp?) possibly?

Welcome from the centralia area. I like the non skid.

I can't help but would be interested in seeing the stick please.

Same here.

Cool! I love the pink and black. How big is it? It looks like it's actually pretty small.

Yes, very addictive. I'm sitting on close to 30 of them now. I don't keep an exact count and don't keep them all in one place, I don't want my wife to know for sure... I just picked up a Singer 15-91 like yours in rough shape for $5. I've gotten more selective now but for $5 I couldn't resist. Mine has some damage to the shellac and needs new wiring too. Do I see a blue centennial badge on yours? It should handle light leather and canvas to some extent but they're not leather machines. You'll find yourself limited by needle and thread sizes and stitch lengths.