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    That's your argument for a second hammer though I'm not the one you should ask about what kind to get. Rodney
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    Great first wallet! I just finished throwing my first attempt at serious leather work away. Botched it beyond saving.
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    Welcome!
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    I got my leather from The Leather Guy yesterday. Absolutely flawless piece to my untrained eye. I'm very happy with it. I should clear up one mistake on my part. I bought from their Etsy store because I was already in Etsy, not through their actual website. Their actual website has a much larger selection.
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    It's a cool idea and would certainly have meaning for the person you're making it for. I think it might be worth thinking about keeping the shapes of at least some of the panels or the stitching on the football so it's easily recognizable as being made from old footballs. Maybe branch out with baseball skins too?
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    The Leather Guy didn't have any veg tan strap material. From the looks of their inventory, veg tan isn't a major part of their business. I ended up switching to black oil tan to match the strap material they did have. Not a big deal. Their service was really good and I think they're a good place to go if all you need is a few small things like I did. It just means I'm leaving the ridges out this time. Being my first real leather project (as small as it is) it's probably a better idea to keep things simple anyway. John at Egyptian Leather was really helpful too. I'm pretty sure my needles and thread left the same day I ordered them. They're already here and my leather will be here in another day or so. I can't wait to get started.
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    Very classy bag!
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    I can't help with the tree but I do have experience with crutches. If you've never used them before I can tell you I quickly learned to hate the aluminum ones I got from the Dr's office. If you're going to be on them a while it might be worth your while to cover the rubber grips. I got big dry callouses from them rubbing on my palms. If crutches are going to be a long term part of your life (I hope not) i would recommend hunting down a decent wooden set from a thrift store. They're heavier but much quieter and far less annoying than the aluminum ones. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy and complete recovery. Rodney
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    I don't think a lathe is cheating at all. If you got one, use it. Rodney
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    I know it's been done in the past. I believe they're considered a type of weapon cane. I want to say the steel core should have a spring temper. You want it to return to straight if it flexes. 3/8" is going to make a heavy cane but it shouldn't bend -at least not easily. Building one is on my "someday" list. Rodney
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    Thank you. I already ordered a small piece of 3 oz veg tan from The Leather Guy. He looks like a good resource for the occasional small piece of random leather. Now I'm waiting to hear from Egyptian Leather about what needles will be best w/ their .8mm thread.
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    That's exactly the info I needed. Thank you very much Fred. I'll most likely go with option 1, it sounds more friendly to a beginner. I'll post a picture when the project is done. It should be a good learning experience for me. Thanks, Rodney
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    I have a customer who wants a leather wrap on a cane handle similar to the wrap shown here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/529902819/walking-stick-377-pin-oak-with-raised I think I can do a reasonable job on fitting the wrap but I need to know what type of leather is most appropriate for wrapping the grip. I know veg tan is a good choice but I love the looks of oil tanned too. Would that mold to the ridges like veg tan? Also what weight would be best? The handle is maybe 5 inches long and about 1 1/2 diameter. Thanks for any advice you can give, Rodney
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    I'd recommend putting them behind glass. Yes, the shop keeper will need a key but it will keep the touchy-feely types from handling them unless they're serious about buying them too.
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    The Singer 201 is one of the best domestic sewing machines Singer ever made. They also saw a lot of commercial use from tailors and dress makers. Great for fabric but not necessarily a leather machine though they should handle garment weight leather just fine. We don't see too many of the newer style like that one here in the USA. Rodney
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    Nice job! I'm another fan of Dungeness crab. Rodney
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    I forgot to add: Sew-Classic.com is favored by the vintage sewing machine crowd for parts. It pays to buy better quality bobbins, etc instead of the big box store stuff. Rodney
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    The top, larger machine is either a Singer 15 of a Japanese made 15 clone. I don't see the Singer badge so I'm thinking clone. Both machines are for domestic use. They can sew garment weight leather but I wouldn't give either one a steady diet of heavier stuff. They're really not made for heavier weights of leather though both are better made than most modern domestic machines. I'm not sure how heavy of thread they can handle. My sewing with them has been with standard household thread. Both use easily available needles (15x1, standard for most newer domestic machines) I think up to size 20. The top machine uses class 15 bobbins, the 99 uses class 66 bobbins. Rodney
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    I like both but the dragon flesh rules. Rodney
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    Lucky dog. Rodney
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    I'll be praying for you. Rodney
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    That's the main reason I signed up-to learn how to do a proper job of covering cane handles with leather. Rodney
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    I'm sorry for your loss. It's a very nice tribute. Well done and the frame sets your work off nicely. Rodney
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    You'll have to round up some mead and find out. Rodney
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    Nice looking bag. I would have loved something like that when I was still playing D&D. (many years ago now) Congrats! It's always a great feeling when your work is appreciated by others. Rodney
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