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That's a beautiful chair seat. Did you break it in for her? ;-) You really have gone to a great deal of work, for your wife. I bet she was surprised and pleased. Happy wife, happy life. You know, that other chair needs your initial now... Have fun. Hahaha Edit: you added another pic, so you already reseated them both... Good stuff. Have a seat, make yourself comfortable. Chas

Those look great. I envy your talents, skills and fortitude to work through the difficult job at hand. My own favorite pair of cowboy boots are made from shark skin. Never wore anything more comfortable and form fitting... Oh by the way, I used to work for Money's Worth & Best Shoe Repair It was mostly a sole and heel, please fix them shop. But we did all sorts of stuff there. Even replacing zippers in Playboy jeans. Haha It was a fun and most memorable time. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with the forum. Awesome. Love your tool racks as well. ;-) Chas

I never saw stitching pricks so sharp. They look like needles at the business ends, dangerous. ;-) Those sure make a nice stitch line... Chas

When I first read your forum handle, I wondered if you were also a fellow archer/bowhunter? But upon reading this thread, soon realized you were into a whole other full-draw distinction. ;-) Enjoy your time on the forum... Chas

That's a nice set of mauls & mallets...I may have to post a pic of my heavy and not so heavy hitters. Later. Yeah and perhaps a few of my own lathe turned sticks. ;-) Chas

Smoke On The Water. I have met Ritchie Blackmore the guitar player for Deep Purple, so many years ago, when they played here in Edmonton. Vanilla Fudge were the opening act. I saw this very cool looking fellow, dressed immaculately, and decided to walk over and say hello. I knew most of the hippest folks in town, but had not met this fellow, before that night. I asked him how he was enjoying the wonderful concert. He said it was pretty good, but that the next band would be better. Upon asking him why he thought that, he replied. " Because I play guitar for them." Go ahead, Ask me, if I was impressed? Haha yeah. But you know, that song Smoke On The Water?, was actually written about my most favorite musician, band leader, incredible guitarist, singer and all around super composer. Frank Zappa. A fire destroyed all of their musical equipment at that show. And the song was written... I had seen him in my early teens, when a friend, along with his older brother and I, hitchhiked from Edmonton to Vancouver B.C. For a "Mothers Of Invention" concert. Years later, in that same venue (Kinsman Firld House) that Deep Purple played here, Frank Zappa had just finished their show, and when the lights went on, we were all standing around deciding which party we would bless, with our company. That's when one of my friends Tim said, "Why don't you go over and say hello to Zappa?" Haha, yeah very funny. "No seriously, he's standing right over there." I turned around to look, and there he was... That was quite the night. Earlier on, waiting for a second friend to arrive downtown, we were going to head to the venue together, the three of us. It had been raining a bit that night and we were dressed up, so, were standing inside the front entrance to the Royal Bank building. I had stepped outside to see if Morris was near, and saw him standing kitty corner, to me. We waived and I was going to go back in and tell Tim. That was when a rented station wagon pulled up to the curb beside me. The passenger window buzzed down, and the fellow asked me, if I could direct him to the nearest liquor venders. I was trying to give him simple directions, only a couple of blocks away. But he asked me, if I would please show them where it was, as they were in a hurry. So I said sure, and climbed in the back seat. Just as we were rolling, I asked them, "Are you guys going to the Zappa show tonight?" The driver slammed on the brakes, and they both turned around to face me saying, "We are Zappa!" Wow, can you imagine my surprise when I realized who I was riding with. Ian Underwood was driving, and the chubby man, with the big beard, was non other than one of the Turtles band, both singers from the Turtles were touring with Frank's band. It was Howard Kaylan, you know of Flo and Eddie. Haha https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_%26_Eddie I mentioned to Frank, about the liquor store ride, and he said "Yeah I know, they had told me, about your kindness. & so, I got Frank to please put his autograph in my address book. He asked me where to write it, and I said under F, but it was already full, so he wrote it under Z, for me... Yes, that was my probably my most memorable day or night...ever. I could go on and on. But don't wish to bore the reader. ;-) Merry Christmas, and to all a very good night. Chuckles Chas

Yes, I would color code each of the six clips. And keep notes as well. Ha I have a short term memory disability, from my hippie herbal culture... Chuckles There are other third hand devices as well, but this one would serve me well. Chas

Yes, there you go. Gosh, I think I know of a device, which would help with this complicated braiding. ;-) It's normally used for small soldering jobs. But gives the extra holding ability. Chas

The pics aren't showing... But perhaps you can upload them once again. Thanks. Chas

It's been so long, I think it was purchased through the local Tandy Leather store. But it could have been Barnes & Noble.. ;-) If you like braiding, you will also likely enjoy reading his book. Chas

The Robert Woolery book I have, is titled Braiding Rawhide Horse Tack. It's another one of those books that sheds light on an interesting topic. There must be others, but these are the ones I read. Chas

Thank you, for sharing your work, and participating on the forum. ;-) Hope to see much more, from you. Good stuff. Chas

There are large computers in deep underground bunkers, mountain side, much like the world seed bank. So yeah, that will always keep it safe, for eternity. Or or you can buy the wiki book. Haha Chas

You should have left the cheque book at home, and you would be safe. Haha I know that feeling, seeing it all, in its shiny glory. Quite the display, for sure... Chas

I agree about the Bruce Grant books. Very informative. You do nice braiding. Very good job. Chas

Nice job. I enjoy learning about braiding leather. The Bruce Grant & Robert Woolery books have been very helpful. ;-) Chas

Yes, they carry a wide variety of cutting implements. For me, wandering around Lee Valley Tools, is like being in a candy store. It's something I never get tired of. ;-) I hadn't thought of using my sharp wood carving tools, in the leather gallery. Chas

Oh the shame... Haha Thanks for the lovely compliment. ;-) I do express myself quite well. Chas

Made in Canada, so you know the high standards of quality and worksmanship. ;-) Chas

Yes, and with two, you get egg roll? Haha They have a few thousands of years practice. They should know how to sharpen a blade. ;-) Which makes or knife brands do you prefer? Any pics to share? Chas

Lee Valley, yup. Hahaha Probably is one of my favorite wood workers stores in the Alberta capital city. But they carry a marvelous gardening section as well. ;-) They certainly deal in high quality merchandise. Mr.Lee was a wise thinker. Too bad we lost him, so sad.... Chas

I suppose, anything that leaves an impression, is going to work for you... But some tools are more appropriate for the job at hand. Those sticks appear to be from an earlier time in leather tooling history. Chas

Lip Balm, my other addiction. Hahaha Chas

I prefer maul and mallet, but each to their own, devices... ;-) Chas

You might also like to look into using Hypalon and Arimid threads. Both very strong. Chas