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  1. Rolandranch
    Sure thing. This is the first time I've used a petal lifter so any advice or critique is appreciated. Thanks! -Ryan Thank you! Here is the inside. I try to keep the inside simple and plain so the focus is on the cover but any advice is much appreciated. -Ryan . Thanks!
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    Thanks, Jake!
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    Thanks, alpha2! I appreciate it. Thank you! Yes, I used my Cowboy 4500 with #138 bonded nylon thread.
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    3oz I think. I got it out of a scrap bin at Tandy.
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    Thank you! Thanks. Yeah, I hope she likes it, too.
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    Howdy guys and gals. One of my friends asked me to make this journal for his Christmas gift to his girlfriend. The leather is 8/9 oz. European single bend from Tandy. Let me know what you think. Critique and comments are always welcome. (Note the screwdriver petal lifter in the second pic. I got the idea from YinTx in his post.)
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    Cool! I've never seen a saddle like that before but it looks great. What is the name of that type of saddle? -Ryan
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    Nice! Where are you in Alaska? I have a lot of relatives in Alaska and my mom was born there. I've been to Alaska 3 times on summer vacations. REALLY awesome place. Yeah, Tucson gets hot but I like the heat. Right now it's like 57 degrees outside but I feel like it's Antarctica. (I'm a wimp when it comes to cold weather).
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    Very nice. I like the simplicity of it (no forming or extra doodads). Good work on the edges.
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    Fantastic! You did a great job on that! Thanks for showing the process. -Ryan
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    They look really great. The only thing I would do different would be cutting the fringe on the side at a more vertical angle so it hangs down a little better and doesn't have a "wave" effect. Other than that, I think they're just grand. Good work! -Ryan
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    Very impressive. Good work! I eventually want to build a pc case that is that style.
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    That's awesome. Can we get a pic of it on someone's head? -Ryan
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    I like it! Not sure where I'd put it but it's really cool. I really like how the "D" at the end of the second "NEED" looks like the trigger guard. Was that intentional? Either way, it gives it a nice effect. Regards, -Ryan
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    Looks good! The stretch may be because of the location of that piece on the hide. For example, the belly will stretch a lot whereas straight down the spine won't stretch that much. But it could also be the weight, too. Anyways, I would go with a stretchier leather for a project like that because you can fit it well and when it dries it forms and tightens around the handle. Thanks for sharing! -Ryan
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    Here's one I made from four pieces of leather. Pretty simple. Don't know if that helps or not. -Ryan
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    Thank you! I know what you mean. Every time I see something on the forum I really like, my list grows. For sure! Can't wait to see what you make!
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    Thanks!
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    Thank you! This is my first hair-on product but I really liked it. I want to start doing a lot more with hair-on. When/if you make a hair-on belt, send me pics! I'd love to see it. I looked around on the forum for a while looking for hair-on belts but I never found one so I took the plunge by making one without asking someone for advice first. Thankfully it wasn't hard and there were no noticeable mistakes. Thank you!
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    Hi Gary, Nope. I didn't use any special techniques for it. I just sewed it like anything else and didn't have any problems with cutting it or gluing it. However, I did learn that if you want the hair to hang over an edge, cut the hide hair down on carpet. I wanted both edges to look the same so I cut it on a board. Other than that, there wasn't anything tricky. Thanks! -Ryan
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    Very nice! Is that specifically for a left-hander or is there a right-handed one, too? I like the pattern. -Ryan
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    Thanks!
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    Howdy! A friend of mine asked me to make a hair-on belt for her in exchange for a hair-on cowhide. This was a pretty good deal for both of us since the hide wasn't getting used in any way except for collecting dust in the shed. This is my first time doing anything with hair-on hide. Let me know what you think and critique is always welcome!
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    All guns matter... but not all guns are created equal...
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    That's so awesome!
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