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I don't have the answer but I am just as curious. I think they are supposed to be more balanced for ease of use and less fatigue on your wrist, unlike a mallet that has all the weight on one end?

Never open a bottle of dye near your work bench, amazing how far a small bit of dye can fly through the air.

OK, curiosity got the best of me so I had to look up sporran, a little older and wiser today.The Sporran (Scottish Gaelic for 'purse') is a traditional part of Scottish Highland dress. It is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless Scottish kilt. Nice looking sporran.

I made a 4'x8' box from plywood and 2x6 frame, added a hinged masonite cover and hang it from the garage ceiling at an angle with chains so I can open the cover. Works great for me, keeps the dust and light out, the leather lays flat inside so no problem a curl in the hide.

Welcome to LW, look forward to seeing some of your work. Mark Mesa, AZ

Amen brother. My shop situation is a little differant being in the garage, it seems I am only productive in the evenings because during the day time when I open the garage doors to let natural light in I suddenly realize it is so nice out and realize there are so many other things that I could be enjoying during our favorite season of the year. All those coming to Arizona to visit the show in Wickenburg will understand our dillema when they get here. Mark

That is truly amazing, beautiful work. I visited your link and was very impressed with the step by step. So how many orders have you received, haha.

That is one BAD A$$ strap, nice work, hope to see more post in the future.

Work looks good and functional. I have a breast collar pattern that I am working on for my McClellan saddle, I traced it off an existing military one. I will send you a copy when I am done if you want it.

Nice work, great shading and original design.

Welcome to LW, sounds like you are committed now. We all started as newbies one time and they all looked like 3rd grade art projects. You may discover that you enjoy this hobby so much that you will branch out to many other types of projects someday.

Welcome, I did about the same thing, started in school and put it away for 25 years. It is addictive, been busy for the last 5 years on projects for family and still have not caught up.

That is awesome, nice job. One lucky dog.

Welcome to the site, try Tandy web site, they have a section of free patterns with examples of what it should look like when done.

Not sure where your located but I self taught myself in the beginning with a Tandy beginners kit doing coasters and key fobs. That was so many years ago before the internet was invented, now you have so many learning aids and examples on this site to help you. If you truly want to learn this it really is not that difficult, of course very few will ever be as good as say Peter Main or Bob Park but the basics are pretty easy to do and very rewarding. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/Starter-Sets/55510-00.aspx?feature=Product_2 http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/department/Books-Patterns/61944-00.aspx?feature=Product_31 Mark

Find a Tandy store and take a beginners class, I think they are free and every manager I have ever met is very friendly and helpful. Then you will understand what basic tools you need to start. You don't need a machine to sew, just a few simple tools, thread needles and patience, oh and some tape around your pinky fingers, you will realize that soon enough, they have books at Tandy that explain step by step how to sew. Other than that you just need to practice a lot. Have fun, good luck!

Amazing work again, thank you for sharing.

Nice work, definately worth the wait. Mark