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There are sImilar on Amazon UK too. H

Check this thread Harry

I think this is the link. H

Both sides have truth, Chris. I have very old steel, that holds an edge soooo well, and these are the names people drool over, VB, Joseph Dixon, and their US counterparts. I have modern, Osborne and VB, that doesn't cut the mustard. Pricking irons then, v good for holding edge, new ones cheaper and more accurate, and hold the edge needed but for how long. Through choice a lot of mu cabinet is filled with older tools, but with some modern. Rulers are MUCH better. The difference is in the longevity. If I bought a Doldokki awl or knife, i would want it in a display case, but would I use it, and what would it be like in 20 years (With Doldokki as an example I would genuinely think that they will be the VB in 25 years time). Its horses for courses, I love the fact that Far Eastern does not equate to the crap it used to, and if I need replacements I will happilly look there. SNap On v modern well made is also a hard call Harry

It's not just that, its also that you're laying out on 2 dimensions a final object that is 3 dimensions. Al Stolman covers this well in his books on making cases. You need the finished inside to be just big enough to put the flashlight into and more importantly take it out of. I can (but never do) put Pringles in the tube, but I can't get my hand in to get them out . And with the loops it looks belt mounted so you don't want to do a handstand to get the flashlight out. Its good seeing someone using French Curves for drawing, I still have some, but no idea where. In the us are they Freedom Curves, like the fries? Best H

It would have been finished dress belt at 4 to 5 mm, so 2 to 2.5 mm leather, but the principal works for thicker. Now I rarely line belts but if I do, it's thinner on the back. I like to use thicker dyed through leathers, as its also pre dyed for the edges giving ahead start there. H

Sounds like a good idea. Do I have to share the donuts?

i am interested big time, but in the UK... anyone got any suppliers. H

That's happening on a different forum for me at the moment, but not this one, and I use Firefox. H

Hi Chris I quite like the textured look, but can understand the query., I would look at gently using a emery board flat on the bench, and carefully rubbing the stamp. Very best regards H I have to add that I am looking to learn to 3d print sometime soon, and am amazed at how well it has gone for you over the last couple of months, you give me hope. H

At Regent Belt Ltd (used to be in Northamptonshire, UK) we used two layers, one at full thickness, the other skived to half thickness at the edges, then glued and stitched around, so the back was flat and the top was profiled. Hope this helps. We used to supply Harrods, House of Fraser, Banana Republic etc so you can get an idea of the market mid-top end to top end. And I remember using a London Tan, unwaxed veg, with painted edges (25 in a clamp, sprayed edges), and brass fittings. The leather was from British Leather in Birkenhead, long since gone. Harry

Everyone develops their own techniques for sharpening, learned through various observations, lessons and experimentation. Thank you for sharing the video. My note is not about the video, but about the title: SCARY sharp, should not exist if you are using tools daily. All of my blades (including axes) are really sharp andfit for purpose. The guy in the video would say scary sharp; I say properly sharp. DO NOT TRY THIS: I am not suggeting or recommending this as a way to test blades... I can shave with all of those knives I have tried (keep the 10 in cooks knife away, as I cannot guide it around the chin without removing nose). You cannot be scared of your blades or you will cut yourself. Get the proper tools properly sharpened for the job; too blunt they'll snag and jump - ooh bad cut there and the cut is jagged so healing's harder. Properly sharp, far less likely to snag, unless you are scared of it... I know its semantics, but I once drove 20 minutes to a friend with a horror cut, where the tomato knife had not cut the tomato, but had cut her hand. The ragged cut made fun cleaning and butterfly stitching, but she has just a light scar as a reminder. The knife was BLUNT so I sharpened it, and taught her how to handle sharp knives and keep them sharp... she had been worried that they were too sharp as she had kids in the house. That was a whole nother lesson.

Way to go, Matt... Waiting for the next chapter. Genuinely jealous, Harry

And flies and mosquitos and rats and... and... and... H

Could not agree more, keep it up Bikermutt

Based on leather technology sites, analine dyes are used for veg tanned furniture leathers. I recall analine dyes being available in craft stores in 1970s, my first purchase was 'Kelly green' and it covered well. Dunno if its as good as newer dyes.

Depending on the amount of mould, I would dab it with vinegar and then tdab it with water. If worse, I would use italic acid. Then dry, and feed. H

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-46991449 Again!

Good spot, but it only says that in very small letters.

Even at business rate its £1555.20 + £311.04 vat totalling £1866.24. H

@JLSleather Stitching is angled, in line. That other stuff is some kind of foreign thing... Straight stitches seem to be quite American.

We all begin somewhere, and small steps can lead to big projects. I started by making small plain pieces, then some western carving, then traditional leatheroods, and saddled... Or maybe carve Bill the Cat... on a coaster :-)

I've a great thermal bottle from Costco, but always forget it (except at motorsport too, snap), fredk like the heater idea, though, and have a silicon cover that is now in the shop, thanks GRod

Would you be able to use some for keepers for future belts?