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Ragingstallion

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  1. Pretty much, and with a wall anchor, you can do one strap holding it, and add straps onto that one for the leather to sit in.
  2. I was just going to suggest this, as I have done the same thing with my mouse pads. glad you found it, and I do love the self adhesive foam pads they have, goes on, and stays on with ease.
  3. if you dont mind making some new holes in the walls. could make a strap system like blindes and hang them from the top of the wall. would kinda be like the wine holder at tandys, but bigger, and just straps.
  4. Except that the friend I am doing this for, is half way across the USA from me. So it doesn't really work like that. and anything I would need help with on labor, they are either incapable, or things would just go faster without them, :P. But, it is a new experience honestly, and something i am learning from, and that is the point.
  5. this is why putting "genuine leather" stamped into your goods will really screw you over. anything that has this on it, such as everything at walmart (belts, wallets and more) is made from this plastic coated faux-leather. if it says genuine leather, don't buy it. that's my thoughts on it. doesn't matter how much it is.
  6. So, with friends and family, I usually give a good discount for any work that I do for them. however, when you think it is going to be an easy project and you say, oh yeah...I can do that for this much, without knowing how much a pain in the @$$ they are going to be.....then there is a problem. I am doing a huge, thick dog collar for a friend for his great dane, no problem there, tells me he wants it to be 2" wide. well, I quoted him low, because I have done several samples for him, and he has changed is so many times. All in all, the collar is turning out great, and i am on the home stretch. it is a 2.5" wide doubled over 7oz collar, 22" overall, double post buckle, custom name tooled, 3 color project with a handle. kinda like a service dog harness, but just a thick collar with a shorter handle. I should be charging him double, but I am to nice of a person. so all this headache and such, only giving it to him for $65. I should sell it for $150. My lesson here is, even if they are a friend, double my price for "custom" work, and if it turns out to be easier then this...give them a discount if I feel it is worth it.
  7. I would agree with @NVLeatherWorx that it would be best to get some practice in before you take on larger projects. It doesn't take much to accidentally screw up and leather is not cheap. we all want to just jump right into the larger projects, but starting with simple things even small bracelets lets you get a little acquainted with leather, how it works, how it feels, bends and so on. It is great that you are excited to get into this awesome hobby, and in many cases life changing habit. But you have the right idea, ask questions, look for what you want to know in the forums before you ask though, there is a 90% chance that someone has been right where you are in need of help. and if not, then there are lots of experienced leather workers here that can probably help you out, myself if I can. and welcome to the forum.
  8. This week has been making me feel like I am a kid all over again, getting all types of fun things. I got my makers mark in the mail, and I love it. got to use it on my first project, though for myself. Went and bought a burnishing machine and used it to sharpen my edge beveler, and tested it on a few scrap pieces, and OMG it is awesome. been getting tons of compliments on my new hat I made, and had a few new commissions pop up. been a good while since I have can say "good day" and mean it.
  9. different tanning processes on the hides, as well as types of dye and stains, will vary the results.
  10. if the only thing new, including areas you work in, then it is a default in the leather, most likely in the tanning process.
  11. put down some newspaper or cardboard before you antique, but I would still do it before. laying down something underneath, and if you use some double sided tape or something to help hold it in place, will help keep the backside a little cleaner.
  12. they both hit it on the head for me, clean up the edges, smooth them out, and as mike said, tension on the thread. only thing I would have changed is using the same thread for all of it. i personally like sinew for looks, and tends to be a bit stronger, although it does like the separate a lot easier as your stitching.
  13. Thanks, I use to be a bass player myself. I remember one of my first gigs I was playing I played until my fingers were numb, and after we got done, I realized I was bleeding all over my bass. Drums are more my style anyways, so haven't played a bass in years, even though I love mine. but thanks for the response.
  14. i have been browsing and searching for a topic but have not found one. so, for those of you who hand sew, what do you use to keep yourself from getting blistered up? I have been working on a hard project, and it really worked my fingertips, even with using pliers to pull the needle eye through the leather.
  15. yes, I would agree, though I was not assuming that there was a store in their area, hence my suggestion of online ordering kits. if there is, that would be a great way to start. he can upgrade to what ever tools he would like in the future if it takes hold.
  16. there are beginner kits on amazon and ebay and such. a basic tool set, a leather working hammer/mallet. a stone slab for tooling on.
  17. welcome to the forums brother. look forward to seeing your progress, and if you ever ride on through Idaho, let me know. Ill jump on my sled and show ya some spots in the mountains.
  18. Ragingstallion

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    Looks great, love the way you fazed in the black into the brown.
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    Looks great, just wondering though, what made you decide to add the 4 extra rivets instead of putting the two straps to be joined by the snap rivet? not saying you should have, just asking why you didn't?
  20. did you use upholstery leather for the shoulder pieces with a veg tan on the underside?
  21. Damn Mike, that's a lot of work put into that. looks fantastic.
  22. I am not a fan of black Friday, I honestly prefer to hide up in my cabin in the woods during this time of year. however, Tandy did have a great deal on their pro-craft stainless steel stitching chisels. usually at the Elite membership, they would have cost $399.99 for all 12, but the sale was $99.99. 2.5mm, 3.0mm and 3.5 mm with 1, 2, 4 & 10 prongs. Saved over $300, and im so excited to use them.
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