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Found a file that shows how I made the leather binder, over 20-years ago. We were living in Wellingore, England so measurements and sourcing materials were always a challenge. I always felt like I was in a country divided by a common language. ;-) 3-ring_binder.pdf

Thanks, great ideas. Currently they are in 3-ring binders, inside Office Depot® Brand Multi-Page Capacity Sheet Protectors, 50-Sheet Capacity, 8-1/2" x 11", Clear, Pack Of 25. The whole leather magazine fits inside and are in various 3-ring or adjustable 3 post binders. Some are in binders I designed and tooled with designs on front and back along with embossed contents on the spine. There is something about the paper magazine the appeals to me. And the ability to tool designs on the covers. Thanks again for the ideas for the electronic storage. I'm closing in on 80-years old and not sure I have the time to scan all the magazines ;-)

Thanks, great ideas. Currently they are in 3-ring binders, inside Office Depot® Brand Multi-Page Capacity Sheet Protectors, 50-Sheet Capacity, 8-1/2" x 11", Clear, Pack Of 25. The whole leather magazine fits inside and are in various 3-ring or adjustable 3 post binders. Some are in binders I designed and tooled with designs on front and back along with embossed contents on the spine. There is something about the paper magazine the appeals to me. And the ability to tool designs on the covers. Thanks again for the ideas for the electronic storage. I'm closing in on 80-years old and not sure I have the time to scan all the magazines ;-)

Over the years I have collected the Leather magazines from the first issue to the current Leather Crafter's Journal Jan/Feb 2025 (most all retained their Pattern Pull-Out section). My question is, do other leathercrafters collect them and how do you store them?

This: https://www.ebay.com/itm/225185301503

Google says: https://archive.org/details/TM10-3530-202-24/page/n7/mode/2up

Greetings, Here is what I use to emboss words, letters into Veg Tanned leather. I use this method because a LOT of my work involves letters: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GLfvsGGEUyjaOgc1dJr75GgUTDiegBah/view ...and an older version https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qgV6aH_FkHa5lBX_kNceroW2elQju_XW/view?usp=sharing Hope this helps

I have similar Christmas story. About 35-years ago, I thought a Leather Bowling Bag, for the wife, with those fancy scrolls and lettering would be just the right ticket. I went to all the bowling establishments and all the sporting goods stores around and all they had vinyl or canvas bags and none looked like what I had seen at some bowling tournaments. How was I to know that all those Leather Bowling Bags were all handmade So, I I went a Tandy store near Mountlake Terrace, WA, just north of Seattle to see if they could direct somewhere to find them. Low and behold, as I walked in I saw a bowling bag kit on sale for $25 (or $50, I forget) that I figured I could put together. How hard could this be for a Software Programmer? Anyway, after purchasing the basic beginners kit (basic 7 stamping tools, including a Stohlman basic leather book, wooden mallet and a swivel knife. Some odds and ends, rounder and key fob and some antique dye). I walked out with a lot more money out of my pocket. Read the book, experimented on the rounders and key fob. Made lots of mistakes, but Christmas was rushing towards me. Re-read the book and directions and say maybe the leather was too wet or dry. Casing it was called. I cased (in my case drowned the front of the bag) and it took so long to trace the pattern that the leather must have dried to the right wetness because the swivel knife worked a little bit better. Long story, short: I finished, tooling dyeing and assembling the bag and she loved it. I’ll try to post some pictures—this is my first project. My wife let me take pictures of it a few years ago. (Sadly the Leather Bowling Bag lasted longer then that marriage). Over the many years I needed to replace the plastic ball internal holder with a wooden frame.

The Stohlman "The Art of Making Leather Cases vol 3" has several pictures of rifle scabbards. Here is one sample:

Very nice. Pictures were a little small to see details, but still a nice job.

Wish I had this advice 30-years ago. ;-)

I have the DVD that was produced from VHS tapes when George Hurst turned the videos over to Jim Linnell, but the color is was washed out. That makes for a poor teaching video teaching aid. Does any old-timer (like me) have a VCR tape of the Robb Barr Rainbow Trout lesson I could buy, borrow?

If you have a shop air compressor, bring it in and blow out the inside of the unit and pay attention to the motor. Grinding does send a lot of metal fragments around. Just a thought, since it worked right up to the sharpening.

Check this needle type chart and see if you are using the needle for the effect you want: https://www.groz-beckert.com/mm/media/en/web/pdf/Sewing_machine_needles_for_leather_and_technical_textiles.pdf Because some needles deliberately slice the top leather to sink the thread into the leather. And needle size and thread size also make a difference.

The sorting station in Pasco was closed , in a cost saving measure. I live in Richland, WA. Pasco is a 5 minute drive from my home. The nearest USPS sorting center is in Spokane. Now if I send something from Richland to one of the Tri-cities (Richland, Pasco, or Kennewick--no more than 20 minute drive from me) first it goes to Spokane (a 2 hour drive from here), then back to the Tri-Cities. Efficient, no, cost savings only in personal, increase in transportation.

Nice website...

I feel your pain. I've had some "end-of" discussions with a friend today...

The Jim Linnell digital download is too grainy and the colors are all wrong. I asked Jim, and he said that is what George Hurst provided with the license to sell. Jim says the source tapes are "long gone". So I was wondering if any old-timer might still have the VCR tape. It's not critical. I made one from the tape long ago and the tape was lost in my foreign work assignments. Thanks for the suggestion.

Anyone have the Robb Barr Rainbow Trout VHS Tape that I could beg, borrow, or buy? Thanks in advance.

Here are some Acrylic Leather Craft Wallet Corner Decoration Templates: https://www.etsy.com/listing/616675600/acrylic-leather-craft-wallet-corner?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-craft_supplies_and_tools-tools_and_equipment-tools-other&utm_custom1=_k_CjwKCAjw2rmWBhB4EiwAiJ0mtXfIBhtsPAH9abD4W7Ac9iZgmQP34MJjhBbvQWXSUpZjH_Tin-K12BoC4n4QAvD_BwE_k_&utm_content=go_12573354959_124822072212_507851843968_aud-1184785539738:pla-295604191622_c__616675600_101353926&utm_custom2=12573354959&gclid=CjwKCAjw2rmWBhB4EiwAiJ0mtXfIBhtsPAH9abD4W7Ac9iZgmQP34MJjhBbvQWXSUpZjH_Tin-K12BoC4n4QAvD_BwE

This? https://www.amazon.com/metal-book-corners/s?k=metal+book+corners

Might this help? https://www.pinterest.com/dwmaas/corner-patterns/ https://www.pinterest.com/jrobertsonmn/tooling-inspiration-corners/

Over the many years on this Leatherworker.net website, I've only ignored seven people and only two happened in the last year. That is seven people out of 88,844 total members. I see this Leatherworker.net a valuable leathercrafter resource.

You might find some ideas with this google search string: How do you make a book slip case covered with leather? ...or... more specifically, this search string: How to cover boxes with leather? I've made several slip cases covered in leather. I used bookbinding card board and leather with archival white glue. The trick was cutting, skiving and mitering the joints. Check with Talas for materials: https://www.talasonline.com/archival-storage/boxes Hope this helps.