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Perhaps these places could help: http://www.manta.com/world/North+America/Canada/leather_tanning_and_finishing--E806F/ Bob Stelmack

Well, I have them for sale. Here are the details (shipping only to USA): I have volumes 1, 2 and 3 in hard-copy. They were $97 each. You should be able to purchase those three volumes for $97 each in electronic (PDF) form from www.theleatherconnection.com , but as many have discovered there has been no response from that site at this time. I will sell my unmarked, hardcopy, excellent condition all three volumes in a 4-ring A4 binder for $97 plus $11.30 for flat rate shipping to the USA. You can pay in various ways: (a) If you have a PayPal account, you can send the payment to the PayPal account ( leathercover1990@gmail.com ) ( Send a Personal Check or Money Order, drawn on US bank funds, to: Desert Leathercraft LLC 2532 Banyon St. Richland, WA 99352-4117 Returned checks subject to a $25 service charge. ...or... Call and use VISA or Master Charge via the PayPal system (requires name, card number, expiration date, billing address, CCV code and email address for receipt) Note: Information will taken over the phone 509-392-2589, do not send in any email message.) In any case, be sure to provide a shipping address. Hope this helps. Here are the contents of the three volumes: No. 1 Basics, Straps, Belts, Handles. Hand & Machine Sewing, Paring, Cutting, Costing, etc. It contains information & tips never given before. The use of tools & the fundamental methods used over time to produce a neat & craftsman like finish are often overlooked these days. They are certainly not adopted by most or the producers of, Belts, Dog Equipment & other Strap makers. The only places you can find well made items of this nature are goods produced by a Rural Saddler. The General Leather Worker/Craftsman is now all but extinct as they were the only Leather Workers capable of Hand Stitching. Indeed we took this to a higher degree than the requirements necessary to make horse tack as we included other methods of hand stitching like Corner Stitching. No. 2 Light Leathergoods Part 1. Wallets, Notecases, Purses, dealing with every aspect & type of construction. Plus further information on Cutting & Costing. Every example is taken through from it's cutting, assembly procedure, sizes of all patterns are provided, the making of assembly jigs are included & finally all examples used have their own individual material costing to show how this is achieved. A range of items has been selected to cover every aspect of construction from, Cut Edge or Raw Edge as it is sometimes termed, to Turned Edge. No. 3 Light Leathergoods Part 2. Small Boxes, Cylindrical Objects, Gift Ware, Jewel Boxes & Cases, Writing Cases, Etc. Examples of Built Up Work, Block work, Molded Work, Zipped Articles, etc. Again many areas & subjects never fully covered before. The subject of making the wooded carcase for the jewel boxes is also fully dealt with. Again the range of objects selected covers all the skill relating to this area of leathergoods & will enable the participant to learn all the skills needed to make a full range of goods to their own design. This manual is however more advanced than the previous two & making sequences are now excluded as everyone should by now be capable of working out their own assembly methods. Some sample pictures: Bob Stelmack

Here is the link to the previous discussion: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=53929&hl=stelmack&page=2 ...and David L was sent some pages from the three books, so you can ask him what he thought. Bob Stelmack.

Could this be of help? http://www.pslac.org/extras/extras.htm The USERNAME is guest and the PASSWORD is guest Then select the static pages of stamping tools or the dynamic database tool. If you would like a TAB delimited copy of this database, then click here to generate a current set of data. (http://pslac.org/iilg/download_craftool.txt) If you would like a ZIPPED copy of ALL the stamping tool images, then click here and download to your computer Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack

http://www.hpaulin.com/Catalogue/400.pdf page 62 Is this a place to get the copper washers? I don't have a #9 rivet washer to measure to get a quote. Bob Stelmack

This is what I use to protect naked leather. Water just runs off. http://ehub41.webhostinghub.com/~miomip5/beenaturalleathercare.com/shop.html#!/Natural-Leather-Protector-16oz/p/35500434/category=9139678

From the FERDCO website: FERDCO has been sold out to Hoffman Brothers in Rosemont Il. 800-323-9120. www.hoffmanbrothers.com Sheridan Leather will be stocking thread, ( the same brand that we were selling). There # is 808-803-3030, fax#:307-674-6683, they are located in Sheridan Wy. www.sheridanleather.com

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May I suggest to use 1-1/2" vice the 11/2". Just makes it clearer to read.

Chan Geer would be impressed with the Two Toned lacing. Great job. Bob Stelmack

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As electrathon said, If you would like more details on lettering on leather, please see: http://aaleatherbigb...her Article.pdf Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack.

I think, after a search for other systems, that you contact LW Leather and ask if there is a solution to your problems. I've done research in the past and I thought that LW Leather had the best solution for a relatively portable (i.e. can brand anywhere on large projects) branding with moveable type. Otherwise I would have suggested a Hot Stamp & Heat Transfer Press, but those only print near the edge of a project like: http://www.hotstampsupply.com/presses.html The only portable solutions I found were very similar to the LW Leather solution you have: http://brandingirons.com/product/custom-interchangeable-characters/ http://www.brand-first.com/accessories1.htm#125-STD https://www.etsy.com/listing/155750657/interchangeable-char-customized-alphabet?ref=market I would be curious to hear what LW Leather says about your problems. Leatherworker "electrathon" has a lot of experience with lettering on leather. Check out his posts or PM him. Bob Stelmack

Would vinegaroo work with a paint brush? I have tried with brushing it on both sides, letting it dry and cut the leather in half and the leather was black all the way through. The vinegaroo is cheap, but takes some time to make, so I make it in 5 gallon batches. Here is how it is made: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=14946&hl=vinegaroo&page=1 Bob Stelmack

Yes. The pores are sweating in the summer heat and the goose bumps get in the way in the winter. ;-)

Cheap generator from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result?q=Gas+Engine+Generators

When I bought my FERDCO machines (Pro-2000, 441 clone), TK-1245 (Pfaff 1245 clone), TK-206 (Consew 206RB-5 clone) the only thread they recommended way Polyester. Didn't know much about sewing then and didn't know that there was another type until I tried to get more thread after FERDCO closed up business. I've had those same machines for 7-years now and none of them have ever skipped a stitch. I haven't argued with success. I only use black, brown, straw and white thread. Maybe nylon have a wider range of colors. That's my story, and I'm stick'n to it. Bob Stelmack

I use the top of my Dish TV receiver box. ;-)

Try thinner coats or use a 50/50 Resoline/Water mixture in 2 thin coats.

This tape does not wash away. It does not interfere with machine stitching. It is not completely clear (slightly cloudy depending on the surface), but it is normally inside a stitch line where it can't be seen. It is a strong adhesive and holds well for sewing construction. I normally don't use water after sewing. The extra bits can be rubbed of smooth surfaces. It does not work well with lacing because the rough side of the lace can pick up bits of the tape which make the lacing drag a bit, but you can rub off the extra as you move along. Hope this helps.

...or 60 yards of 1/4" from http://www.wawak.com/products/product.cfm/pid/8677/Leather-Tape-1-4-x-60-yds/ for $4.75. They also have 1/2 tape. Bob Stelmack

Nice, but I would have used white/straw colored thread... Bob Stelmack

You said: "Stelmackr were you the person from a post nearly a year ago who had a copy of the leather working manual from The leather connection?" YES You said: "I been trying to contact the owner of the site about information on the books and haven't heard back. Do you know if he's still selling his books?" I purchased around 2005 when I lived in England. I have not contacted Francis since then. He mentioned several times that he was in failing health. If you would like I could sell you my copy. Just PM me and I could give you details. Bob Stelmack

Take at look at this website: http://www.theleatherconnection.com/ Bob Stelmack

Check out http://pslac.org for local leather group (Puget Sound Leather Artisans Coop) Bob Stelmack