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Here is a sample of using letterpress moveable lead type to impress text into leather. Great for long small text: Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Update on the remaining thread left to sell. The pending sale person did not complete the sale: Item Manufacture Type Size Color Quanity (SOLD)1. Tippmann Nylon 207 Black 18.0 oz 2. Rice Nylon 415 Dk Brw #451 18.8 oz (SOLD)3. Tippmann Nylon 207 Dk Brw #451 18.7 oz 4. Rice Nylon 415 Black 16.9 oz (SOLD)5. Rice Nylon 277 Dk Brw #451 16.9 oz 6. Tippmann Nylon 277 Med Brw #541 20.2 oz (SOLD)7. Tippmann Nylon 207 Med Brw #541 18.6 oz 8. American&Efird Poly 92 White 20.2 oz 9. Tippmann Nylon 277 White 5.4 oz (SOLD)10. Rice Nylon 207 Straw #7861 17.7 oz 11. Tippmann Nylon 277 Straw #7861 17.7 oz (SOLD)12. Rice Nylon 415 Straw #7861 16.6 oz Cost is $19 per spool (except #9 which is $5) plus shipping (I can get 3 spools into a USPS 2-3 Priority Service Flat Rate Box for $11) See previous messages in this suject for a picture of the threads. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Found it! Check out this link for printing on leather: http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/surface_decoration.asp

Try: BRETTUNS VILLAGE LEATHER The "I Only Want a Piece of Leather" Page http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/piece_form.php Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Yes, #'s 1, 3, and 7 are still available (along with #'s 4, 9, and 11, since I haven't heard back from the other interested party). Bob Stelmack

I don't know, I've cut leather before and as my Dad said: "I've cut it twice and it's still too short". A new piece sounds like the right idea.

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Greetings, I sold my Tippmann Boss sewing machine and another sewing machine and am cleaning out my thread stock. The following threads are available: Item Manufacture Type Size Color Quanity 1. Tippmann Nylon 207 Black 18.0 oz 2. Rice Nylon 415 Dk Brw #451 18.8 oz 3. Tippmann Nylon 207 Dk Brw #451 18.7 oz 4. Rice Nylon 415 Black 16.9 oz (SOLD)5. Rice Nylon 277 Dk Brw #451 16.9 oz 6. Tippmann Nylon 277 Med Brw #541 20.2 oz 7. Tippmann Nylon 207 Med Brw #541 18.6 oz 8. American&Efird Poly 92 White 20.2 oz 9. Tippmann Nylon 277 White 5.4 oz (SOLD)10. Rice Nylon 207 Straw #7861 17.7 oz 11. Tippmann Nylon 277 Straw #7861 17.7 oz (SOLD)12. Rice Nylon 415 Straw #7861 16.6 oz Cost is $19 per spool (except #9 which is $5) plus shipping (I can get 3 spools into a USPS 2-3 Priority Service Flat Rate Box for $11) The picture shows the items numbered left to right, back to front: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

I use Tandy's Eco-Flo Hi-Lite Stain Chestnut Tan http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/leather-dye/2608-04.aspx Here is an example: I don't use it like the directions say. I flood the carving with the dye. Move it around for a good coverage. Wipe it off with circular motions with a folded paper towel (so it does not removed the black from the lettering). If there are any streaks, I just leave them. Let it dry. Put on a heavy coat of Aussie Conditioner and let that dry. Wipe off the excess. Use a damp paper towel to remove any streaks and the seal with Fiebing's Leather Sheen Acrylic Spray. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/leather-dye/leather-finish/2205-00.aspx Hope that helps. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Just SOLD!

Just SOLD!

Information on shipping. Just weighed and measured the Boss in the original shipping container: 25 pounds in the original shipping container 22" by 15" by 7" Hope this helps those who need to figure out the costs. Call your favorite shipper and ask for the costs and insurance you want to select. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Darn, I put this in the wrong forum: On offer is a Tippmann Boss Manual Sewing Machine with accessories. I have three other sewing machines and don't use this one much any more. Works fine and always kept greased and oiled. Has all the accessories: extra needles bobbins, manual, alternate feet, belt guide, etc. My wife says: "Four sewing machines is an obsession!" Asking $600 plus postage. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

On offer is a Tippmann Boss Manual Sewing Machine with accessories. I have three other sewing machines and don't use this one much any more. Works fine and always kept greased and oiled. My wife says: "Four sewing machines is an obsession!" Asking $600 plus postage. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Norm Lynds, Toolmaker Mallets, Modelers, embossing tools, lifters and others on request Phone: (425) 357-1001 E-mail: sagerat2003@yahoo.com Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

You know, I forgot about the machine I saw in England. The man who was the owner of the UK Tandy Store has a machine that looked like a Xerox machine that printed directly on leather. I have a piece of that leather and even made a book cover from it. I can't locate the picture. But, if anyone is really interested in obtaining the multi-thousand dollar leather printing machine--I can put you in touch with the man who owns it. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

I've been experimenting with some acrylic mediums and have a little PDF file on what I have found: edge_finishes_for_chrome_tanned_leather.pdf There is a particular acrylic medium (Clear Tar Gel) that does have a rubber like feel to it. All the acrylic mediums can be simply colored with acrylic paints (ie. black, brown) or left clear. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org

Norm Lynds makes some very similar to the Peter's (IMHO) and Norm's contact information can be found in the RawHide Gazette at http://www.pslac.org Bob Stelmack

Very pleased with the FERDCO Pro TK-1245. http://www.ferdco.com/ Ferdco TK-1245 has ( http://www.ferdco.com/2/5.php ): * 5/8' of presser foot lift * Sews up to 1/2' of leather or material. * Walking Foot (triple feed) * Forward & Reverse Stitching * Adjustable stitch length from 3 to 12 stitches per inch * 11 & 1/2' of work space * High Lift for sewing bulky materials * Uses Thread Sizes, 69, 92, 99, 138, 207 * Needle System is a 190R for material or a 190LR or D for Leather * Speed - up to 2200 stitches per minute * Saftey clutch * Self-Lubricating Hook * Zipper feet available * Welt feet available * Ferdco Pro TK-1245 Machine only - $1495.00 * Ferdco Pro TK-1245 Complete - $1995.00 The TK-1245 is a medium weight flatbed sewing machine. The TK-1245 is designed for sewing much heavier than regular chap or upholstery sewing machines. The TK-1245 is a walking foot, or triple feed sewng machine. The presser feet on top alternate for the top feed, the needle feeds and you also have the feed dog or lower feed. The combination of the three different feeding mechanisms create the most positive feed available in a sewing machine.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coracle Bob Stelmack Editor, RawHide Gazette www.pslac.org

I have made several LARGE three ring binders to hold my entire collections of "The Leather Craftsman", "The Craftsman", "Make It With Leather", and "Leather Craftsman and Saddlers Journal". To hold the weight and make them rugged, I used 3-inch rings from old binders that had "pin and socket" meeting points vice those "zig zag cut" meeting points. Also, the spine is made from a section of ABS plastic gutter cut to size. There are two articles that describe the details at: http://pslac.org/member/NW_Indian_3-ring_binder.pdf http://pslac.org/member/3-ring_binder.pdf These two pictures should give you enough information to give it a try: Hope this helps. Bob Stelmack

Just a quick note to let you know that PSLAC (Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-op) and the DLG (Desert Leathercrafters Group) information can be found at: http://pslac.org Bob Stelmack Editor, RawHide Gazette www.pslac.org

When I go to the Blogs, I see many people who have one--I WANT one!