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Saddle soap isn't just soap, it is also a conditioner it has waxes and oils that condition and add moisture back into the leather. When the directions are read and followed it doesn't leave a residue, if it did no one would use it on saddles in dusty barns. However, it's made to be used on a wide variety of leather products not just saddles. Follow the directions and always test it first that way there is no risk. cleaning leather isn't rocket science, just takes some common sense.

what Fred said!!! test it in an inconspicuous place first.

seal your belt, no matter what kind of leather so that it won't take stains.

a set screw in one side would allow the use of different size shanks.

use some beeswax just poke them in a piece every once in a while also get a small block of wood and use it right next to your chisels when pulling them out, it's much easier than using your fingers by themselves.

You would be better suited to buy harness needles specifically for hand stitching as well as the correct thread. I use John James No. 2 needles and Ritza tiger thread however I sew heavy lethers, holsters, sheaths, belts, etc. Others will chime in I'm sure of their favorites.

Great save!!!!!! I like a more friendly look myself this looks like I need white gloves or something just to add a comment lol. Kinda hospitalish lookin.

It's because you do not know this simple secret. Use your needles to stretch the hole. As the first needle gets about halfway through, stop and wiggle it up and down rather aggressively. This will stretch and enlarge the hole enough so your thread and needle will go through easily.

veg tanning is just as old as alum tanning, so why not use veg-tanned leather? https://www.sustainableyakleather.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Vegetable-Tanning-Part-2.-History_.pdf

from the title, i was expecting something much smaller lol. That is nice work indeed.

Welcome right back from Wyoming. Did you get your elk? lol

wood is fine leather doesn't know the difference. th board is to protect your blades and wooden Cutting boards are as old as knives.

Also, look into some bag patterns. They usually tell you what thickness of leather is appropriate and have good instructions for making your first endeavor successful. Diesel punk patterns are pretty good from what I have heard as well as Tandy.

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It's a testament to how far you have come, leave it as is IMO. It looks just fine.

I suggest never buying leather goods, or anything expensive, from pictures. As your question suggests there are no differences you could easily tell from photos.

your work always amazes me.

Don't sand it. You can use some neats foot oil to soften it a bit. That may help, but use it sparingly, or it will get too soft.

I guess he doesn't want the job lol.

I made my own lol, but i see you do it much lighter than i do, it looks nice your way and won't smoosh down as easy i bet.

i love your knife cuts in the petals they are almost perfect. do you ever use lifters or how much do you if you do?

I use it on a lot of stuff, but not leather so far. I have found that it's pretty much all the same stuff, just with different labels.

funniest thing I've heard this year. Trump telling Trudeau he could be the governor of the 51st state. I'll bet the look on his face was priceless.

there is a ton of info on this site a search will turn up virtually everything you need to know about holsters. A lot of the real good makers don't repost much and some have left altogether. THe search function is your easy answer.