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  1. chuck123wapati
    actually, i misspoke i lengthened it so i didn't have to use a screw in my stock. Sorry I'm getting old lol.
  2. chuck123wapati
    Here is mine i used the technique on the original M1 scope risers, a slot is cut into the leather plus the string is wrapped, mine doesn't add rise because it is open-sighted but adds padding for a good weld. I had one stock-mounted bullet loop thing and lost to many shells with it so I tossed it out, they don't work well for rimless cartridges if your hunting requires more than sitting in a blind or tree stand.
  3. chuck123wapati
    Could have, check the unused part closely for contamination of any particles that may be causing the problem. iron reacts to the tannins in the leather when wet and causes staining.
  4. chuck123wapati
    Iron filings will cause that problem did you sand or sharpen anything near it?
  5. chuck123wapati
    you wet mold this type around the cylinder and trigger guard only, the gun should slip in easily/ fall into place but still fit snugly so the blueing isn't worn off by jostling around.
  6. chuck123wapati
    put it on a belt and try it. It should come out smoothly with no hangup.
  7. chuck123wapati
    wiggle your needles in the hole up and down side to side, this will stretch the holes or awl cuts enough to easily pull thru. then they will close back up tight like they are supposed to be. Two needles or one doesnt matter.
  8. chuck123wapati
    is it hi how are ya or how high are ya?
  9. chuck123wapati
    yes it did ,The Art of Making Leather cases vol 2.
  10. chuck123wapati
    hey my friend, you can stop by once in while and say hi!!
  11. chuck123wapati
    you may have to skive around the holes so the edges around the marble are thinner and can form around it.
  12. chuck123wapati
    make and put it in the center of a round handle, punch three holes slightly smaller than the marble ( top and sides) so the marble can be seen and you can stitch the bottom side closed
  13. chuck123wapati
    i would look closely at the air brush also, can you set the air pressure on that thing or can you even tell if it has pressure? Your paint should be the viscosity of milk like the others say.
  14. chuck123wapati
    those are just fine.
  15. chuck123wapati
    you have enough to sharpen them just fine. now you need. thread, glue, dyes, rivets. snaps or buckles, beeswax, oils, a ruler or straight edge, strap cutter, stitching pony or clam, a hammer or mallet some hole punches would be nice too. these are for general leather crafting, specialty work like shoe making or saddle making takes various specialized tools as well. I'm sure I've missed a few necessities as well.
  16. chuck123wapati
    it depends on what you want your edges to look like. Full round, partial round, square etc.
  17. chuck123wapati
    try a buckle. they work great on watches.
  18. chuck123wapati
    i dress my edges up with a belt sander.
  19. chuck123wapati
    i think its to keep the copper from turning the leather green.
  20. chuck123wapati
    cut a piece of cardstock what ever width you want then simply use it to draw or scribe your diamonds or squares at any angle you wish. you can draw then on the pattern or scribe them directly on the leather. takes no math if you don't want or you can use a protractor to get a precise angle.
  21. chuck123wapati
    here is a link to the rest of the info you have provided us previously. thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
  22. chuck123wapati
    i'll do it for you no prob. no need to re write a ton of good info.
  23. chuck123wapati
    There's about five things in that amazon set you will use for any length of time, most of it is pretty low rate tools, we used to call that stuff junk. If you have the money buy the kit Bruce Johnson linked at least you can sell it if you don't like leather work.
  24. chuck123wapati
    we need to copy and paste the rest of your previous discussion on this thread!! get it all together in one place.
  25. chuck123wapati
    i make my patterns out of card stock or some such heavy paper, old clothes boxes from xmas, lol.
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