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Never trust a pig they'll squeal on you every time.

Personally yes! But then again how many leather workers are in the world to buy enough to make it profitable? Many of the older books are no longer made i think in part also due to the patterns becoming outdated as well the thought that books themselves are outdated to most young folks as the video is the instant gratification of seeing an individual technique without real thought of actually reading and understanding the whole leather working process. A guy needs to keep his head on a swivel to find good books also check in yard sale estate sales thrift shops and even libraries get rid of old books for pennies. Folks here on the forum sometimes sell leather tools inherited or are selling off an estate. Rarely do they mention the books always interested in selling the tools so a quick P message may get a box full of "old books and even patterns" that would have went to the dumps rather cheaply. Books rock!!!

I am so sorry friend but as I read your post I thought about what's on eBay so I looked and found a buy-it-now copy for 19.95 newly posted just a few minutes ago. I couldn't help hitting the button. I use eBay only for buy it now and when I start searching I check new listings daily and buy it now ads only. Just picked up a left-hand 1494 Pfluger medalist the same way for cheap.

You are very talented and very fortunate!!!

I use my bib overalls that's why they call em overalls lol.

Damn, I'm thinkin steps for my burb it's lifted a bit 6". I could tap those oil parts for set screws.

Now that is cool !!!! i have a v6 lol.

we could use a pic of the back of the hat band ends on the left of the head with some sort of embellishment, I don't see that so that's missing info on your project. on cutting the slots get a round punch the width of the intended slot and punch two holes that match the width of your concho strap then cut across with a knife creating the slot. Slot punches are pricey for one project when a cheap round punch and exacto knife aren't. One slot per concho the concho strap goes through the leather main strap then around the concho bar then back through the same slot under the main strap to the next concho. it could then be ended in the back with a bleed knot.

That's a fine pattern!! It looks great. Shooting it will tell the tale, lol. Sometimes, they slide up due to recoil. The stitching is great looking, too. If you can clean up that edge on the riser, it would be perfect, IMO.

Rock on man !! I'm 66 and know exactly where your head is at. I don't ride bikes anymore but no one has ever wrenched on my shit.

I've done a bit of etching myself. That's too bad though it leaves out a lot of potential for those buckles if you can't do it no one can. I would consider a different material for the construction as chrome steel is way overkill for a buckle and leaves out a vast number of sales options. Good luck to you in your endeavor you have a good product!!!

Hey Mac!!! No, it won't work lol. leather sewing machines cost a ton o money. Home-style machines won't cut it and there are no needles that size for them. Now what is giving you fits with the hand sewing maybe we can make that easier and a bit more fun for you.

Oh then check out etching for steel it's easy to do. The pics make them look like brass. I've never considered a laser image any form of self-expression now if you just want money then it may fit your needs.

That is a really cool buckle, those would be awesome for engravers there is a lot of good space.

finding someone with a dip tank (auto shop) is much safer than cans of carb cleaner lol. you can dip the whole machine and then blow it out with air with less nasty chems getting on you like Acetone, xylene toluene, etc. Good tips though for small parts however that stuff cleans fast and I use it often for things I can't dip. the grease brush rocks!!

that is an awesome setup!! sharpening is the most overlooked part of leather work for most folks.

Really nice !

A beautiful set !!

You might hit up some fly-tying forums too they now use cutting dies for foam bodies, it's getting big fast!!! They may be more appreciative of your offer. Thanks, BTW. Good luck !!!

THAT is a nice car!!!!!!! Damn i love downshifting thru a turn.

I'm wishing you all the best and can't wait to see the outcome. I love mine too a little cleanup and a few tweaks and they run like a clock.

I've used one quite a bit. The biggest thing is to buy a good quality stamp; the cheaper ones don't line up well. Second, don't turn it when stamping.

LMao I read this "Looks nice. "Mule deer antler shed?" then this "Thanks! Not 100% sure on the antler. I bought it from a maker on Etsy. the seller didn’t say." I just figured you knew it was a mule deer. Sorry

I used references from existing ones online in my case it was for an M1 Garand. I also got the best info from Dwight here on the forum. oh mine is for right or left hand use lol I shoot lefty.

thanks, i feel the same as you the one has a date of 3/33 maker unknown on it the other was an old Montague both the wood was in excellent and when refinished they are beautiful. That old workmanship on what was once a lower quality rod is as good as any. I cant wait ti try them out lol the water is still to hard here. New reelseats handles and eyes complety scraped down with ten coats of try oil and japanese silk thread. When you afford cool sometimes you gotta make your own cool. The main reason o got into leather work btw.