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  1. JayEhl
    Hi, A few weekends ago I purchased some chrome tan leather from Tandy while I was visiting my folks out of town. (Tandy was practically around the corner from them which made it an easy pit stop) Anyway, I put it up until the other night when I was ready to use it. Then come to find out the oil had spread to my veg tan rolls! Question: Is it normal for the oil to bleed off like this? Can I let it out in the sun to cure it or something? Should I take it back to Tandy?
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    There is a market place for selling these further down in the forum. You will need to post pictures, though.
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    We need to see the steel!!
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    That's one of the things I enjoy most about this craft, it's about giving joy to someone from something that came from your work.
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    shop turned out great, dude!
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    Sounds peaceful.
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    Hi, thanks @chuck123wapati that makes sense. I wet form, let it dry then add dye and finish?
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    Hi, Cruising through this thread I am experiencing the cracked leather from a bend in a belt I just put together for the wife. The leather is a belt blank from Tandy and I skived the bend on the flesh side to about half to make it easier to fold. After dyeing a couple of coats of Eco-Flo black dye and a couple of coats of resolene it is now cracking. Did I put too much resolene? Can I go back and add dye and try to reseal. Should I have used a conditioner as mentioned in this thread before I tried to bend it? I have attached a photo to better explain. (don't mind the dog -- he's my hangaround) I appreciate and value your knowledge and thank you in advance.!
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    HI, I've watched several videos where he hand stitches without a pony while building something but don't believe I've ever seen a show and tell of how to do it, (properly). I'll have to check that out.
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    Hi, Welcome to the forum. Most folks are understandably hesitant about clicking on links that takes them offsite so you may not get much of a response. For folks have difficult posting pictures because most phone picture sizes are way too big. I've learned to take the picture on my phone and text it to myself to make the image size smaller to post. Others here will have other and probably techniques. But, I did take a peek at your images on reddit. Pretty cool and comfy looking, especially the low top Inca style.
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    Absolutely THIS!! And, welcome to the forum.
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    Hi, this is some really neat craftsmanship. Can you share about how many hours in total it took to create this? Not including the design time, just from (about ) the time you rolled out the leather until you made the final touches.
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    Oh, I had plans to go that but work cut into my plans. DEFINITELY planning on it for next year. ~JL
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    There is a leather sewing machine sales area you can post your machine. I'm certain it will sell pretty quickly.
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    That's a big daddy! one day.....
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    Hey Chuck, your craftsmanship has really come along way. Your son should be proud and you bet he'll be the talk of camp. No doubt business will be coming your way! Love it!
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    Hey not too shabby for being only 80 years young! My uncle told me years ago, 'gettin' old ain't for sissies!' I'm 58 and he's right,. You have a great attitude and a loving and supporting family. Don't let anyone tell you, == you still got it!
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    Hi I'm not an expert by any means and surely the moderator will jump in, but I should think pictures and a price list would be instrumental. Also, you should decide if you are going to sell in lots or individual pieces. Lots of collectors from across the world visit this forum so you should also let everyone know if you're going to limit shipping or not. You should also place your city as a location if you want to attract anyone local who can stop by. Also, if you have any machinery there is another category on this forum for just those types of items. Good luck!
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    For your second project I think your work is really coming along. I've made a few wallets and like @PastorBob said, laying really thin leather on a flat surface and then I place something equally flat usually my acrylic ruler on top leaving just enough of the leather showing to get after it with some canvas and gum trag or tokonole .
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    As a huge CZ fan... HOLY SMOKES! That is super looking! How are you taking care of the retention ?
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    THIS!! My wife rolls her eyes how I go about 'designing'. LOL!
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    Didn't notice it until you brought it up. Looks great and I like the simple borders. Really great job. And like @Hardrada said, I wished all my first attempts were as beautiful as this!
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    Great job. The plain veg tan color makes it really pop out. Now I see why you need to do the shifter. It looks like a great challenge. Let us know how you go about doing that one.
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    Ain't that the truth! My uncle told me a long time ago that a hobby doesn't have to be expensive but you can sure make it expensive!!
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    We need a Houston show... Great idea. We need a Houston Show!!
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