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could use a refresher, too.

I double that comment. Seriously, I like how small it is. Must be easy to use and control.

interesting.. .... but without going to the evil zon, for $13 for a dental tool is there something similar that could be found in regular hardware stores?

As @chuck123wapati mentioned, probably the easiest and quickest would be to check out the free tandy library. https://tandyleather.com/blogs/leathercraft-library In many of their (vintage) doodles, they have photos and drawings of what the outcome is and show the tool used and most have the Tandy part number used. It'll be a great starting point. Enjoy!

The beautiful part about crafting is that it's only limited by your imagination. I say go for it!

I know that many folks would rather keep things simple using paper ledgers and don't want to bother with a computer. Heck, when I leave my IT job I keep telling myself I don't want to be around a computer, either, but know that will be difficult. So, if I may add to the conversation, MS Excel is now in the business of a 'subscription' model, meaning you have to lease the license on a yearly basis as part of their Microsoft Office 365 portfolio of applications... corporate greed knows no bounds, it seems Excel hasn't really added any "WOW" features that would be worth an annual subscription, anyway, but if you wanted to use an electronic spreadsheet while avoiding additional expenses, you could find an older version of Excel on probably an even older computer (who doesn't have an old computer that is hardly being used anymore -- and doesn't need to touch the internet). Another option is using the Google version called Google Sheets on the chrome browser. It is safe and secure (as any product on the internet) and would be my goto if I ever decided to launch my business, full time and it is still free. Just my .035 worth (inflation)

Hi, This thread interested me because recently (okay, more times than recent) I've had to remove a rivet and learned the hard way that it was easy to damage the leather and I had to be more careful. I generally used what @Dwight detailed and it does work for me, but I'm always looking for better ways to do things. I had to go online to see what an extraction pliers looked like but those all over the map. Is this more of a 'heavy duty' set of pliers like this? or may I ask if someone post a picture of what they're using?

Welcome to the board. Lots of friendly folks here. Bring donuts!

Hi -- when you were using the hydraulic press what did you use to form the holster? was it foam padding or rubber pads or???

Off topic a bit, but I remember going to Hilton Head island on a working vacation back in the late '90's. What a wonderful time it was. I would go there just to hang out but it would be quite the drive. And to be back on topic, I bought a used 2700 a few months back. It was a bit fiddley at first to get it up and running for a novice; had to crank down the speed to the slowest setting but it is a pretty nice machine.

...wow.... wonder what triggered this.

Okay I understand now. With the vines coming down at the top I would leave it, but that's just me. You're flower tooling looks great, just keep practicing your s curves (like I'm one to talk!). For me, Alden leather school on youtube has a great video on practicing scrolls and such. I practiced using his stuff but there's lots of other great videos out there if you just google the youtube.

Hi, thanks for this. Would you know what industry uses these sorts of products?

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wow, yea, you're right. Very 'fiddley' but a great result. I haven't made such an item so I'm not well versed in things like this so as always, this forum is a great resource. And speaking of resource, for my own self, where would I begin to look for a carbon supplier? What industry or support industry would have such cast offs? I live in Houston so we have lots of industry not too far away. TIA

Hi, Don't know where you live but for vendors: if you have time and if you're able, attend a trade show for leather crafters. Lots of vendors all in one place with hands on experience to check out their wares. I kick myself for not being able to attend the one in Waco last fall. Also, I would subscribe to the leathercrafter journal /magazine. Super helpful that. And, if you just look at the top of this board, there are several sponsors for this site you should also check out.

Wow, very cool. Is that snake skin?

Man, that looks fantastic. Was the carbon fibre hard to cut? And what did you use to cut it?

hello friend. I totally get what you're saying about your excitement of your work. I'm the same way, especially when I put in alot of work after my day job. Such a stress reliever. I don't know what you mean by 'frame'. Around the complete edge of the piece? My opinion only: I would say yes, it needs something. A better picture of the whole project would be more helpful, though. Keep it up! Lots of fun, for sure!

Selecting the fb links takes you to his etsy site. Here is his etsy store link, though: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BearMauls?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1165069037

I can't figure out how to not embed these youtube video links (Personally, I hate it gobbles so much of the text space and it's then hard for anyone to see where the next line of text is. But here is what I found: Edge Crease vs Push Bevel by Johan Potgieter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ll-IozEcoQ Push beader by Brian Harms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts140rsiZI8 Horse Shoe Brand Tools (HSBT) Russell Beader, Beveler . by Billy Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE9UPEyqfDo

Hi, At the top right you can select your preferred language.

Was working on a rodeo badge for a friend. punched right through with my bar grounder. I thought I'd be able to 'cover it up' by trying to push the other bar grounding closer together around it with my modeling tool. Made it worse. Decided it was going to ANOTHER practice piece to learn from. But hey, it's still fun for me. As I say now, a bad day playing with leather sure beats a great day at the office.

and fun to make, I bet! Great job and good fortune!!

Is this what @chainftw said he was making for $200? I'm corn-fused.....