JayEhl
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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.
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and fun to make, I bet! Great job and good fortune!!
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Is this what @chainftw said he was making for $200? I'm corn-fused.....
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I checked to make sure the dye was set and even after two coats the dye still rubbed off. I probably got frustrated and did too much on the third coat.... LOL. Or I'm guessing that Resolene wasn't the best application?
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I bought a Harbor Freight grinder/polisher that I tried to outfit as a burnisher but it just wobbled waaay too much and I'm no machinist to troubleshoot. Now I just use the buffer once in a while. Did great on my shoes! LOL. Finally my beautiful bride bought me the dremel and that's worked out great. I clamp it to different positions and it works fine for my hobby needs.
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New Video | Unboxing District Leather Supply
JayEhl replied to Campleathergoods's topic in Show Off!!
Amen. So enough of this and lets just all move on... -
Has anyone done a KickStarter for their Leather work?
JayEhl replied to ToddW's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
You're on the right path. History is littered with people who didn't plan! -
Has anyone done a KickStarter for their Leather work?
JayEhl replied to ToddW's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
@ToddW you hit on all the points, I couldn't have said it better, 100%. This includes the stage in my life/career of IT and I, too, am mulling over options for when I retire. Hopefully sooner, than later. :D -
On this subject, I made a belt for my wife from a belt blank that I purchased. After tooling it, and dying it, I was afraid the black dye was going to rub off so I think I over did the resolene three or four coats) Its now kind of stiff. Would a conditioner like neetsfoot oil make it more supple? or what would anyone recommend? And for future reference, was resolene the best choice?
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New Video | Unboxing District Leather Supply
JayEhl replied to Campleathergoods's topic in Show Off!!
I watched the video and I didn't think it was advertising for a leather company that he's shilling for; to me it was more of "I'm excited! Look what I found". Not sure what the fuss is about, really. I enjoy this forum because I get lots of great advice, help and encouragement. If you don't like something or disagree, why be unkind? There's enough ugliness in this world, already. I just let it roll off my back and say nothing. If the video belongs somewhere else, the mod should be the one suggesting it be moved (or removed.) And, (this is my take) If it''s REALLY upsetting you, then maybe you can ask the mods to take a look to decide. -
Thanks @Northmount
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Do you have a website?
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Looks bad ass! all lined and dyed and ready to rock and roll Was that hand stitched? That was a project!!
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When using a vacuum bag to form a holster how many HP do you use?
JayEhl replied to AzShooter's topic in How Do I Do That?
HI, Not to butt in, but in a video @Dwight said he used woodweld. And, I just purchased the same getup and can confirm, the woodweld holds VERY well. I was just so excited putting it all together. Should've known to be be more patient so I wouldn't be sloppy with the glue! ~JL -
Sounds expensive but awesome craftsmanship!
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Nice touch.
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Exactly what I want to build on maybe this summer. I have lots of industry support businesses near me and one of them is Steel Supply. They have a place in the back where anyone can go through and pick out there discarded fabrications and buy by the pound. Lots of usable steel plates last I looked that with a little grinding will be a great fit. Not sure if you have anything like that around your area.
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This!! I'm like on my fourth journal cover and with each one I learn a bit more. My latest is for my daughter, too, and I am using 6/7 for front and back panels so I can tool and a 2/3 for the middle binder and the inside flap for papers and such. I'm still debating what weight I will use for the other inside panel where the book back will slip in. Because the book will cover it, I don't know if I want to put any big tooling effort if it won't be seen much (but I can't help myself, sometimes!) Probably just carve out a love note on it or something. But super fun!
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It was explained to me that when you tool your leather it moves the leather around such that it spreads out making the overall look 'stretched'. I've used blue painters tape mostly and others use clear plastic packing tape. Some are very persnickity about which brands to buy so it may take some experimentation. I've also (rubber cement) glued on a backing made from cardboard, about the thickness of the back of a cereal box or thick sturdy construction paper. I've even used both (tape first then glued to cardboard) for really thin leathers that I wanted to stamp so it would burnish more.
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It is a Swingline after all....
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OP member info states from North Carolina.
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Living in Houston, you're close but I cannot afford something like that. I don't suppose you have anything else you, eh?
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I was going to suggest the same, that is gut it out and reuse what you like with a tooled up cover that you can roll or use a strap and buckle or whatever. Pretty cool idea.
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With those D rings you could easily add an accessorry of a shorter strap to make it a clutch or handle thingy. Excellent work!
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Right, I figured the wide strap was necessary to distribute the weight. I made a wider strap for my messenger bag and it does help take the strain off when it's kitted out with work junk AND the laptop. Does the inside need to be lined or will the flesh side help with the friction so it stays on the shoulder (until they get used to it)?