JayEhl
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10 minutes ago, Campleathergoods said:As long as you know that you are helping people, that's all that matters.
Amen. So enough of this and lets just all move on...
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You're on the right path. History is littered with people who didn't plan!
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@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
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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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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.
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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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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!
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1 hour ago, Danne said:Exterior is Tärnsjö semi-aniline veg tan. Interior is Alran Sully.
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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1 hour ago, jellyroll said:Guess I'll make a few and determine the pros and cons.
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! -
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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17 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:just open it up and start swinging.
It is a Swingline after all....
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14 hours ago, firelileigh said:And where would you be shipping from?
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)?
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Hi,
While here, I have a question about the polishing compound, more specifically what is the consistency supposed to be like?
I know a few will cringe when I say I am still using the white compound from my starter kit from Tandy. It is hard as a rock and I have to rub kind of aggressively to get it on my cardboard backing (what I normally use). Should it be that hard? And I've read somewhere that different colors offer contains different material used for the sharpening, but what color is best for ceramic v metal blades? And what should the consistency be like out of the box, meaning, if it's supposed to be hard as a rock.
Thanks in advance.
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Dude, your work is very professional and you should be proud of it.
I look forward to your contributions .... especially because I'm such a novice and can only aspire to this level of work!
Best wishes for 2022
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Hi --- being still new to making wet formed holsters, would using the oven or dryer method make the leather form worse?
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It's some sort of clothing store. So yea... what you said.. WHAT opportunity?
150$ bench top burnishing machine
in Leather Tools
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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.