rusticbob

Wow, they both look great! What color is the dye or stain?

I realize thefinish looks a little reddish, but that is Fiebing's Tan dye. Its made of STD veg tan from Tandy. If I remember correctly , its 2-3 oz. Its laced with artificial sinew, first time I tried using that particular thread.

Just finished a wallet for my brother. Maybe this will make up for all the birthday presents I never gave to him.

Going turkey hunting this weekend and wanted to present my Dad with a custom made, box call carrier. Asked here, looked everywhere, and decided to wing it! Here are a few pictures. I have only been leather working for about 4 most, and I love it. I learn from every project, and gain confidence as I go along.

Looking for a pattern or suggestions for a turkey box call for my dad. He is 80, and we are going turkey hunting next weekend. He has a old PS Olt box call, and I would like to make him a nice leather belt carrier. Any suggestions? I looked thru Al Stolman's leather case series, and the closest I can find is for a flashlite holder in book 1.

I'm new to leather working, about four months. It has been incredible finding this website, the knowledge and helpfulness of subscribers is priceless. I want to make a wallet for my younger brother for his birthday. He uses a ti-fold, full size now, lots of cards slots, (think George Castanza from Seinfeld)! I am not sure which thickness leather, and does anyone have a template they would be willing to share? Thanks in advance.

I'm new to leather working, about four months. It has been incredible finding this website, the knowledge and helpfulness of subscribers is priceless. I want to make a wallet for my younger brother for his birthday. He uses a ti-fold, full size now, lots of cards slots, (think George Castanza from Seinfeld)! I am not sure which thickness leather, and does anyone have a template they would be willing to share? Thanks in advance.

Wow, that looks spectacular. I would love to make one for my daughter, a horse lover, if you could share the pattern.

I don't know why the pictures didn't post, I'll try again!

Finished a few more cell phone cases for my brother and sister in law. If someone has a standard phone, I phone, Samsung, Blackberry, I have been able to get dimensions off the internet. Then I make a hardwood template, a little oversize, to allow for shrinkage. Track Phone and flip phones are a crap shoot, although I made one for my wife's flip phone, and see seems happy.

Am I the only one who has no idea what "machine", you are talking about?

Great looking work. I was wondering if you had made any bow quivers? I shoot a Longbow, and want to make one for myself? Any ideas?

Great, thanks a lot. Sanding the edges?, I haven't tried that yet, I just wet than and slick them. Do you sand by hand? Approx what grit? Rusticbob

I'm going to try and attach some pictures of my first products. I have been leather working since Jan 1st, and love the heck out of it. Some good, some bad, but I'm learning lots by trial and error. Glad I found this website, its been a great help.

Thank you both for the information, I think I'll pass on these machines. Can anyone suggest a good starter machine for leather pillows, handbags, pouches, etc. I will continue to handstitch the really heavy leathers. I finally built a stitching pony this past weekend, and that has made stitching a whole lot easier. Thanks again.

Thanks for the info! Same shop also has a Singer class III, 152, machine that he said runs fine, but is out of timing. How much trouble would it be to replace the timing belt on this machine. That one is selling for $150.00

I am just starting in leather working. I retired in January, and have made belts, cartridge carriers, wallets, etc. I have the oppertunity to pick up a old, but in good working condition a Singer 241-13, from a upholstery shop that is closing. What questions should I ask? My intention is to make leather pillows, and handbags.Its for sale for $350.00? Does anyone have experience with this machine? Is it worth the money? Thanks,

I am just starting in leather working. I retired in January, and have made belts, cartridge carriers, wallets, etc. I have the oppertunity to pick up a old, but in good working condition a Singer 241-13, from a upholstery shop that is closing. What questions should I ask? My intention is to make leather pillows, and handbags.Its for sale for $350.00? Does anyone have experience with this machine? Is it worth the money? Thanks,