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There is no such number as 'enuf'. My wife told me I have enuf rifles. I laughed for a long time at that one.
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Leather Splits- uses, some feedback please
tsunkasapa replied to gkyork's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
I assume these are the 'rough on both sides' splits. The only use I've found for them is to thicken lighter leather. They have no structural strength.- 10 replies
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Red Wings we have in great abundance. Most all the roadside ditches have cattails and they are full of the RWs. We have a few Yellow Headed Blackbirds, but they are more common northeast of here.
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Good to see you are still with us. I always liked Cardinals, but we don't have them u here in the PNW.
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I lived on that side for a year and a half. Too wet and too many people, so I moved back to the DRY side.
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Greetings! Welcome to the group. Where in Washington?
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Restoration of vintage purse/handbag
tsunkasapa replied to Limeylass's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
I suspect it is lamb/kid/calf.- 11 replies
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Restoration of vintage purse/handbag
tsunkasapa replied to Limeylass's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
It looks like Florentine lacing. Something I have no seen available for some time. I have a similar reair to do for a friend, but can't find the appropriate lace.- 11 replies
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Recommend a permanent low sheen sealer
tsunkasapa replied to jasonsmith's topic in How Do I Do That?
First, I do have the petulant child on ignore, but when y'all quote him it still shows up. And in answer to his stupid question above; NO, BECAUSE AS WE HAVE TOLD HIM OVER AND OVER, M&G IS NOT, NOT NOTA FLOOR CLEANER!! Would I use them AFTER I cleaned the floor? YES, BECAUSE THEY ARE THE SAME DAMN THING AS M&G, AN ACRYLIC VARNISH!!! -
Recommend a permanent low sheen sealer
tsunkasapa replied to jasonsmith's topic in How Do I Do That?
Personally I don't use ANY of the acrylic garbage on my leather. Nor do I put varnish on good wood. But you choose to use it, fine. But acting like a petulant child when a dozen people have recommended M&G as opposed to the same thing in a different bottle just makes you look foolish. With that, I will put you and your petulance on the Ignore list. Life is too short to deal with pigheaded foolishness. -
Recommend a permanent low sheen sealer
tsunkasapa replied to jasonsmith's topic in How Do I Do That?
And copping an attitude gets you put on the 'Ignore' list. These people have a couple hundred years combined experience. When you ask folks a question maybe listen to what they tell you. And for the record, I don't know of ANYTHING that is 'forever' like you are looking for. -
+1 on the angle blade
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ALL leather is split to a more or less uniform thickness throughout.
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In that case, back stitch 2-3 stitches and cut flush with the surface, no flame needed.
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Bob Klenda had an article about them in one of the last couple Saddler's Journals. I will look when I get done with chores.
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Looks a lot like a halberdman that was wondering what to do now that the war is over.
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What is Mycelium Leather? Does it exist?
tsunkasapa replied to RobertoDR69's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
No, absolutely not. But then I do not use nylon or polyester threads or put acrylic finishes or aints on leather. Nor do I use a sewing machine. Oddly, my life is not diminished because of that. And yes, There is fish leather. -
You CAN stamp and tool it, just as other veg tan. But it will be much harder to see your tracing and guide lines.
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What is Mycelium Leather? Does it exist?
tsunkasapa replied to RobertoDR69's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
So here is a question about vegan leather. After they skin the vegans, is it chrome tanned or veg tanned? -
Applying oils
tsunkasapa replied to bruce johnson's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Great idea! And on a smaller scale I would think painting pads would work as well. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes.