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    You might give some thought to putting 3/4" plywood down under the marble. Any blows over an unsupported area may be prone to cracking.
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    I also set mine to use a stool or stand. It gives me more options. I think you will be happy with your setup.
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    I just use NFO on them. I don't use any of the plastic finishes on any of my projects.
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    Great job. Everything a holster should be, functional AND attractive.
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    Very nice indeed!
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    You certainly could, but it's much faster to just use a strap cutter.
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    A round knife is definitely the correct tool for the job. But I would suggest an Osborne rather than the one from Tandy. Once you get used to it you will wonder why you used anything else.
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    make wax

    tsunkasapa replied to Xig's topic in How Do I Do That?

    I clearly understood him to say he used NFO. It is the only thing I use any more.
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    It is caused by the stretch of the leather. I know of no way to stop it.
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    Plastic??? Really??
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    Sunlight is in no way needed to "dry" skins. Air movement is what is needed.
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    First, I don't do anything Metric. But when I get ready to start a project I just look at the leather, judge it's firmness, or lack of, and choose it that way. Those numbers really have no meaning to me. I suppose if I ordered leather sight unseen it might be a guideline.
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    Cover them in cornmeal, it will draw out a lot of the oil.
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    What TYPE of leather are you using? Is it veg tanned? Chrome?
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    You might try Oxalic acid. However, IF it removes the stain, you might have the opposite problem of the spots being lighter than the surrounding leather. Try it in a small, inconspicuous area to see. Here is a link to a thread about it. Oxalic Acid And Cleaning Leather - Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners. - Leatherworker.net
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    It is out there, but VERY expensive!!!! Bridlework: A Step by Step Guide by Robert H. Steinke (2010-05-03): Robert H. Steinke: 9780615395586: Amazon.com: Books
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    POOR management would be better than what we have.
  19. tsunkasapa
    Like this? Colt 45 Line 24 Snap Set, Nickle 5pk | Springfield Leather
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    My granddaughter tipped a bottle of red. My tooling slab looks like a sacrificial alter.
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    I am REALLY glad I stopped reading this thread on the 2nd page!
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    I don't DIP anything except chips. Everything is done with a dauber or a rag. I don't have the space or resources to have a "dip area".
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    Another tip is to cover one side with heavy paper or light cardboard. Line up one point and gradually remove the paper as you line up your edges. I learned that trick installing Formica. An accidental contact with that stuff is a major PITA.
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