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  1. tsunkasapa
    When they get that big I use the 410.
  2. tsunkasapa
    I started in 7th grade and did it off and on through Jr. High. Got an "apprenticeship" at a hippy leather shop in the late 60s. Did a lot of "fix it" for the guys in my Army unit. Started get more serious about 40 years ago. My son made a key fob for my mom about 25 yrs ago that she still uses and his daughter made her another one this last Christmas. All together I've been at it for 55 yrs.
  3. tsunkasapa
    I would say your biggest problem arises from your "dry" time. I usually wait hours between steps. Sometimes as long as 24 hours. Leather is a sponge and it takes time for things to fully cure/dry.
  4. tsunkasapa

    Just froggy

    tsunkasapa replied to Stewart's topic in Art

    As odd as it may seem, we get little guys like that up here in the great PNW desert. After a really good T-storm, we get hundreds of little guys like this. They don't have red eyes, but they are much the same otherwise.
  5. tsunkasapa
    It is 100% long enough for them to acknowledge receipt of said sample. If they will/cannot, then they are a RIPOFF!!!
  6. tsunkasapa
    No, but I have no interest in sewing machines. I hand stitch everything.
  7. tsunkasapa
    I have heard it called "chain stitch". It is sometimes used to stitch dog/pet food sacks. Pull the right end and it just "unzips".
  8. tsunkasapa
    At 3/32 there should be no problem pulling 002 needles through.
  9. tsunkasapa
    I like a spokeshave for skiving belts and other straps.
  10. tsunkasapa
    I don't do ANYTHING metric, so I have no idea how big your awl is. But it is obvious that you need smaller needles or a larger awl blade. The only time you should have any real difficulty pulling the needle through would be when you back stitch.
  11. tsunkasapa
    Other than agreeing with what Blackjack21 said, I think it's great.
  12. tsunkasapa
    From the small picture your carving looks quite good. But your basketweave looks rather faint. And I agree, moving the zipper will help make things "flatter".
  13. tsunkasapa
    Looks like nice work. But I didn't know anybody wore wrist watches any more. I don't think I've seen one in 3-4 years. Most folks just use their phone for a watch. I've carried a pocket watch for decades, because I can kill a wrist watch in less than a day. Construction is really hard on things.
  14. tsunkasapa
    Many people use the two terms interchangeably, not realizing that they are two different tools.
  15. tsunkasapa
    They are also available on Ebay. Military Lift The Dot Fasteners, Lot of 10, Black | eBay
  16. tsunkasapa
    Sadly, Buck knives, an American icon, are now made in China.
  17. tsunkasapa
    I've been carving for decades, I just don't like the look the steep bevelers give.
  18. tsunkasapa
    Nothing I have any interest in. As I said, tech bullsnot.
  19. tsunkasapa
    Assuming one has those pieces of tech bullsnot.
  20. tsunkasapa
    If you have a dog, the "Alpo Variety Snaps" boxes are half again thicker that cereal boxes. But they are glued like they need to withstand a bomb. They make great patterns.
  21. tsunkasapa
    The website looks a lot like our Harbor Freight. HF carries what I call 30/5 tools. If they last the first 30 minutes, they MAY last for 5 years. But I was unable to find any other listing for the brand.
  22. tsunkasapa
    Very nice for a first go.
  23. tsunkasapa
    I'm pretty sure that you THINK you are a master of all things. But you AIN'T. You seem to have a comment on EVERYTHING. You aren't all that and I'm quite frankly tired of your EXPERT opinion on EVERYTHING. Your ass is MUTED!!!!!!
  24. tsunkasapa
    When our sled dogs cut cuts/etc on their pads, we put a "patch" over it held on with superglue. It stays in place for several days and keeps the wound clean. Superglue was developed for surgical purposes.
  25. tsunkasapa
    Good job. Gussets are a pain at the best of times.
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