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Here a "popper" is a yummy tidbit, a jalapeno pepper, stuffed with cream cheese, breaded, then deep fried to a golden brown. Best thing ever. Mmmmmmm

I have to ask; What is a "popper"?

Plain and simple, if I mail an invitation to the neighbor I can SEE from my window, it goes 200 miles east to Spokane, back to Ellensburg, and then gets delivered. WHAT is efficient about that? The USPS needs to GO AWAY!!! Either that or be COMPLETELY restructured.

It COULDN'T have anything to do with our grossly overpaid, highly inefficient postal service. No, that can't be it.

No, bee's wax will just make it gummy. The COMPLETE name is Leather Balm with Atom Wax. It is a Fiebing's product. Leather Balm With Atom Wax – Fiebing's

It would help their cause if they stepped up the quality of their leather. They have really gone down hill in the last 10-15 years.

I never thought there was enough exposed blade on either of them to worry about. The safety skiver I just pulled a HEAVY knotted thong through the handle and hang on the pegboard. The other one hangs in a pegboard loop. 45 years and nary a scratch. My head knife and Japanese skiver on the other hand both have sheaths. Not for fear of cuts, but to protect the edges.

I agree with Dwight, a small slotted concho with a strap and bleed knot, like a saddle string, would secure it, not damage the pistol, and not look out of place.

Baird is a legend in the leathercraft universe. If you have an actual F. O. Baird saddle, you have a treasure. 14” F.O.BAIRD Western SADDLE 1947 Very Rare Highly Collectable | eBay FO Baird - Bio | High Noon Western Auction F O Baird, Los Angeles Saddle (icollector.com) Friend's F.O. Baird Saddle - Leather History - Leatherworker.net RARE: 1976 Leather Secrets by F. O Baird - Saddle makers art fold-out patterns | eBay Floyd Oliver “Baird” Baird (1896-1971) - Find A Grave Memorial F.O. Baird, Los Angeles Parade Saddle (icollector.com) Fantastic, brown basket weave Saddle by noted California Leathersmith and Saddle Maker F.O. Baird in | Art, Antiques & Collectibles Collectibles Culture & Ethnicities Western Americana Collectibles | Online Auctions | Proxibid That should give some idea of what you have. Baird is a legend in the leathercraft universe. If you have an actual F. O. Baird saddle, you have a treasure. 14” F.O.BAIRD Western SADDLE 1947 Very Rare Highly Collectable | eBay FO Baird - Bio | High Noon Western Auction F O Baird, Los Angeles Saddle (icollector.com) Friend's F.O. Baird Saddle - Leather History - Leatherworker.net RARE: 1976 Leather Secrets by F. O Baird - Saddle makers art fold-out patterns | eBay Floyd Oliver “Baird” Baird (1896-1971) - Find A Grave Memorial F.O. Baird, Los Angeles Parade Saddle (icollector.com) Fantastic, brown basket weave Saddle by noted California Leathersmith and Saddle Maker F.O. Baird in | Art, Antiques & Collectibles Collectibles Culture & Ethnicities Western Americana Collectibles | Online Auctions | Proxibid That should give some idea of what you have. And pictures would be nice.

Only the Govt. would believe that cutting a foot off the bottom of a blanket, and sewing it on the top, would make the blanket longer.

Without seeing what is going on, my guess is that the loops are just a bit loose and it is friction with the strap keeping the rounds in place. Once flexed, the contact with the strap is mostly gone, allowing them to fall. I've always been a fan of two loops for rifle cartridges. One sized for the body and one sized for the neck.

If anything, I might put some Atom Wax on it. To make that bag shiny would ruin it.

I'm not sure I fully understand what the issue is. Opaque?

My favorite is a no name blade that is probably older than I am. I'm sure it HAD a name but........

I like the Atom wax and Leather Finish from Bee Natural. I really dislike all those plastic finishes. Bee Natural has several products for leather crafters. Leather Finish (beenaturalleathercare.com)

That is an incredible first project. And a great job for your first. I actually like the way the paw print is "highlighted". I won't add anymore to what the others have said, except keep it up, you are doing fine. You will learn and improve each time you do another project.

I understand where you are coming from. But my leatherwork takes a backseat to my shooting and hunting. Truth to be told, I didn't know they did anything BUT optics until 6-7 months ago.

The only use I have for Swarovski is their rifle scopes.

No, not that interested.

Are they work boots, dress boots? Doing construction in the winter, and working around concrete and asphalt, I use Obenauf's twice a week. In my case, my work boots are the only thing I wear other than sandals or moccasins, so I have no "dress" shoes to worry about. There are just too many factors involved to use a "set" procedure. Leather Preservative Originally Developed for Wild-land Firefighters (obenaufs.com)

I started an order, but they wanted more for shipping than my order. I don't think so.

Jas Townsend sells brewer's pitch for lining mugs. Brewers Pitch 1 Lb – Townsends

A beard trimmer comes to mind.

I have never split thread down, but 6 ply seems far to heavy for the projects you describe. You have nothing to lose by trying.