Ferryman
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Just pulled an old wallets (10 year old) out of the draw and when I opened it there was a white powdery deposit on the surfaces. I managed to clean it all off using some car leather upholstery cleaner, but just wondered what caused the white deposit. (it was dry stored in the house)
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Did you ever sit down and do the plans etc KWAK
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That looks great. I personally would buy one if they were available commercially.
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Thank you folks for all your help. I have ordered some of the leather lace fredk recomended
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Absolutely beautiful and amazing skill.
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Thanks Zuludog. You came up with the same results I did. I was hoping our American cousins might have been able to throw some light on it. I was hoping to get a red thread to contrast with the black.
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Hi folks. I am working on the project and the instruction refer to “Lacing Twine” try as a might I cannot find any of the regular suppliers here in UK listing it. Any help greatly appreciated.
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Hi Guys Can anyone tell me if the Tandy 4 in 1 hole punch is a 4 to the inch tool All the info I can find refers to 3/32 or 2mm hole. TIA
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I look forward to seeing the finished article
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Hi Guys and Gals Is there anyway to date a a C.S.Osborne round knife ? mine is stamped HarrisonNJ.
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Sorry. It was to make a Dragons Tail Whip
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Hi Guys Is there anywhere in the UK that would sell a piece of 3 - 5oz veg tan leather approx 48" X 10" Thanks
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Not sure if this is the right place but here goes anyway. Does anyone know where I can buy a piece of 3-5oz veg tan leather approx 48" X 8" I do not want to buy a whole hide. O h and I am in the UK
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You are not wrong Hardrada
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Well No1 essential item when sharpening tools is a First Aid Kit. I was polishing out some marks on my round knife and yes you guessed it, I-managed to slice the back of my index finger. Dont ask how cause I do not know what happened but glad I had first aid kit to hand.
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Thanks Gary most helpfull
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Has anyone a template for a fencing wire plier holder they are prepared to share. I tried to get a Weaver holder here in the UK but at present no one has them, so I thought I would make my own. TIA
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Hi Rahere Do you have a photo of yours ? Thanks Tony
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Hi I am looking for a leather worker here in the UK who would be prepared to make 2 Scythe blade cover to my own design. It would involve quite a bit of stitching and by the very nature of it being a sharp blade, it will require some pretty heavy leather. If you think you might be interested please drop me a PM.
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Yep instead of going on foreign holidays, when I retired, I bought a field LOL I think they do, but I am not a farmer just someone who likes a little bit of paradise while it still exists. I have a 9 mile drive each way to get there but when I close and lock the gate behind me I am in a different world. What part of Kent are you ? I was born in Wrotham Heath
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No toxo. I grew up on farms and have a liking for all the vintage stuff. I am fortunate in having somewhere I can enjoy my love of the traditional methods. I always leave a margin around the field for wildlife, and the bracken is kept under control with a scythe.
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Hi Grumpyman Yeah I have made a template out of poster board and I am thinking a double row of stitching along the front of the blade. I cannot decide on whether to add a spacer piece to build up thickness at the rear and have it slide on like a sleeve or have the back open and secure with straps and snaps
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Hey toxo Yeah if you had seen the artwork on my HD done by a guy in Kent you would understand LOL I still have my leather with "The Ferryman" on it. I only where the cloak on special occasions, but you will need 2 Obols to cross the river.
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Hi Here is a photo of the blade.
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Hi Guys Does anyone have experience of making a sheath for Austrian Scythe Blades ? Any help greatly appreciated.