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  1. Klara
    I second that request. For I don't believe the EU capable of passing 800 rules in 4 weeks @Constabulary No idea who CS is, but there's enough leather to be had in EU countries. France, Italy, Czech Republic...
  2. Klara
    Super cute picture and I admire everybody who can get details in leather. As for colours: For me the egg would be whitish and the dragons greenish-brownish with possibly red highlights.
  3. Klara
    I sure hope that you don't have that many - or so big - bloodsuckers around! ;)
  4. Klara
    I think it's similar to, or the same as chrome-tanned. In any case, it's not veg tanned, so for heaven's sake, don't advertise your straps as veg tanned. That would be grounds for return.
  5. Klara
    Apart from the missing buckle it looks perfect to me. But what does water do to veg tanned watch straps? That would be my main concern. Actually, not just water, also, and more importantly, sweat. I once made a watch strap from silk - not a good idea...
  6. Klara
    The right-hand end of the dotted line! I asked a bag manufacturer at an agricultural trade show...
  7. Klara
    I'm with @fredk on this one. There is no guarantee that the samples will lead to further business, make sure you won't regret making them. However, if you feel bad about charging them for the whole side, you could maybe treat the sample price (or part of it) as "down-payment" which will be deducted from further orders. That would amount to free samples, but only if they place the order. Or only if they place an order above a certain amount, or... You can get creative, as long as you adhere to what is considered good business practice where you live. @mike02130 Who is your EU supplier? I've yet to find one I'm completely happy with...
  8. Klara
    With the side where the stitching forms a simple dotted line facing you, cut the thread on the right. Or you can unravel the "knot" by hand, if it's not pulled tight yet and you can see well.
  9. Klara
    You are currently riding a Western saddle? Then you could start by making new stirrup leathers for this saddle. It's a more achievable project than a whole saddle and it should solve your immediate problem.
  10. Klara
    Great info, thanks a lot! And the pack itself is a brilliant idea, I want one even if I don't know what for (leather tools?) I completely understand that you got more attention as as a craftsman than the fighters. At my last visit to a medieval show I was definitely underwhelmed by the sword fights - NZ does it better!
  11. Klara
    Thanks, @fredk!
  12. Klara
    What is that? Google turned up nothing...
  13. Klara
    It's not a question of money (for the mattress) but of too much choice. The fact that Ikea's top models weigh over 50 kg is a problem as well (other brands probably weigh the same but Ikea clearly states the weight). For the foundation money is a problem because I find the prices of commercial ones completely ridiculous, in a bad way. Except a bit of research has shown that wood has gotten horribly expensive. Gotta check again what I have here...
  14. Klara
    Nigel Armitage's book has very good info on pattern making. Not just in the chapter on patterns, but also in the project descriptions.
  15. Klara
    That's the easy part, and the one I've sorted. I hope. Problem is the mattress, and the foundation....
  16. Klara
    Well, it is a cheap knife (€ 20), and probably not forged but cut from sheet metal, and I won't even speculate about steel quality. I have all the sharpening tools I could need, I just need to get my ass in gear and do it. (I got sidetracked from leatherwork by the need for a new bed...)
  17. Klara
    I feel your pain. Between $ 35 for shipping and $ 55 for more tools, I'd choose the latter. Surely they sell something else you or your family or a neighbour might need or want? Or find another supplier. I doubt there is much difference between one Chinese rotary tool and the next...
  18. Klara
    And I am grateful for that. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a knife before I know whether I even like the style and will use it. Now that I know that I will be constantly using my head knife I'm thinking about buying better quality. If I even need to once I've really learnt to sharpen it...
  19. Klara
    But hobbyists see leatherworkers use them in videos (wrongly, if what a supposes pro once wrote here) and want one as well. I only bought a head knife instead because it was 30 % (€ 10) cheaper and because the handle was slightly less awful. Imagine my surprise when I afterwards read here that that was the right choice as head knives are for cutting but round knives only (!) for skiving...
  20. Klara
    https://www.protoolreviews.com/news/power-tool-manufacturers-who-owns-them/43632/ At first glance I don't see Detroit, but I still find it interesting. Given that practically everything is made in China I guess the next best thing would be to buy things owned in whichever country you want to support. Btw, Detroit is probably protected as a brand name in Australia, which means its owner should be listed in some Australian database which with a bit of luck might be accessible free of charge. If you can find it..
  21. Klara
    Wow, this is amazing! Please tell me you've had previous tailoring experience... As for the weight - I believe it's a sign of quality. I have a motorcycling jacket which is much too heavy for normal daily wear, but it literally saved my skin in an accident.
  22. Klara
    My money is on "Made in China" as for nearly everything. Which needn't mean it's bad. I have had a cheap Dremel knockoff for 10 years and whenever I need it it does the job. Actually, my main problem is the lack of instruction. I have no idea which bit to use for what job...
  23. Klara
    Yep, the leather definitely held up better than the keyring and the plastic on the key. Did it manage to protect the card as well?
  24. Klara
    Yep, definitely looks like a well-made loom that could be a useful tool. The problem is transport... @Squid61 There is absolutely nothing wrong with string heddles, at least not on a countermarch or counterbalance loom.
  25. Klara
    You could try contacting https://northwestweavers.org/ Though I am surprised by the measurements: What do you mean by 40" x 40"? Floor space? Weavers (I am one) will want to know weaving width, number of shafts, type of loom, brand if any (just to give you an idea what to put in the mail. I am in France and have more looms than I need.) You could also put it on Ebay, or wherever you can put sales ads. For "established" weavers (like those in a guild) are actually less likely to be looking for a loom than a newbie who doesn't even know yet about guilds.
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