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Very nice! Beautiful work.

Yeah, in my neck of the woods we'd assume that is a "mouse nest".

Yeah, It turned into a "uninating contest" before I even read it. I just figured it was "whack a mole" day and kept my head down. Confession: I do use Olive oil(I know, shame, shame!). It seems to leave my leather less greasy My father in law used tallow on his saddle since 1942 and I still have the saddle. As usual, this is all just my two cents. No warranty expressed or implied. Jim

Yeah, Chuck made this one for me and I love it! It cuts good pushing or pulling and holds an edge pretty well. If it starts getting a little difficult to cut, strop it a little. No worries. Thanks Chuck! Sorry for the slow review. Been trying to wear it out! Jim

+1 on Traditions. I was in there a couple weeks ago and they have some nice double shoulders. American hides, tanned in Mexico. JM2C, Jim

Take it easy, bub. This is the first time I have seen it. I really like it! I only have time to look at the new stuff and possibly a little research when I get on here. I don't usually post anything. I know I'm not very good but I still enjoy it. My praise may not mean much since I'm not very accomplished myself. Sorry for the long post. JM2C, Jim

Welcome to Leatherworker.net !

Sounded like a comercial to me too. IDK

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I'm for rawhide. I've had an old Tandy rawhide hammer for years and got a heavier (2 lb.) rawhide maul about a year ago for the heavier stuff. JM2C

Ken, Welcome to Leatherworker.net from a fellow Okie. Wiz is great help as always! Jim

I like where your pattern is going. Somewhere I read (on here I think) that beveling around the barbed wire tooling really improves it. I haven't used them, so I don't know. It looked better in the pictures. JM2C

Sorry for the sarcasm. I did find this, though. https://www.ebay.com/itm/294369129812?chn=ps&var=592982284511&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1fKPvdja_QlGndLBZtofeKA82&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=592982284511_294369129812&targetid=1585159292091&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9026179&poi=&campaignid=15275224983&mkgroupid=131097072938&rlsatarget=pla-1585159292091&abcId=9300697&merchantid=6296724&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8uOWBhDXARIsAOxKJ2GMsyb-EZZgkPyoTWsxGYkTz2LFqtR_nQTClKzYShb-lWWaHO-sNG4aAr4vEALw_wcB

I don't know for sure but I would assume on the south end of a north bound turtle. Sorry, just kidding. Jim

They don't call them GRAND daughters for nothing. My two receive and inordinate amount of my leatherwork.

Then we could start a whole new sub-forum (I got plenty!)

And I ain't tellin' nobody.

@Johanna, Thank you. I am from the U.S. and don't really care for that stuff. I think I have thick enough skin but feel like most of it is a waste of time. I do feel everyone is entitled to their opinion but I don't come here for it unless it is about leatherwork. I really appreciate all the hard work all the moderators put in. Thank you! As always, JM2C. Jim

Ain't that the truth. I don't know about you guys but for me children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces account for most of my "pro bono work" and huge portion of my leather budget but I love 'em anyway.

Bob took good care of me as well!

I had mine shipped to the local feedstore (good people). The shipper didn't have to deal with county roads and I didn't have to take off work. It worked out great! Of course I made him a "thank you" gift. JM2C

Chuck, Consider this my "LIKE Button". Jim

Guilty as charged.

I feel your pain. I'm always working, trying to get my number of bottles of dye to a managable level. I have several that are very close to one another.

You might try Fiebing's deglazer to remove the Resolene. I'm pretty sure you'll have to come up with something that will remove it before dye will penetrate. I hesitate to mention it but . . . Have you considered antiquing it? I hate the stuff but it's an option. Almost anything will stain your thread too. JM2C