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Sundial?

These are definitely concerns. For me, I also have a "mind set" problem. It seems to change from "I get to do leather work" to "I have to do leather work". Another might be deadlines. As far as machines go, I'm no expert but I'm not sure you would gain much machine stitching knife sheaths over hand stitching. I do have a couple machines and enjoy using them though. As always, JM2C. Jim

Very nice!

I'm not sure this will help you much "down under" but here is a link to a place to buy one in the U.S. Jim https://makersleathersupply.com/collections/makers-tools-and-knives/products/punch-o-matic-stitch-punch

Very nice holster indeed!

Very nice holster!

Those are beautiful Bruce! Thanks for sharing.

Here is wishin' you the best my friend. I'd sing at your funeral but that would clear the house mighty quick.

Nice knife and sheath, Dave!

Thanks Klara. I had no idea.

Nice work. For the less informed of us(maybe just me), what makes that an "aviator style"? Jim

I used Making Leather Cases #2 to make one for my granddaughter. I nearly lost my mind(I never had a very tight grip on it anyway.). I truly wish you the best. I needed a slightly longer gusset than the book said but her Bible was 2.5" thick. I ended up making the whole thing twice. However, I am certain that you will do better than me! Here is a picture she sent me of it fully loaded.

I don't know where you are in Oklahoma but the Norman Public Library has a CO2 laser you can use for free if you have a library card. My son uses it to engrave some wood and leather things. I have been considering trying my hand at but don't know what I would have to do to get a card since I don't live in or near Norman. I think other library systems may have them but know that my local doesn't. JM2C. Jim

After watching more of the video, I'm leaning more toward a coated fabric.

I don't know. I thought maybe that was a RFID shield. Just a wild guess. Or maybe a poly strip?

Yeah, that leather don't look right to me. If you'll permit me just one more plea. . . I know that the fabric ones are more practical but a quality set of leather bags is just so . . . right! As always, JM2C. Jim

No problem here. I really wasn't clear.

Sorry, I wasn't bashing conditioners with petroleum distillates. I have some and use them. I try to use the one that works best but don't always succeed.

I'm thinking that you have a pattern to make a quality set. Jim

Sadly a lot of leather conditioners have mineral oil, petrolatum or other petroleum distillates. My favorite conditioner is Bick 4. I tried a search to discover the ingredients but had no luck. I guess my clearance rating isn't high enough. I thought they were required to put that on SDS sheets. Anyway, they claim that it doesn't darken leather since it has no wax in it. It hasn't darkened anything that I have put it on so far. I have used it as a conditioner/polish as shown is this Springfield Leather video. As usual, JM2C. Jim

Nice!

It's great to know about good suppliers. Thank you!

I like it! Simple and elegant.

Yeah, in the U.S. we can commercialize anything. JM2C

Wow! Very beautiful.