PastorBob

Got any pics of the setup? I can't visualize it. Sounds like a wonderful invention and is extremely useful. thanks.

That is really nice work. Would like to make the show one of these days. Never been to one. Is this one of the larger gatherings?

Very nice tooling. Great start at it. Stitching looks nice and even too. Great job.

Welcome from SW Missouri! Looking forward to seeing some of your work.

That is crazy. All of the impressions should be much darker than the rest. I would try another application of the antique...but this time, really rub it into every nook and cranny, then let it sit for a spell. If that doesn't work, and you want the impressions darker, you may have to get out a tiny paint brush and apply a darker dye. That will be a lot of work, but you will be able to salvage the piece. Good luck.

Tooling is awesome. I really like the pattern you put on the spine, incorporating a different pattern with the basket weave stamp. Stunning. As for price, double your material cost and add your labor rate.

WOW! Nice work! Really like the tooling/ carving. Great job.

Thanks for sharing your work! Always great to see another artisan's work. That closure is referred to as "ball and post" or "Sam Brown". Something you might add to allow it to open a little easier is a tiny slit on the edge of the hole. Place the slit on the opposite side of the direction where there is natural tension when the case is closed (I would guess on the side of the hole farthest away from the edge. Great work!! Not that you have to purchase a tool for the hole, you can use a blade to slit it, but here is a picture of a tool used to make the Sam Brown hole. This will give you an idea of what I described above.

As mentioned above, a cheap arbor press from HF would work great, but you can also sandwich your stamp and leather between a table top and a piece of wood and slowly crank down some C-clamps...leave it for about 15 seconds or so, depending on how wet and thick your leather piece is.

I would not glue it. When you tension it in order to staple, it may pull either the glue off the board, or fibers from the leather causing imperfections in the surface. Chrome tan is normally pretty stretchy and would do better with just the stretch and staple method. IMO. Make sure to post pics when done.

https://www.springfieldleather.com/Buckle-Monti-AntqBrs-1-1-2

I use the same thickness thread, but use Rhino thread (or maybe it's Rino) from Springfield Leather. It's a good thread and comes in many colors. I think it is less expensive than Ritza.

What is the price please?

Most of the larger box humidors are all lined with cedar. The largest portable humidor I have made is a 3-finger. I have not added any lining to it. Most of the time, I leave my cigars in the cellophane wrap they came in. I have had no issue with transfer of smell or anything to affect the taste.

I would definitely pull the old thread and try lining up the stitches in the prepunched holes. Worst case, start over (maybe cut off the sewn portions and make it a tad bit smaller). Best case, it all lines up in the existing holes.

Those are some nice looking holsters. I am also a southpaw, but hang 'em on the right.

Yes Indeed! Very nice. Love the stitch lines. Great job!!

That is awesome Chuck! No better book to cover than that one. She will have this one for years! Fantastic job on tooling. Love the depth, and carving on the celtic style cross.

another great project! Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to the forum from SW Missouri. Enjoy the craft!

Thank you! That is one of Sergey's tools.

That is definitely an easy pattern, Chuck. Thanks for posting the photo

Veg tan that cat hide, if there's any left.

This is the type of case I make. No hardware. Slips on the belt. Got the idea from Chuck Dorset on Weaver YT videos.