PastorBob

Very nice. Did you use a backing for the shark or is it applied straight to the holster? What did you use to edge burnish the shark?

pics please, especially of the cigar cutter cases. I have a couple of cutters that could use covers.

Thanks for the input guys. I will have to check into it. Watch some Youtube vids. I have a compressor already. I will do some investigating. Thanks!

Nice work. Never looked into a airbrush system. I have converted a bedroom in our house into my shop. Would I have to airbrush in another area? What does a system cost to do that?

Clean looking site. And thank you for your service. I know sites are a work in progress. One thing I noticed when looking at the item details....those items with bullet lists...make them left justified instead of centered with the rest of the description of the product. That way it looks more like a list of features, etc. than a wiley list of text. (The one I looked at was the guitar strap) Great look though. Congrats!

Thanks for your input, guys. I agree. I think I will wait. I am eyeing a Cobra (leaning toward a model 26) from Springfield Leather. If I run across a good used one, that would do the trick too.

I know this is an old post, but ran across a 96-10 that has a roller foot installed. examples of the stitching look nice. They are asking $565 for it and includes table. Not sure what they are worth. I would normally be stitching two 5-6 oz. pieces together. I am currently saving for a machine now, but can't afford a $2k machine at this time. Would it be better to wait until I can afford a walking foot machine? Thanks for your help!

amazing how a post, started 7 years ago by someone as their only post, is still alive. I wonder if they became an expert yet (by fredk's definition).

Started at the beginning of the thread and ran down memory lane with ya. Great fun, even if you make nothing, the time spent with your son and grandsons will last a lifetime...for both you and them. Enjoy them and continue to pour into them. They will never forget.

very nice!!

nice job on the stitching.

Sorry to hear you are getting out of the craft. How old is the sewing machine? What is the specific model? Are hand tools included?

Yesterday, when I got home from work, my 8 year old granddaughter who is staying with us for a few weeks, let me know that she and my wife made "home made" blueberry muffins. I asked her if she made the blueberries. She turned to my wife and asked her if we "planted" the blueberries? My wife said, "no". My granddaughter went on to say that "we could have planted them"? Then I asked her if she made the plant. She said no, but we planted the seed. My response was, "who made the seed?" Then to clarify, my wife said we made it from "scratch" not from a mix. If anything, we could state our work is "artisan crafted and made" vs. mass produced where, although it may be touched by human hands, it is not start to finish created by a single person.

captured it very nicely....and small.

They are still open for business. I just ordered a custom stamp from them last week. Quick turnaround. Use the contact us page for a quick reply.

I don't have their machine, but trust the owners of the company to provide a high quality solution. They are out of Oklahoma. http://www.bunkhousetools.com/Home.html Not affiliated, just a loyal customer.

very nice. I have never tried using olive oil. I have used neatsfoot. I have heard of using it. Did you apply it to the inside as well?

Wow. Impressive. Nice quality workmanship.

it's a little out of the way, but I really enjoy going to Springfield Leather Company. They have a huge selection and are super friendly as well. When I lived in Georgia, I frequented the Tandy there and they were also very knowledgeable. I think it has to do with the love of the craft and their constantly learning as we are.

Those look super nice. What type of stool are these?

Very nice work!!

That is what I did. Just to get started. You may find that you don't care much for it, and have little invested if you decide it's not for you.

Welcome to the forum! Leather tools are just like any other tools; you can buy cheap or you can buy top of the line. For some non-leather projects, I buy tools from harbor freight. For others, Craftsman (when they were decent). Same with leatherworking tools for me. To me, a edge slicker is an edge slicker. I started out with a cheap tandy swivel knife, but have since upgraded to a Barry King. I started out with Tandy edge bevelers and even tried some from Amazon, but ended up buying a set from Weaver Leather. They work great. Same with stitching forks. Some folks say just buy the best up front and save yourself the trouble of having multiple buys. I have done this too and end up with a pricey tool that I don't use very often. Starting out, I wasn't sure if it would be something I stuck with long term. I have been playing around with leather for 3 years now. Still a hobby. But I have noticed, with better tools, the craftsmanship and quality are much better. The sad part is, I know folks who could make beautiful items with the same cheap tools where I couldn't. Some common names of good tools are: Weaver Leather Barry King John James Needles - several articles on here for that including thread to use as well. Makers Leather Supply - for templates, patterns, etc.

Welcome to the forum. I just recently joined and there is a wealth of knowledge and very helpful folks to help you as needed.

that is exactly what I have. Worth much more to me that what they are selling it for. I may just leave it as is.