Garyak
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Finally finished up the kukuri sheath. Kinda wanna keep it….
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Thanks man!
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Another kukuri sheath I’m knocking out. No turtle this time tho. Turtled out for a minute. Got gator on this one. Cut and dyed the lace myself. In 34 years I’ve never bought lace. That 5$ lace maker was a hell of an investment… almost done.
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Now I want some bear grease…..
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Yes sir!
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Thanks PastorBob, and doubleh, thank you too, tell your wife I can make’em in elephant, rattler, hippo, etc!
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Thanks man, I appreciate it.
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Clutch purse pattern I made ‘bout 35 years ago. Done it so long I don’t even have the pattern. I just do it. Change it up to fit the here and now… women seem to dig it…
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Used pro resist before antique and satin sheen to seal it up, and thanks y’all. Thanks guys!
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Which one bro?
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Some more things I got finished up. Both snapping turtle. The sheath I believe I’ve posted previously, if so my bad.
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If you’re talking about the drop down presser foot, yeah, you can’t leave them in the down position. I have a techsew and I can tell that’s one of the weakest links in the machine. If I’m correct about what I think you’re talking about. When not in use leave the foot up. You know there’s better springs out there. I put tape on mine to remind me to lift it when I’m done.
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Submerge them in warm water and saddle soap mix, heavy on the saddle soap. Put’em on. Wear ‘em around for a while. Make a fist now and then while they’re wet. Fit like a glove after that. Just my experience…
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You can finish it with any finish you choose, and yes you can wet mold. I’ve used every exotic that can be legally obtained in the US and I wet mold and finish accordingly…. You’ll be fine. 35 years and never an issue.
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Sailrite Ultrafeed lsz-1 for leather belts?
Garyak replied to IronCross's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Not sailrite, but the original Thompson mini Walker. My very first machine, and the father of sailrite. Imma give it to you point blank. Nope, there will be much frustration on your part. They’re perfect if you’re on a boat, and doing lots of canvas work…. Save up some cash and do it right. Keep your ear to the track and for a few hundred bucks you can find you a life long partner in creativity…. -
Airbrushed it with oxblood, pro resist, antiqued it, seal it up with satin finish. I pro resist only before antique and seal with the satin sheen to knock down the shine of the resist.
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Throw it all at it….. leave something that’ll make people wonder who the hell made this….
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Worn bell crank?
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Pangolin was banned in 2002. There are still some pre-ban hides around. If someone is willing to sell, it’s not gonna be cheap. I still have partial hides and smaller scraps from skins I bought pre-ban. If you have some it’s wise to have proof of its origins. They still show up from South America but I haven’t lost anything in South America and don’t need anything from there. Tough skin. Scaly, easy to work with. When I was in El Paso about 10 years ago, I worked on the border and I notice folks with nice boots…. Amazing how many new pangolin boots were walking around.
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Just about done with this one. Colors are different, but it matches some fellas motorsycle.
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That’s pretty cool man! Great job. I’m doing my first tank bib right now. For a custom Indian that’s in New York. I’m in Deep South Texas. He sent the first one someone made and they were not happy with. It’s gonna have snapping turtle in it. Hoping for the best since the bike is a few miles down the road….. working with what I got. Again, nice job.
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Where you been man? Haven’t seen you out and about.
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Thanks bud
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Leather sewing machine for the knifemaker
Garyak replied to EmilHandmadeKnives's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
TA-KING 29-18. I’m a fanboy tho. Works for me.