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Thanks TomE. At least the small bag/oblong punches I got are sharp. Not as sharp as they could be thou. Yeah them big strap end punches have a fairly pricey tag on them. Wonder what their rossette cutters are like?

TomE have you ever checked out Shaun Woodsum hand forged Damascus hardware? Just Beautiful stuff he makes. Thanks for reminding me, I need to try & get a catalog from Beilers.

Guys & gals I am a fairly new leatherworker, been doing it off & on for 8-10years now. My question is to some of you older seasoned leather guys. Or who ever wants to chime in. So thru the years of working with leather. Do you think C.S. Osborne quality has went down hill today, from the older days of their tools? I'm not sure what to expect, but I have ordered a few bag punches & strap end punches & to me, they look bad. 2 new bag punches I got look like they are poor welds & appears to be cracks in them, running down the sides. 1¾ round point strap end punch I just got, looks like someone got pissed & threw it against the concrete floor. It is bent out of shape. What's yours guys thoughts? Ok I'm done venting.

Nice work. It looks great! With brass hardware, to me = Classy.

Welcome to the group! Bunch of great guys & gals on here. Enjoy.

I will 2nd the Cerakote. Tuff sh@@!! wears like steel if applied right. I use it on firearms. Dang even more intrigued on purchasing a table top.

Thanks. I will check it out.

Nice job on the repair. Can I ask? What edge paint are you using? & did you smooth it out using heat? Thanks.

Lol yeah your fingers are probably more important. Didn't even think of that.

Looks like covers to protect the linkages.

Yes that is the only big gripe with this machine. The stupid finger set up they used. It's a PITA. But I'm happy with it. It sure beats cutting straps by hand & a knife. I already got plans to modify/fabricate a new finger setup. Using heavier material for the fingers & either lock collars or round turn buckle clamps.

Thanks.

Patrick1 what dimensions is your table top you designed & fabricated? 12" wide x14" long. Am I anywhere close. Pencil me down for 1 when they are available. Thanks.

Nice work! Lil more sanding & polishing & it will be like Barrys.

Nice work! I would say you are on your way. To being a Professional.

Nice work! When are you going to put them in production. I would like to purchase 1. Looks great!

Cool cool. How is the Capital of Country Music treating you. Never been to Norton, I'll have to check it out. I got a pic of a knife I got from Maker's Leather that I enjoy using. It is a small knife, but is a Mighty cutter! Cost about $55 Made of D2 Steel. & it holds its edge great.

Ok thanks. So does your Barry King blade measure 6.2mm or something like 6mm? I take the Barry King blade is bigger diameter than a standard swivel knife. Your only option might be a Barry King swivel knife, Or modify your blade or modify your current swivel knife. You could also enlarge the bore in your swivel knife if you got the proper drill bit & a drill.

Thanks let us know how the order from Stryi goes. I got a couple I would buy. Yeah I want a couple Chartermade knives, pretty bad too. They are nice.

Put swivel knife blade in a drill press & turn it on & use sand paper on the shank to reduce the size of the shank. That is a quick & efficient way to reduce shank size.

What brand of swivel knife are you trying to install a Barry King swivel knife blade? I got 4 swivel knives, I could measure them. But I think they are 7/32" or 5.5mm They do make swivel knives with smaller shank sizes, but I usually stray away from them.

I know there is some thread companies that list & sale left hand twist sewing thread. Heck maybe it is all left hand twist.

I think this is golden shearling. That Cattleman & Mablung is referring to.

What does that thing have for a throat depth? Like 36". Jeeze would have to hire another guy to run the controls they are soo far over. Wonder if that machine was made for tents & awing coverings.

Lined winter hat. Or possibly gloves/mittens. Scarf. Ear muffs.