DieselTech

Thanks. That looks sharp. So I want to make sure I'm thinking right. I just use plain old white printer paper. Also let me ask? 1858 Remington or 1860 Walker? Thanks.

Thanks for the tip. I'll try that.

@DavidK did you resolve the splotchy dye problem you ran into. Tell us how things went. Thanks.

Another thought, if they just want a black to brown fade or halo effect, you possibly could airbrush the bracelet/cuff with black dye. But I would be worried about the cream colored lining.

I'm thinking if they can afford 18k gold adornments, then it would be best to just buy some black stingray & make a new bracelet. A re-dye or color change is going to be tricky with that cream white lining that bracelet/cuff has.

Thanks. Lmao it only took me a month. I like the skidmores conditioning cream, it darkens the leather a bit at application, but the color always seems to lighten back to the original color after a day of sitting. Plus it smells great.

Put the finishing touches on it. Rubbed in some Skidmores conditioning cream & buffed it out with a horse hair brush. It's got some more color depth & sheen now.

Yeah toxo I should have been more informative on my terms. I should have mentioned that 2 of them are french skivers or wide mouth skiver. Thanks I appreciate the tips.

Guys & gals I finally got it done. After having to re-line it. Dang glue incompatibility or old spray adhesive, had to peel it off & then skive the rest off. But I saved it! Here it is. Sewn together with .55mm poly-braid rust red thread. Had my new electric creaser a bit hot. But it will be ok. Well how bad did I mess up? Also like to add I sewed this 1 all the way around. Thanks.

Thanks. I've seen that french head style knife before & I do like the style of it. I think you can still buy that knife new. But I bet it isn't as good as a old one.

Yeah they say once you find the head knife you like & learn the techniques of using the knife. You will never go back to using any other type of knife. I think I'll get a half head knife or a real small head knife & learn it 1st.

Yeah they are great edge bevelers. I got them for the thin italian leather I've been making wallets out of. I bought the french bevelers/wide mouth bevelers cause I was there buying tools & i thought why not. I'm going to order the rest of the edge bevelers for the set i want to complete. They are nice. Lol I've been too scared to run a head knife yet. Lol i be mad if i messed up my leather, not including my hands. Thanks.

Should keep your face warm & Vampires off your neck. Looks good.

Welcome to the group. Bunch of great people here.

Yeah I'm curious to what others have to say as well. Lol my wallet looked like a dalmatian dog, my 1st time using fiebings dye & dip dying. But I saved it, but at the cost of it being a lot darker than originally planned.

Is that a Fiebings dye? I was making a nice tri-fold wallet & had that happen to me with fiebings light brown dye when I tried dip dying it. I eventually put it back in the dye for about 8-10 minutes & it came out even then. It was my first time doing a dip dye process & was pissed & freaked out both. But I saved it & it turned out good.

Great looking weight belt. Thing looks to be about 4" wide. Nice work. May I ask where you got your buckle/clasp that you used. Thanks.

Yes it is! I remember getting my 1st set, then trading them up for the latest & greatest comfort grip.

Yeah I had a few guys say they broke some of the french skivers by dropping them. Boy do they cut nice thou, I did notice tonight that if you try to change angle mid skive these dont like it. Thanks for the heads up on being careful with them. I figured it was time to start buying some nicer tools. I'm a diesel technician soo I already got a tool problem. Lol The leather working is my second venture in life & I'm enjoying it.

I've went thru a couple cheap bevelers from amazon before I learned a couple sharpening techniques. I read a few reviews & watched some vids, & it seem like they all had a glowing review about them. I've been slowly trying to update my cheaper tools, since I've dived a bit deeper in the hobby. I'm really happy with the purchase. I highly recommend. Thanks.

CalgaryJim is there any watch strap speciality tools you have bought on your watch strap journey? I have been looking into the idea of making watch straps, & I kind of figured it would cost at least a $1000 dollars on quality tools to make watch straps. Do you think that is a accurate figure? Thanks.

Guys & gals I decided to try a couple Palosanto bevelers out. I have only made 1 cut each with them & I must say these tools are exquisite! Cost after receiving them. Who cares! They are that nice. I already decided I'm ordering the rest to complete the set I want. Superbly Nice!

Lol we dont need no Stomped on Tokonole!

Thanks I'll be in touch. Much appreciated.

Great looking knives & sheaths. Beautiful work.