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    I have not used carnuba wax. I do not think carnauba wax will seal leather from dye bleed out/ rub off. I use either Satin Shene or Super Shene from Tandy & it seems to do a good job for me. I personally think carnauba wax might make dye rub off/bleed out even worse.
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    I don't think the resolene will cause it not to patina. It should still get patina with age/ wear. Maybe I'm wrong. I am sure others will chime in on this.
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    Is that by chance a double loop lace technique you used around the edge of your wallet? Or some other type of lacing technique? Thanks.
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    I think it all looks pretty good to me. Maybe I'm not picky enough? I bet wiping it down with acetone would lighten it. Don't know if this is a proven method thou.
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    Inlay leather work. I can't think of her name at the moment, but she does inlay work on her custom made boots & competes @ the big leather trade shows. Lisa Sorrell is the name I believe. I may have misspelled the name. I think she has books & maybe even some classes on different techniques.
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    Nice work. It looks great!
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    Are you using a smooth feed dog & smooth presser foot? Or are you using a serrated feed dog & presser foot? There will be some professionals come along shortly, I bet they can give you the right answer.
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    Are you using a round point or a ball point needle for the canvas? Also what thread size & needle are you using? & what needle point style? Thanks. I am a newbie with machine sewing & I been sewing some canvas too, but with a Cobra class 26.
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    Nice work!
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    Buckleguy is the cheapest I know of on purchasing bulk hardware.
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    Can I ask what ground seat is? Thanks.
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    I own a Cobra class 26, while I am a newbie to sewing machines. I think going from 1 type of leather to another type of leather, you will need to make a thread tension adjustment. That or you will need to find a happy medium for thread tension of the 2 leathers you are using.
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    Looks great! Beautiful. Nice work.
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    I finally got my 1st side of leather with a brand mark. It is a horseshoe. I think I will make a wallet with it. When dyed it should really stick out & make a neat wallet.
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    Check out Zelikovitz Leather, they have 4-5 different patterns. Maybe get some insight from them.
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    Yeah I forgot about that. I guess Fiebings Saddle Lacq might be close to the Tandy stuff too.
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    I think you could. But I would do a test piece. I would worry about the lacquer cracking when the leather flexed. But you could mix some flex agent in with the lacquer to prevent it from cracking.
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    I must of done something wrong? I was summoned! I guess I must really make my duty belts overkill. My carry belts are 6-9mm thick. Plus I put a plastic stiffner in them if the customer wants it.
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    You might check my thread on the Tandy Pro Manual strap cutter. It's a nice machine. You can cut up to 7 straps at one time, depending on width. It cuts 14-16oz saddle skirting like butter.
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    Yeah the Weaver Diamond stitching chisels are nice. They only cost about $25/set. So if you are looking to get a set. I would check them out.
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    I will recommend this manual leather skiver if you are working with veg-tan leather. I know it's China made, but this is a good manual skiver for the money. It works great. It is the same one that tandy, buckleguy, & a few other companies sell, but at 1/2 to a third of the price. The blade will need to be touched up if you decide to get it.
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    Yep built diesel engines & worked on diesel trucks for 25-30years. 20 of them years for Caterpillar. Yes I like 4 or 5mm stitch spacing on my leather projects. I bought the weaver brand diamond stitching chisels cause they were priced right. KS Blade diamond chisels are super nice, but they are over $300 for a set.
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    Can you show us a pic of the leather you are using? Mulesaw might have already mentioned it, but chrome tan & oil tan leather will not take & hold a stamp impression
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    I use 4&5mm diamond chisels from weaver. I was planning on buying some KS Blade diamond chisels, but I haven't yet. They are expensive.
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    Lmao i am getting weak!!!
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