mhein68

Great job! Trying this is my "to do" list!

Hi all, Back in early 2000's I had a piece from leather show from Darwin Ohlerking. I unfortunately lost it (bipolar). I was recenty reminder with a pic in the latest Leather Crafters Journal... I was enamored with his work ! I found a piece on Ebay which I bought. How often does his work come up for sale? I am wanting start a collection of his work! Any info would be great. He died in 2007 so I never got to meet.

Quick question: Is there any difference between Tandy poly cutting board and a cutting board from any store? The salesman at the Tandy store convinced me that Tandy's was better (different compound) ? Thanks

thank you all! I will sit down and try agin.... great information

Hi all.. Can anyone explain how to fit custom spur straps and cowboy cuffs? I can find a ton of free patterns on the web, but none show fitting explanation… I found formula .. I tried it and came out smaller then a child size.. This was using my sizing? I’m not looking for pattern or template.. Just an explanation on sizing.. Thanks

I seen a post somewhere that said that those Tandy patterns don't print actual size ? Said it prints out smaller ?? Are they wrong?

Thanks.. Graet looking straps!

Does anyone have a good source of acylic templates for spur straps.. I did google but looking for ones that people trust . I am going to work on spur straps not really keyfobs and such...I'm retired and not really gong to sell till I get good at them.. Thanks

Thanks for your reply!

I did forget to mention this will be for hand sewing...

Hey all, There is a church thrift store in my town (every wed) that has a “craft” room. They have literally boxes, boxes , more boxes and shelves of thread… I have been away from leather work for almost 23 yrs (I’ve forgotten more then I learned!). Can any of the hundreds of spools be used for leather? No waxed thread.. What size and material should I look for? (I’d probably spend a whole day l looking through it all!) I am restarting with a limited budget so anything would help.. Thanks

I was wlooking to buy his 3 sheridan books.. Sent email with no reply...?

Yea.. I was a member of IILG also.. Darn shame it went down... I had many talks with Ron at leather shows and in group.. He always helped me with carving chats and mini lessons... 2000's I had some personal problems.. I lost many hand carved pieces and books from Ron.. ( and alot of other things!)..

Bruce, Checked out you web page! Very Cool! I will let you know if I decide what I want to get...