Members St8LineGunsmith Posted January 10, 2013 Members Report Posted January 10, 2013 Cheers Adam, hers are a couple of snaps of the log, it's not a new idea, I stole if from someone who in turn stole it from someone else, it's just a log with the pony strapped to it, I spend a lot of time at this so I thought I'd make it it's own tool belt, it's just slots and loops so is fully adjustable for all my tools. Hope that helps. Nigel This is a cool little setup.I might have to find me a nice log . The video tutorials are top notch too. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members EricIsaiah Posted January 11, 2013 Members Report Posted January 11, 2013 Nigel, These tutorials (and some others I scoped out on your YouTube acct) were really great. I helps to have someone show you the basics, so, even if you don't follow it exactly, you know where to start. After watching these videos my stitching looks way better. I had been pulling one thread all the way through and then the other. Just by pulling them at the same time, the aesthetics of my stitching improved a lot. Thanks again. What a great thing you've done for the community. Eric Quote
Members Robgski Posted January 14, 2013 Members Report Posted January 14, 2013 Hello! I am new to this forum as well as leatherwork. I have to say that this tutorial taught me a whole lot!! Nigel, I would pay to watch more video's taught by you. You explain things in a way that are very easy to understand. Very much appreciated. Quote
Members WScott Posted January 14, 2013 Members Report Posted January 14, 2013 Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these videos and post them up CHEERS Quote
Pip Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 big thank you! I have a question, I currently use a marking wheel, and i have a problem getting the diamond awl through the leather especially thick stuff then once its through it doesnt come out easily, it kinda sticks. I recently polished my awl to a mirror shine and it now has a seriously sharp point which helps it in and coming out, you make it look so easy, I must be doing something wrong as I need to seriously force it through, but with what appears such a simple movement, I can't see what?? Any ideas?? Quote
Leela Valley Leather Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 more than just the point needs to be sharp (from what I understand), the sides also need to be good and sharp Quote
Dangerous Beans Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 big thank you! I have a question, I currently use a marking wheel, and i have a problem getting the diamond awl through the leather especially thick stuff then once its through it doesnt come out easily, it kinda sticks. I recently polished my awl to a mirror shine and it now has a seriously sharp point which helps it in and coming out, you make it look so easy, I must be doing something wrong as I need to seriously force it through, but with what appears such a simple movement, I can't see what?? Any ideas?? Hi Pip, polishing your awl will help immensely! Moisture can have a huge impact, if you've dampened your leather or moulded it and the leather is not fully dry, it can hang onto the leather. Most Walsh come rough so need polishing first. What awl are you using. Can you send me some pics of how your doing what your doing and see if that helps to answere the issue. Nige Quote The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. www.armitageleather.com
Dangerous Beans Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) more than just the point needs to be sharp (from what I understand), the sides also need to be good and sharp There are so many variants on how to put a simple stitch into a piece of leather. A lot of the finer point come down to what works for you. I don't like an awl that is sharp it's full length. It cuts the leather to the maximum diameter of the awl. The weakens the leather at either end of the cut and when tension is applied whilst stitching can make the hole larger due to this weakness. At the broadest part of the awl, I soften the edge so it doesn't cut. This rounds the hole preventing tearing and helps to close the hole around the stitch. It's only the tip that needs to cut, so it's only the tip that's sharp. This is just my personnel preference. I use different awl sizes to suit my thread, needles and what I'm stitching, If I use a stitch wheel or a pricking iron, it all has an impact. What works for me may not work for everyone. Nige Edited January 23, 2013 by Dangerous Beans Quote The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources. www.armitageleather.com
Members CeilingUnlimited Posted January 25, 2013 Members Report Posted January 25, 2013 Yes Thanks Nigel for making your video's! I really enjoyed watching them,and taking valuable notes! A wealth of visual information that I know (myself included) have been struggling to find to no avail. I hope you continue to make more in the future. Thank you soooo much Nigel!!!! Quote
Members naturalisme Posted January 26, 2013 Members Report Posted January 26, 2013 thanks nigel for the tutorial..i wanna ask where do you buy your bonden nylon tiger thread? Quote
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