Mike Craw Posted April 14, 2013 Report Posted April 14, 2013 First of all, that's an outstanding job on the pouch, from the original tooling to the re-purposed slicker pouch. I would disagree a little with your statement that a slicker doesn't need a pouch. I think it really does. The slicker is used on cased leather to "slick" it down and temper it. Any marks on the slicker will be permenently transferred to the leather. An unprotected slicker, even a glass one, can get nicked and dinged in a drawer so a pouch is an excellent idea. Mine's in a pouch, too. My 2 cents... Mike Quote My choice early in life was either to be a piano-player in a whorehouse or a politician. And to tell the truth, there's hardly any difference. Harry S. Truman
Members bissetdesign Posted April 14, 2013 Members Report Posted April 14, 2013 First of all, that's an outstanding job on the pouch, from the original tooling to the re-purposed slicker pouch. I would disagree a little with your statement that a slicker doesn't need a pouch. I think it really does. The slicker is used on cased leather to "slick" it down and temper it. Any marks on the slicker will be permenently transferred to the leather. An unprotected slicker, even a glass one, can get nicked and dinged in a drawer so a pouch is an excellent idea. Mine's in a pouch, too. My 2 cents... Mike Agreed Mike, mine too! My 1st one ended up with a very tiny nick in it, almost undetectable with the naked eye but left a fine scratch line when using it, I just used to leave it on the bench when not in use & somehow something hit it. I managed to get the nick out with a bit of wet & dry but bought a new one anyway, its now a substitute. Quote Paul My website - Bisset Design Join us on Facebook
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 14, 2013 Author Moderator Report Posted April 14, 2013 Well dang! I stumbled onto something useful for a change! Sweet! Quote Learnleather.com
Members Ed in Tx Posted April 14, 2013 Members Report Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice. I really like the way you did the background texture around the eagle's head. Also like the overall shape of the pouch, the way you did the bottom just gives it a really nice look. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 15, 2013 Author Moderator Report Posted April 15, 2013 Ed, thanks. The shape just screamed out at me. Do something different...so i did Quote Learnleather.com
Members tkirwan Posted April 15, 2013 Members Report Posted April 15, 2013 beautiful work bro. i agree sometimes a practice piece just screams --- make something outta me !!!!! Quote
Members Spartan Posted April 15, 2013 Members Report Posted April 15, 2013 very well done! Quote "The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy, but where are they"---AGIS
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 15, 2013 Author Moderator Report Posted April 15, 2013 Thank's everyone. This was a fun project. Quote Learnleather.com
Moderator immiketoo Posted April 17, 2013 Author Moderator Report Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks H factor! Quote Learnleather.com
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