Members atom1 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks Boriqua, I plan on testing on some veg tan scraps to see what works or what will not work soon. Thanks again, atom1 Quote
Boriqua Posted June 23, 2016 Report Posted June 23, 2016 15 minutes ago, atom1 said: Thanks Boriqua, I plan on testing on some veg tan scraps to see what works or what will not work soon. Thanks again, atom1 Be sure to post your result ! I am always lookng to learn something new. Quote
Members atom1 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 Will do Boriqua. I haven't the time right now but when I do my test I will post them, atom1 Quote
Members Colt W Knight Posted June 23, 2016 Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 On 6/21/2016 at 3:57 PM, Boriqua said: I found an old .. I think Jewellery box .. at Good will and it was made of heavy glass and the lid is over 1/4 thick. Its about 3.5 inches by say 5.5. Its perfect and I keep junk in the box and when I need to burnish I just snatch the lid, rinse and put it back. All for 99 cents!! I treat the insides of all my holsters with it and it makes it nice and smooth and you can really lean on it in a way I couldnt with just a bone folder. I using a glass serving tray I found at the grocery store for a few bucks. I would like to have one of those nice Barry King ones though. I asked a few local glass shops about making one, and they all wanted an arm and leg because apparently, polishing the edges on glass is a bitch. Quote
Members plinkercases Posted June 23, 2016 Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 I just double checked mine and it is actually a glass tile.. so rather than going to a glassier try a tile place. I mounted mine in a wood handle but isn't really necessary. I think I will now keep my eyes open in the goodwill places for a glass lid too. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Boriqua Posted June 23, 2016 Report Posted June 23, 2016 Wow that looks great. I think anything close retails for like 40 bucks. Nice score! Quote
Members plinkercases Posted June 23, 2016 Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 I could find some more tiles and make them by hand and sell them on etsy...... or make a video on how to make them and sell them on etsy... but a hand made video.... But seriously if I do find more round edged glass tile a bet they would cost less than 40 bucks USD a pop! Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
Members impulse Posted June 23, 2016 Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 Hi Atom1 If the back of the leather is too rough usually indicates a 2nd grade piece. If the top looks good this can still be made quite usable by gluing and sewing thin leather on the back. This improves the appearance greatly as well as eliminating any stretching which is common with poorer grade leather. Gum trag and/or burnishing does not prevent distortion or stretch. Hope this helps. Lois Quote
Members atom1 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks impulse and others, I do know of sawing a liner and I do have a Cowboy CB-4500 to do that but that is just more time and work for the type of belt I am making. I do plan on doing that on a carved or stamped belts. I know that the use of smooth edge glass is used for Slickers and I had some 1/4" Plexiglas and I buffed one edge smooth AND rounded, it works grate. It's about 4" x 5" x 1/4". I want to thank you all for the grate suggestions on my questions. Thy helped me a lot THANKS, atom1 Quote
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