Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 10, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted September 10, 2016 Anybody tried the shark out there? I'd like to see the difference what we's calln "gloss" and what we's callin "matte". ANd I like to know without dropping $200 to find out Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
MADMAX22 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Posted September 10, 2016 Ive tried similar Matte black shark from a different retailer. They more then likely got it from the same place in Mexico. The only pic I have of it was a sheath I made a few years ago. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 11, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted September 11, 2016 (edited) Thanks for the pic. Might have to scratch my head another minute. Trying not to order BIG piles of stuff I will have to pack up again to move ... Edited September 11, 2016 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members OLDNSLOW Posted September 14, 2016 Members Report Posted September 14, 2016 just a report back, I am happy with the items that came in from Maverick but the shipping cost is a real sack buster. Both orders came in small flat rate boxes and were real light wait, in fact I commented during me second order about the cost of shipping and they seemed to have dropped it a little. I have sent belts from where I am to the west coast for less than 8.00 and I have been paying maverick way more than that for something that is like one fourth the wait godda be a better way. You would think that is they have the volume that they do, they could work out a better rate just sayun. Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 14, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted September 14, 2016 Didja like the caiman? Tell us at least you liked the goodies ... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
bikermutt07 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OLDNSLOW said: just a report back, I am happy with the items that came in from Maverick but the shipping cost is a real sack buster. Both orders came in small flat rate boxes and were real light wait, in fact I commented during me second order about the cost of shipping and they seemed to have dropped it a little. I have sent belts from where I am to the west coast for less than 8.00 and I have been paying maverick way more than that for something that is like one fourth the wait godda be a better way. You would think that is they have the volume that they do, they could work out a better rate just sayun. If they came in flat rate boxes the weight doesn't matter. Even retail at the post office is only 5 bucks (if I remember right). Figure in a little handling and knowing they have a pick up service, they shouldn't be charging more than 7-8 bucks for small flat rate box. But maybe they are secretly located in Canada. Edited September 14, 2016 by bikermutt07 Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted September 15, 2016 Author Contributing Member Report Posted September 15, 2016 Small flat rate box is now $6.80 within the U.S. I sometimes use them for small items, not for teh flat rate, but because it includes insurance.. and by the time you pay for 1st class plus insurance, plus buy the box.. might as well use that priority box! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
bikermutt07 Posted September 15, 2016 Report Posted September 15, 2016 I didn't know they had gone up. I used to ship my cycle magazine in them. I used all three sizes. I think flat rate is the only way to go. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members OLDNSLOW Posted September 15, 2016 Members Report Posted September 15, 2016 Yes I like the Caiman and the elephant, I just glued up and stitched the panel today, fist time ever using it so wasn't sure how it was going to sew it, it was a real bear to cut and match up to the leather. As soon as it is done I will post some photos here after I slip in to my cast iron drawers. Quote
Members TinkerTailor Posted September 15, 2016 Members Report Posted September 15, 2016 I watch a couple machining channels on youtube and those guys put a plywood box inside a flat rate box to strengthen it and then fill it with steel tools and things. We are talking a flat rate box filled and packed as tight as you can do it with carbide cutters, which are heavier than steel. One guy sent a 50 pound flat rate box florida to cali.............It was basically a hunk of steel the size of the box. The only problem they have is the cardboard giving away, hence the plywood. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
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