bikermutt07 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Posted March 12, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Leathercraft-Tools-Al-Stohlman/dp/1892214903 Here you 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 Sheilajeanne Posted March 12, 2017 Members Report Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: https://www.amazon.com/Leathercraft-Tools-Al-Stohlman/dp/1892214903 Here you go. Thanks, Biker. Since I'm in Canada, I'll just buy it at the Tandy store the next time I'm closeby. The exchange rate right now ain't good! And could someone please tell me how to get my reply outside of this darn quote window?? Edited March 12, 2017 by Sheilajeanne Quote
Members KeithHideWorks Posted March 12, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Not worried about sharpening. This guy is local, fantastic, quick and cheap: http://www.patronsaintofknives.com Just spent the last 2 days soaking the Plough Gauge in Evaporust (http://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-evapo-rust-rust-remover-96431.html) and hand sanding down the corrosion and pitting. Got it dried, lubed and put back together and It's broken. The Lever with a bolt in it seems to be bent, and will not cinch down tight enough on the bar to lock it in. Anyone know a source for old dixon parts? You can kind of see the bend in the original auction photos: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FANTASTIC-ANTIQUE-SADDLERS-LEATHER-TOOL-J-DIXON-1884-RARE-/152438384467?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=431LnNvKDIm6Xao3D8F3JnoRk30%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Edited March 12, 2017 by KeithHideWorks Quote
Members clivel Posted March 12, 2017 Members Report Posted March 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said: Thanks, Biker. Since I'm in Canada, I'll just buy it at the Tandy store the next time I'm closeby. The exchange rate right now ain't good! Being in Canada I have more or less given up on Amazon.ca, even with the exchange rates and shipping it is almost always significantly cheaper to order from Amazon.com. And if you spend more than US$25 on books, shipping is free. In this case however with your Elite membership, Tandy would be your best bet. Clive Quote
bikermutt07 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Posted March 12, 2017 34 minutes ago, KeithHideWorks said: Not worried about sharpening. This guy is local, fantastic, quick and cheap: http://www.patronsaintofknives.com Just spent the last 2 days soaking the Plough Gauge in Evaporust (http://www.harborfreight.com/1-gallon-evapo-rust-rust-remover-96431.html) and hand sanding down the corrosion and pitting. Got it dried, lubed and put back together and It's broken. The Lever with a bolt in it seems to be bent, and will not cinch down tight enough on the bar to lock it in. Anyone know a source for old dixon parts? You can kind of see the bend in the original auction photos: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FANTASTIC-ANTIQUE-SADDLERS-LEATHER-TOOL-J-DIXON-1884-RARE-/152438384467?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=431LnNvKDIm6Xao3D8F3JnoRk30%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Bruce Johnson may have some parts. Maybe. 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 KeithHideWorks Posted March 12, 2017 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) I was able to crank it down hard enough to get it to stay. May end up being servicable in the end. Going to drop the Dixon blade and gomph off to my sharpening guy...he is an artist!. The 4 head knives I got back were profiled and are RAZOR sharp.....packaged nicely with a few band aids thrown in for good measure. These things glide through my leather. Can't beat it for $5 per knife. If anyone needs sharpening done, I can't recommend this guy enough. He does a lot of business and sharpens for some of premier knife makers/collectors in the nation. Hell of a nice guy to boot. I was worried about the horror stories you hear from guys ruining the heat treating. This dude's theory is you should always be able to kiss the knife. If you are getting heat, you are doing it wrong and need to change speeds, media, angle, ect. http://www.patronsaintofknives.com Edited March 12, 2017 by KeithHideWorks Quote
MADMAX22 Posted March 13, 2017 Report Posted March 13, 2017 There are a bunch of ways to remove/nuetralize rust on things. Looks like ya got a over the counter type that hopefully works well. I have done the electro whatever method with a DC power supply in a solution of I think it was baking soda with a anode (steel bar) (have to look it up to be sure, been a while). That worked really well. Another method is apple cyder vinegar with salt, put the item in and let it sit. Take it out and brush off the rust and repeat if necessary. This method usually does as good if not better then over the counter stuff and is pretty cheap. Just FYI for future ventures. Quote
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