Gluing a split

[Mattsbagger]

On 10/30/2018 at 11:06 AM, Constabulary said:

Have seen this several times on German TV. Meat industry is making larger meat pieces from smaller (scrap) pieces for increasing their profit. Thats nothing new and not too unusual but they don´t make this public of course. I think it´s forbidden on my side of the pond but you never know - meat industry can be "filthy". Few years ago they found horse meat in Bolognese sauce.

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=7JHYW-7mPO6grgTH2Ipg&q=meat+glue&oq=meat+glue&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0j0i22i30k1l9.3362.5629.0.14376.9.9.0.0.0.0.163.1316.0j9.9.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.9.1305...0i131k1j0i10k1.0.ycemmyZFKSM

Was just an idea in terms of leather

We used to have an Aldi’s where I used to live. I loved shopping there. Except for the “beef” it just never tasted right to me. Then Aldi’s admitted there “beef” contained up to 100% horse meat. I was talking with my Dad and he goes “yeah horse is very sweet” and that is exactly what made it taste “not right”. 

[fredk]

On 10/29/2018 at 5:49 PM, CutThumb said:

Hi all, 

I got to the stage of having cut out, and carved, a notebook cover before I spotted this half inch split. Note to self - check the bloody leather before you start! Anyway, am planning on gluing it with rubber cement. Should I do this before or after dyeing? Or should I use something else altogether? I’m going to dye with Fiebings pro, and use a leather conditioner afterwards. As always, all advic gratefully received. 

 

I had a bit like that, I just glued it with PVA glue, after dyeing

[CutThumb]

On 03/11/2018 at 3:41 PM, fredk said:

I had a bit like that, I just glued it with PVA glue, after dyeing

I went with contact rubber, after dyeing. Looked fine.

 

by the way, Fred, can you recommend somewhere with decent stamps? Just the basics. I bought cheap, and think I need to spend a bit on some decent shaders and beveler.

Edited November 12, 2018 by CutThumb

[fredk]

On 11/12/2018 at 11:00 AM, CutThumb said:

by the way, Fred, can you recommend somewhere with decent stamps? Just the basics. I bought cheap, and think I need to spend a bit on some decent shaders and beveler.

All the cheap stamps are much of a muchness - Le Prevo sells the same as the Tandy range - L.P = £7.06 each, ( £5.88 +vat), Tandy UK = £9.23 / £7.91 / £6.92 - depends if you are in their discount schemes

I've bought the same basic stamps from China (delivered out of a UK address!)** for £4.99 for 20 (!). They have the same code numbers as Tandy/L.P ones. Side by side they are the same. I've not had a handle bend or head break off

example; (£6.49) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-Working-Saddle-Making-Tools-Carving-Leather-Craft-Stamps-Set-20Pcs-/232743967340?hash=item36309f1a6c

You really need to go up into big money for the better stamps. But I've bought off this chap in Czech Rep.  He does basket-weave stamps and fancy ones like that, not regular bevelers and such.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/007designer007?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

If you want your stamps to give a 'sharper' impression I'd invest in a dremel type drill and grinding wheels {i have such] and just work on the cheap tools to make them a bit better. I bought the 20 pc set at £4.99 for grinding them to other sizes/shapes

** a lot of Chinese ebay sellers now have warehouses in the UK - London and Manchester usually, for swifter delivery of commonly bought items. Instead of a week to six weeks for delivery from China you can have the item within a few days

 

Edited November 13, 2018 by fredk

[CutThumb]

49 minutes ago, fredk said:

All the cheap stamps are much of a muchness - Le Prevo sells the same as the Tandy range - L.P = £7.06 each, ( £5.88 +vat), Tandy UK = £9.23 / £7.91 / £6.92 - depends if you are in their discount schemes

I've bought the same basic stamps from China (delivered out of a UK address!)** for £4.99 for 20 (!). They have the same code numbers as Tandy/L.P ones. Side by side they are the same. I've not had a handle bend or head break off

example; (£6.49) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-Working-Saddle-Making-Tools-Carving-Leather-Craft-Stamps-Set-20Pcs-/232743967340?hash=item36309f1a6c

You really need to go up into big money for the better stamps. But I've bought off this chap in Czech Rep.  He does basket-weave stamps and fancy ones like that, not regular bevelers and such.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/007designer007?_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2754

If you want your stamps to give a 'sharper' impression I'd invest in a dremel type drill and grinding wheels {i have such] and just work on the cheap tools to make them a bit better. I bought the 20 pc set at £4.99 for grinding them to other sizes/shapes

** a lot of Chinese ebay sellers now have warehouses in the UK - London and Manchester usually, for swifter delivery of commonly bought items. Instead of a week to six weeks for delivery from China you can have the item within a few days

 

Yeah I have the same set  I saw some of the Tandy ones seem a fair bit more defined. But I have a dremel so maybe I’ll hit some of those stamps and see what I can do. At the mo I’m just after background, I doubt my ability to do anything with basketweave... I also need to get a brand name stamp done some time soon.

 

ill have a look at the Czech guy, thanks.

 

edit - wow, just looked at his stamps. 

Edited November 13, 2018 by CutThumb

[fredk]

52 minutes ago, CutThumb said:

... I also need to get a brand name stamp done some time soon.

I got a simple brass one made from here;  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Made-Design-Your-Logo-Leather-Seal-Wood-Stamp-Branding-Iron-Carving-Mold-/382286790022?var=&hash=item0

time from order to in my letter box = 10 days

[CutThumb]

1 hour ago, fredk said:

I got a simple brass one made from here;  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Made-Design-Your-Logo-Leather-Seal-Wood-Stamp-Branding-Iron-Carving-Mold-/382286790022?var=&hash=item0

time from order to in my letter box = 10 days

Ah brilliant, cheers.