Matt S Report post Posted March 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, hwinbermuda said: 19 minutes ago, Matt S said: My splitter's not that big, it's only a 12"er. But its electric, mines manual is 1.2 " So pass the leather through 10 times! 13 minutes ago, JazzBass said: Ben Franklin, 1738 Rattling traps? Think I'm going to steal that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 22, 2019 1 hour ago, JazzBass said: Ben Franklin, 1738 This reminds me of when I started tooling back up for carpentry work after 5 years of industrial Electrical work. My wife kept asking why did I need that tool. Well, how come you need that tool? When I finished our master closet and bedroom addition I puffed up and said.... You remember when you kept asking me why I needed all these tools? Yes? This is why. It was a proud day for a husband. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuk Report post Posted March 22, 2019 13 hours ago, JazzBass said: Never thought of that one...AND it's cheap. One could cover an entire benchtop for the cost of a decent small cutting board. The other surface I use, is a type-specific, 2'x3' cutting mat. 5 ply pvc, self sealing. Good product, but I'll remember MDF for my next bench! https://www.amazon.com/US-Art-Supply-Professional-Scrapbooking/dp/B00L5I8RTW/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=US+Art+Supply+24"+x+36"+GREEN%2FBLACK+Professional+Self+Healing+5-Ply+Double+Sided+Durable+Non-Slip+PVC+Cutting+Mat&qid=1553202875&s=arts-crafts&sr=1-1-fkmrnull I only use as a cutting surface not my entire bench once it gets cut up a bit it will scratch your work. Hope this helps JCUK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted March 22, 2019 Ah...I see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Darby Report post Posted March 22, 2019 I taught myself leatherwork with the Al Stohlman books. And I was worked very hard to learn to use the tools the way he taught. Whether it was sewing with needles and awl or using the head knife. As a consequence, for many years I pretty much only used the head knife. Skiving, trimming, or even cutting thread. It works for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted March 22, 2019 "What's your favorite tool?" That's easy, the next one! Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, alpha2 said: "What's your favorite tool?" I am going to sit and watch this one roll by, BECAUSE I speak British English, and understand the slang.... H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aven Report post Posted March 22, 2019 5 hours ago, hwinbermuda said: I am going to sit and watch this one roll by, BECAUSE I speak British English, and understand the slang.... H That almost made me snort my tea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 22, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Aven said: That almost made me snort my tea. Why, golly, Ms Aven, I am abashed. Edited March 22, 2019 by hwinbermuda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aven Report post Posted March 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, hwinbermuda said: Why, golly, Ms Aven, I am abashed. I read your last comment whilst having my afternoon tea and I guess I was suddenly twelve again and it made me laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bermudahwin Report post Posted March 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, Aven said: I read your last comment whilst having my afternoon tea and I guess I was suddenly twelve again and it made me laugh. That is nice to know. H Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JazzBass Report post Posted March 22, 2019 22 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: It was a proud day for a husband. Ben would be proud of you too - You made "profitable use" of all of your "rattling traps", and were able to "comply with (your) dame's desire" Yep...that's a BIG win for all mankind. "Ne'er take a wife till thou hast a house (& a fire) to put her in" - Poor Richard, 1733 (man...I love to read Framklin- he's my all-time hero) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
