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[PAMuzzleshooter]

Johnny, Yeah, he does some interesting stuff.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Thanks for the video link, John. I always enjoy seeing how others do leather work. This one has some good techniques that can apply to many projects.

[Major 2]

My stitch groover looks to be that very one he uses, but mine only worked like that once when it was new.
 I have managed to stone mine to work somewhat...  but nothing as sharp as his. 
 

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[Marshal Will Wingam]

The best one I ever found was this one by Owden. It shaves a smooth, even strand out of the top grain. My only objection is that the smallest tip is 1 mm and it's a bit large for some things. It would be nice to have a .7 or .8 mm one.

[Major 2]

I looked to see if replacement cutting tips were offered.  seems they may be, but cost $12 

I don't think I'd pay that kinda scratch, if the replacement was so quickly dulled as the original...

I rather get an Owden ...once

[Johnny McCrae]

My stitch groover looks to be that very one he uses, but mine only worked like that once when it was new.
 I have managed to stone mine to work somewhat...  but nothing as sharp as his. 

I had the very same thought as i watched this video.

[Mogorilla]

Some of you may recall I celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19).   I force the people I work with to participate and use it to collect money and items for a no kill animal shelter.  I usually make a leather item to raffle off.   This year's offering is this, a more vertical messenger bag.   Wood (not really seen well, need some better pictures) is 100+ year old white oak that we recovered from a library redecorating, shelves were put in the room in 1922.   I grabbed a half dozen boards and came back for more to find others had a similar idea to save it from the trash.   inner pocket fits the laptops we were issued at work. 

[Johnny McCrae]

I've never seen a method like that to make a pouch. This would be an easy way to make a large pouch to carry ammo and other items at NCOWS matches. I've stitched a few pairs of saddle bags in my day and it's rather tedious. Many thanks for sharing this with us.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That pouch is a good one. I also like the wooden ends. Very good idea.

[Mogorilla]

Thanks.  This is the 2nd messenger bag I have made like this.   It is a nice departure from stitching and I really like the wood/leather contrast.   I will say that 100+ year old oak is tough.   I snapped 2 drill bits and 3 of the brass screws off in the wood.   The bits came out easily just unscrewing with pliers, but the screws had to be drilled out then filled with a dowel.   For the screws I realized I needed to go up a size in predrilling and that was solved, just took me a couple of times to realize my error.   I started these after digging around on pinterest for messenger bags and this style really popped.    Easy way to make a nice clutch for the wife too.   

[Coffinmaker]

 :)MOGO 

When putting brass screws in "tough stuff" you need a tapered dedicated drill.  Also, drop in to your local Ace/Lowes and pick up a true "Bees Wax" toilette ring.  Stick the screw inna bees wax and the screw will drive slicker-n-snot onna door knob.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

...Also, drop in to your local Ace/Lowes and pick up a true "Bees Wax" toilette ring.  Stick the screw inna bees wax and the screw will drive slicker-n-snot onna door knob.

This is an old time carpenter's trick. As a kid, I learned from my father that a bar of soap works well, too. A slight drag across it on one side of the screw does the trick. I also use the same bees wax I use for waxing thread to stitch leather.

[Johnny McCrae]

It was my mother who gave me the "lube a screw with bar soap" tip over 70 years ago when I was building a soap box derby car.

[Mogorilla]

I should have thought of that.   I wax my punches after stropping all the time.   Next one will be easier!

[Rube Burrows]

Recently my father picked himself up A Colt Anaconda in both 4 and 6 inch barrel lengths. He wanted a nice holster that he could use for both.

He wanted it really heavy duty so with the liner I ended up at 14oz thickness. I made it long enough to use with both barrel lengths and hes very happy with the way it turned out.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

That's a quality holster you made for him, Rube. Very nice work. I can see why he's pleased.

[Johnny McCrae]

Rube, your father has a thoughtful and talented son. Very nice.

[Rube Burrows]

That's a quality holster you made for him, Rube. Very nice work. I can see why he's pleased.

Thank you.

[Rube Burrows]

Rube, your father has a thoughtful and talented son. Very nice.

Thanks for the nice words.

[Rube Burrows]

Chest rig for my Blackhawk.