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Hey Mick, If you are refering to the nice crisp tooling you see done by a couple of the great makers on this site, sadly there arent that many types of leather that actually hold the tooling well. Vegtan is the leather of choice it could be either pig or cow, or even goat but its the...

Love it Hamish, top job yours sincerely Ruud

I just received word from the customer ^^ they are more then happy with it. And here it is a mile stone for me, my first business to business sale, and my produce proudly displayed in their store! I might be a bit to excited about it, but still loving it! Yours sincerely Ruud

Hey everyone, Thanks for the replies! Heya Mors, they certainly would although I would go for a bit of a heavier type leather on the main hide. but it would fare just fine as is, I would prefer it though if I knew I was selling to a smith ^^ Hey Dave, When ever you can no longer resist the...

Thanks Dave, and indeed I will be going for a singeing type fastener, Like the one below for future ones. also way handier in use than having to tie the thing every time, however for this one I followed the client demands to the letter, and gave a couple examples with it to show the...

Thanks for your replies Gents and Ladies. Hamish, Thanks mate, means something coming from you ;) ! Tengu, I certainly enjoy the ragged vintage look every now and then but I like to make "fresh" and clean looking equipment. a true vintage in my opinion is made through time and work, and the...

Hey everyone, A while ago I purchased an old Sewing machine from a couple that owned a vintage industrial themed antiques etc store. They wanted a bit more then initially advertised and after chatting for a while and me having tested the machine his wife had advocated the idea of me making a...

Personally I would listen to the words of Robson Valley, as after about 3 to 4 years of sharpening knives and other cutting tools professionally I found the same to be true. However I do still think that stropping with the more agressive compounds is still faster and more effective with a...

Hey there Blundstoned, What type of sheath are you wanting to make, a western style sheath, or a scandinavian style puukko sheath. in case you were planning on a western style sheath, Which I will presume for now, Both indeed can be done, but there is a reason for each one. Most diy...

Thanks guys! and I will put it to good use don't worry about that. And John I'll pm you soon I'm looking for a decent source for clothing patterns etc. Yours sincerely Ruud

Hahah Thanks Lads and Ladies, and indeed this will last me and the generations after me as I will take better care of it then most would ever do! And Robson If you need anything just send me a message and we will work it out, or you can contact me over Facebook I'll send you a pm ;) Or even...

Hey everyone, Still am on a little break from the lathe project as times were quite busy. but Not busy enough for a day excursion to pick up my new sewing machine. I got myself a Adler 30-1 Leather Stitching machine, one of the main reasons being that it can work with relatively heavy...

That is great, nice creativity you got flowing there. cant wait to see it waxed mate! Yours sincerely Ruud

Loving it Hamish, top job like usual! Yours sincerely Ruud

loving the both of them great work! Love the character of the spalting yours sincerely Ruud

Top stuff like usual Sonni :You_Rock_ Yours sincerely Ruud

Lovely stuff Dewi, great job would love to see some Full scale pictures of that stuff! Yours sincerely Ruud

Heya Gents and Lasses, I got the fresh new video produced by Clay Hayes, he posted it only a couple of days ago, after the long delayed initial date of arrival. Wonderful mini documentary about traditional bow hunting and his passion that keeps it alive. a Great guy with great spirit...

Hey everyone! So for all of you who are still waiting on a continuation of the Lathe adventures, sorry you will have to wait just a little longer for the next episode of that. But dont worry it is coming soon. As a small intermission I have been spending time on an old Optimus R8 multi-fuel...

That is coming along nicely, absolutely stunning mate Top job Keep at it, cant wait to see you enjoy a hot cup a tea on your porch ^^ Yours sincerely Ruud