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former173rd wrote: I've been told that my work is "passable...pretty good....etc".
Those sure look good to me. Way better than a lot of other stuff I've seen. ::nod:: ::tu::

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Thanks Mike.....all this praise, I may have trouble sleeping tonite.



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Looks like fine work to me ::tu::
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If someone does start a Leather Craft Forum, would it be a place to discuss stuff or like a classified venue?
I'd be on board to "peddle my wares" there!
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I sent the idea to Bryan, I don't think he will have a problem with it. ::tu::
We just need to wait until he gets time to make the new forum.
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Thank you both!
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Excellent work! ::tu:: ::tu::

That throwing knife sheath is spectacular. ::nod::
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1967redrider...Thank you sir..a friend wants to take it to a Rendezvous next weekend! hate to see it go as its my first Randall knife.
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orvet wrote:I think it's advice is good, post some of your work in the forums and see what the response is that you get to it. You might even a few things for sale and post them in the knife trading forum.

I'm going to run an idea up the flagpole here and see if anybody salutes ...
How would you and anyone else reading this feel about a leather craft forum? For guys who make sheaths and want to show off how they do it so that other people could learn how to make their own, exactly like we have done in the knife repair forum.
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Would anyone be interested in a DIY sheath forum?
"Great idea". I love leather work and would love a leather forum. ::tu::
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former173rd wrote:Here's a couple sheaths, etc....only been at this for 4 months, so I'm definitely no expert!
That is great work, for someone who has only been into it for 4 months, well done. ::tu::
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Those are pretty nice from a ole' sheep herder ! :wink: AATW Keep up the good work.
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thanks to you both! Airborne, what unit crest is that?
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.....AND WELCOME HOME
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Same to Ya... Airborne Brother
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173rd, 82nd, 101st (until they went airmobile)..RVN 60-71 Ret April Fools Day '93
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That makes Ya Sheep Herder...Lifer !...68-88 myself all 82nd , Double Patcher
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Yup...my right side is 173rd...hope you're all in one or two pieces...


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Going through metal detectors are always fun !! I don't fly much anymore.
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I'm really nervous about ebay and other mass sales places. I would like to stay small..concerned about the time factor to produce a nice product. I suppose potential customers won't want to wait very long for a knife sheath or whatever.
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former173rd wrote:I'm really nervous about ebay and other mass sales places. I would like to stay small..concerned about the time factor to produce a nice product. I suppose potential customers won't want to wait very long for a knife sheath or whatever.
Those who want handmade bespoke items, understand the time it takes to produce such goods and are willing to wait. People who do not want to wait too long are not your potential customers anyway.
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Good counsel, gudgee. I just don't want to intentionlly mislead or disappoint sombody looking for my work. Make sense?
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former173rd wrote:Good counsel, gudgee. I just don't want to intentionlly mislead or disappoint sombody looking for my work. Make sense?
It makes very good sense. That is what people want and is sadly lacking today "honesty and integrity". ::nod::
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recent for a friend...2 ½ days...way to long, but I'm slow, and hand stitching ain't quick!
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former173rd wrote:recent for a friend...2 ½ days...way to long, but I'm slow, and hand stitching ain't quick!
I would wait 21/2 weeks for that.
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