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173rd, 82nd, 101st (until they went airmobile)..RVN 60-71 Ret April Fools Day '93

That makes Ya Sheep Herder...Lifer !...68-88 myself all 82nd , Double Patcher

Yup...my right side is 173rd...hope you're all in one or two pieces...


"I think Congressmen should wear uniforms,
you know, like NASCAR drivers, so we could
identify their corporate sponsors."

Going through metal detectors are always fun !! I don't fly much anymore.

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.

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.

Good counsel, gudgee. I just don't want to intentionlly mislead or disappoint sombody looking for my work. Make sense?

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".

recent for a friend...2 ½ days...way to long, but I'm slow, and hand stitching ain't quick!

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.

THANKS! from making pattern to finish is something I've always taken for granted. I hope this works out...its really enjoyable work!

I see you have that picture posting figured out. Nice work.

I send Bryan a PM regarding a forum for people who are just starting to make sheaths and other knife related leather goods. He was quite agreeable with the concept. I would like to see it based conceptually on the Knife Repair and Restoration and Customized Factory Knife forums. I love the fact that so many people in those two forums share their knowledge skills and abilities with guys who are just starting to work on knives.

Hopefully we have the same sort of giving and accepting atmosphere in the sheath-making forum.

Thanks for the update...Will there be a notice here or ? when the new forum kicks off? I assume the rules will be posted as well. Be kinda neat to link up leather guys with blade guys!

I'm not sure when Bryan will get it done. Typically he just does it and then we find it.
He's the only one in the Forum that does that type of programming . None of us who are administrators have those skills. Bryan works hard at making AAPK run properly and it's possible that we won't have any advanced word we will just get up one day look at the Forums in there will be a new forum there.

Hello all,

Been lurking for a couple years and this is my first post. I apologize for the improper introduction but thought to comment when I saw this thread.

First, the OP's work looks very good.

Second, if you think hand stitching takes a long time, have you been using a stitching pony? You'd be surprised how much faster the work goes with one.

Third (and I hope this isn't inappropriate), if one felt so inclined to find a forum catering to leatherwork they may, if they choose so, google " leatherworker forums".

You might also dirrect some of your questions to some of the youtubers who work in leather.

I sincerely hope this post is offensive or in violation of any rules and if it does please accept my apologies.

I joined a leather group, and so far have only re-stitched some sheaths and made missing straps with snaps. I found the snaps at Hobby Lobby and Micheal's look poor quality as per what I bought at an area Tandy Leather store. I have a clamp on vice that will work as a stitching pony. Plenty of videos and how to make your own. Best for double needle stitching, and looks like you sit over the base to hold it. Triangle shaped needles for piercing leather and blunt tip when going through the same hole twice to prevent thread damage.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/

https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/86448-clamp-vise/

I'll keep my eyes open for the info.

mrwatch and poor richard: thanks for the heads up on snaps. I've thrown away as many as I've used due to poor quality. I have a home-made stitching pony with a table clamp, one of many changes to the original design. Being so new to the craft, I'm constantly looking for improvements to the equipment I use. My next project (for me!) is a proper stitching pony on a bench. Researching plans now. In time i'll look at other forums. I just happened to come here first, and really glad I did....great bunch of folks here with all kinds of knowledge, and a premium site to boot.

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