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Finger protection when using leather working tools (swivel knife, stamping tools, etc.). Tips on ways to minimize trauma to fingers.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1994 (v.4#5) pg. 31

Tip on using a high-density polymer cutting board to reduce the wear on your knives when cutting leather.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1995 (v.5#4) pg. 9

Rotating (lazy susan style) tool holder for leatherworking tools.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1995 (v.5#6) pg. 46

Tip describes using a squeeze bottle for leather oil and how to keep it warm during use.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1996 (v.6#1) pg. 31

Tip describes how to fill flexible plastic bottles with leatherworking glues and oils without causing them to tip over and spill their contents.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1996 (v.6#3) pg. 58

Modifications for a stitching horse for leathercrafters that allows use of the full throat depth of the jaw.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1996 (v.6#3) pg. 59

Broom closet workshop. A tool box (25"x9"x21" high) has a base with two drawers and an open upper center section with carrying handle and straps for holding a wide assortment of leathercraft tools.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1996 (v.6#3) pg. 60

Making a tool rack that fits in a purchased metal tool box with an extra deep top and is designed to hold stamping and modeling tools for leatherworking.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1996 (v.6#4) pg. 47, Insert

Tip shows how to make a guide block for edging leather straps.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1996 (v.6#4) pg. 71

Tip suggests using scraps of Neolite sole material to keep needlework tools sharp.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1996 (v.6#5) pg. 61

Learning leathercraft. The swivel knife. Six practice exercises.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1997 (v.7#2) pg. 64, Insert

Tips on sharpening a leathercrafter's round knife.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1998 (v.8#1) pg. 71

Tips on ways to use vinyl floor covering with rubber/vinyl cushion backing as templates, computer mouse pads, non-skid backing, a writing/drawing surface, cutting surfaces, etc.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1998 (v.8#3) pg. 73

Combo tools. How to modify stamping tools so they have a swivel knife blade on one end and a stamping tool on the other end.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1998 (v.8#4) pg. 56

Tip suggests a small rack to make to hold seven leather-stamping tools and a set of dividers, with a tray for a pencil or two.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1998 (v.8#6) pg. 4

Making your own antler rub-stick as an alternative to the traditionalbone-folder type of tool.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1999 (v.9#1) pg. 20

The round knife. How to sharpen and use this leather crafter's tool.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1999 (v.9#2) pg. 10

Modifying a spokeshave for cleaning up the edge of a heavy piece of leather when the original cut has been made "less than perfect".
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1999 (v.9#4) pg. 9

Making a curved slot-cutter (chisel) from an old shoeing rasp.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1999 (v.9#4) pg. 24

Leather case for a head knife.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1999 (v.9#4) pg. 42

Leather braiding a saddler's hammer. Tips on modifying the shape of a hammer handle and then covering it with braided leather to improve the grip and make it more decorative.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1991 (v.1#3) pg. 54

Engraving leather. Tips on using a high-speed air-powered engraver in leathercraft.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1991 (v.1#6) pg. 30

Customizing your tools for intricate leather surface modeling.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1992 (v.2#2) pg. 14

Knife blade tip for the Tandy skiver #1575.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1992 (v.2#3) pg. 20

Handy tool rack for holding leather carving and stamping tools is made from scrap wood and "D" molding.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1992 (v.2#6) pg. 22, Insert

Holster or sheath for a leather carver's swivel knife is designed to hang from a belt.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1993 (v.3#1) pg. 12

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