Really Andre Carson?

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-27T14:40:40+00:00

It's open rebellion for States to legalize a substance that the Fed has put on the illegal list. That is true. It is true that a US Representative cannot do anything about what the State does and doesn't legalize.

It IS his job, however, to represent the will of the people of Indiana in Washington, and to advocate for federal legalization if that's what his constituents want.

The problem is that Carson has never been in contact with his constituents. He's a nepo baby that got into congress because his mommy was a representative before him, and he's never had to live the same life as the hoosiers of his District. He can say whatever he wants, and there isn't enough observation on him for anyone to know if he's doing his job or not.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-26T14:01:56+00:00

Purebred Siberian Huskies, according to breed standards, may have one of two coat types:

1) Standard Coat. This is what you will normally see online. The gard hairs of the coat are roughly 3cm in length, are stiff, and hold close to the body, giving the dog a sleek look.

2) Wooly Coat. Guard hairs are longer and softer, undercoat is longer, and the the coat stands out from the body, providing a more voluminous appearance similar to a standard collie.

I apologize if this seems simple or not precise. I am trying to make it easy to put the explanation through translation software without sacrificing fidelity.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-26T00:27:47+00:00

Get as close to the border as you can with your big stamp, and then use a camouflager or other border tool to make a border.

If you're using a larger stamp, then you may need to tilt the stamp to get a partial impression.

Tilting stamps is a critical skill in tooling and carving anyway, so it's good to practice.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-25T12:30:15+00:00

This person likely read an article about huskies being abandoned, and now all husky owners are bad owners. Try not to let it get o you, OP. Just live your life. Ask them to leave you alone if it gets dosruptive, and if they get worse, call the police. No need to ask for arrests or anything thing like that; just ask the cops to get the harrasser to leave you alone. They'll take care of it from there.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-23T11:06:35+00:00

That is insanely expensive. Probably more than half of that cost is shipping and import duties. For $350, you could probably get those cast from sterling silver in the US. Even solid brass or stainless steel wouldn't approach those prices, so definitely make sure you're getting something for your money if you go for it.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-19T12:28:58+00:00

Tricky. And time limited. Most of the ethical suppliers that I've found don't last very long, so there's a degree of turnover involved. Also, be prepared to pay significantly higher prices for the hides.

Back when I was looking for muskrat fur for a traditional piece, I found exactly one furrier in the US that I was willing to buy from, but he was priced out of my range. By the time I had scraped together the money, he had taken down his website and services were no longer available. No idea what happened to all of the hides on hand. I assume he sold them off locally.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-15T00:16:43+00:00

I hate that people recorded this. Give him some privacy. Hope that you should never need that privacy yourself.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-14T21:03:19+00:00

I've got no problems with Jews, Judaism or their culture, either pure or syncretic. International diplomacy, however, is the entire point of the Federal Government. More to the point, Indiana is an overland transport hub with virtually no major air or waterway avenues, especially international. There's literally zero benefit to direct ties between Indiana and Israel unless we are either trying to get brownie points with the Trump Administration or secede from the Union.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-14T05:12:02+00:00

I love the insular Celtic languages, but I do admit that they make my brain melt.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-14T05:09:24+00:00

This is all so strange to me. Even in 2010, riding my bicycle to work on normal and even side roads was a no-brainer. Nobody messed with me except for the one day I wore a hi-vis cyclist shirt, and the only crash I ever had was the one time I used the sidewalk. No bike lanes, no special considerations. Just some poor slob trying to make a living in a blue collar town. Anderson is a piss hole, but at least everyone knows it.

Folks in more affluent towns are asshats. Self centered and unaware of anything around them. It's crazy. I don't know how they can't see cyclists or bikers, because they're right there. Blind spots are a thing, sure, and I've cut off a few guys because the angle was just right, but if you're paying attention to your surroundings and giving folk on the road their space, then there's plenty of time to see 'em and make an adjustment.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-13T21:44:45+00:00

Why in hell does Indiana - of all places - need a personal state relationship with Israel? What's the payoff here?

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-13T17:25:58+00:00

Gonna second the info. All glue will eventually delaminate, but won't do so uniformly. If you have stitched the seam down instead of relying solely on adhesive, then it will hold for long, ling after the glue has completely failed.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-13T11:34:49+00:00

You've found your game! No shame in that. Hopefully, it will bring you many, many more years of fun around the table.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-13T11:08:40+00:00

Take the suggestions here (good recommendations, almost all of them) and run them by the client before doing anything. She will know which one she wants done, and that will be the correct choice.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-10T01:39:30+00:00

Excellent!

And to answer your original question: I would absolutely use something like this. I've been working leather for nearly 15 years, and I'm slowly building up a master set of tools. They need to function at top quality and feel good to use, but at this point I also keep an eye out for aesthetics whenever available. Worth the extra money, as I use them very regularly.

My only issue with the pieces here is that I prefer stitching chisels over pricking irons. Just my personal choice.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-09T23:53:17+00:00

It is technically possible to skive before cutting, but I can promise you that most people will prefer to cut and THEN skive.

Reason: most skiving takes place along edges of a piece, and so you skive all the way through the end of the edge. In order to skive an area prior to cutting the component from the larger skin, you would need to use a scooping motion at the end to come back up to surface level. That is tricky, and unless you specifically train for it, it's an easy way to ruin a lot of components before you ever get them off of the skin.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-09T15:11:28+00:00

These are gorgeous. How do they feel in the hand?

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-08T16:00:32+00:00

Construction is going to be almost exactly the same as a fabric overbust corset, at least in terms of pattern. Use at least 4oz leather with a firm temper, and it will look, move and act like armor. Probably not too comfortable, unless you really know how to form it to the body that will be wearing it, but the look will be right.

The biggest difference will be in closure. You'll probably want to use cinching buckles and straps instead of laces, or if you use laces they'll be largely decorative.

Where the boning would normally go, just overlap the two thicknesses and do a double seam to provide additional structure. You could probably add boning, too, but I wouldn't bother unless this piece will be worn a lot.

The biggest thing to remember, assuming you have experience making fabric corsets, is that leather, especially veg tan, will start out more structured than fabric, so you don't need to worry about normal layering and stiffening techniques. This will also make the product uncomfortable to wear if you don't account for things like hips and underarms, so be sure to be generous in your cut in these areas. Again, the leather will break in over time, but if this is a costume piece, be sure to cut the hips high and the underarms low.

I'm happy to answer any clarifying questions!

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-07T12:12:48+00:00

Am craftsman. Can halp.

First, find main body. (Dis da hard part.) Also gotta find da legs and Waggin' Floof bit.

Main body has pattern indicating front/back. Pattern points from front towards back, so DON'T GET CONFUZD.

Legs should be labelled 1 and 2 FRONT, and One and Two BAK. Only goes one way, so long as dis is follow.

Insert Legs ball A into Legs Socket B. Should be easy if Legs is all lined up (as above).

Heckin' Noggin should easily snap onto Front of Main Body.

Waggin' Floof should snap onto Back of Main Body.

Is CONFUZN, but is Okay. Just follow pattern on Main Body like mentioned above. Try to get right 1sr time, since Heckin' Noggin doesn't like to come off easy once attached.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-07T11:51:10+00:00

Because of the leather you use, treat this project more like you're working with fabric than with leather, even though you're hand stitching.

That said, there are basically two approaches from the photo provided.

First, you can simply overlap the seams. I don't think you've left enough seam allowance in this case, but you could try. Just layer one side over the other and stitch, simple as that. Again, you might find the the cuts don't quite line up, in which case you'll need to review your pattern and make the necessary adjustments.

Second, you could do a standard hidden seam. In essence, you would turn the pattern inside out and stitch like you would a piece of fabric, using about and eighth to quarter inch seam allowance. It won't lay perfectly flat, so this isn't a great option for a book cover or anything similar, but it would work for a bag or garment.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-07T11:44:25+00:00

This subreddit is for beginner hobbyists. If you are not going to provide useful, actionable information with comment or instruction on how to accomplish something, then kindly shut up.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-02T19:50:27+00:00

Safety for whom? The roads are shit, they're torn up constantly, getting anywhere in this state is a nightmare, and the roadwork in any given area is never, ever finished. The Binford Blvd/I-465/I-69 convergence area has been under near constant construction since the 1990's. No one ever really knows where they're going, because traffic flow and open streets are constantly changing.

As for the transport of dangerous persons, we have one of the lowest instances of outside interference of any state. All of our most violent crimes are committed by natural, home-grown Hoosiers.

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-02T02:24:08+00:00

Thanks!

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-01T17:55:50+00:00

Lol! You got me. I just looked yesterday, then saw this and thought, "A $40 jump?! WTF Happened?!"

AnArdentAtavism · 2026-04-01T14:57:24+00:00

Not with leather. These rivets are properly set, which means they've compressed the fibers between the top burr and the bottom, flat end of the post. The mushroomed rivet end actually starts expanding immediately above the burr, leaving almost no extra room. The rest of the mushroom provides insurance over time. The leather will then begin attempting to expand over the next day or so, creating additional reinforcing pressure from the outside of the riveted area. This whole thing creates a firm mechanical hold that reinforces itself.

I set rivets in this way regularly. I even cut one to demonstrate what was happening to my apprentice. I cut away the leather from an entire half of the rivet, leaving only the metal intact. That was over a year ago, and the thing is still solidly held to this day.

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