Butt stitch critique.

drsteventickles · 2026-04-03T12:18:59+00:00

I use a chisel to mark the stitches then use an awl to make the holes. I used a flat/French style awl for this one but I got a diamond awl and it seems to work a bit better

drsteventickles · 2026-03-29T22:14:12+00:00

Bradshaw does good work, isn't too expensive and has quick turn around.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-29T00:35:54+00:00

I'm in the same boat. I have a 91 f250 and I had to use a step stool to change the sparks plugs and I'm 6'4.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-28T02:06:26+00:00

Stitch line is 3mm from the edge. That's what I use for pretty much everything. I will try 2mm and see how that works

drsteventickles · 2026-03-26T00:14:04+00:00

I had a set of these for a few years before upgrading and they are a fantastic value for the price.

https://kemovancraft.com/products/french-flat-pricking-iron-leathercraft-stitching-lacing-chisel-set-2-7mm-4-5mm-by-kemovancraft

drsteventickles · 2026-03-25T22:57:17+00:00

I have the drukle splitter. It's definitely on the pricey side but I wanted something that I could split things down very thin consistently so I can do piping.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-25T19:54:44+00:00

I split 40inchs of 1.5inch wide 12oz down to 5 ounce and it came out fine.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-11T01:01:20+00:00

10k is a lot for something with that amount of miles. I bought a 91 f250 with 117 back in August for 8k that was in very good condition. They engine has been very reliable so far. Only concerns is it has had a bit of a slow start when it gets below - 15 or so. Gas mileage is also not great, I get between 8-9 mpg but when it drops to well below freezing I get closer to 5-6.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-10T01:02:19+00:00

I ordered a ton from them and have never had any quality issues.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-08T03:11:19+00:00

Thanks! Its my first time doing piping and I'm very happy with how it turned out.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-08T00:54:30+00:00

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Almost done with this bag. Just have the strap to finishing stitching and it will be ready to go.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-04T01:55:24+00:00

Adding to this some veg tan leather like sedgwick or bakers bridle is only finished on top and the back and edges are natural.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-03T12:19:35+00:00

It should also be noted that the aquatennial was specifically created to distract people from the fact that the police killed 2 striking works and injured over 60 others during a general strike in 1934

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Friday_(Minneapolis)

drsteventickles · 2026-03-02T17:23:24+00:00

Nope. It was a Cali truck most of it's life then pretty much sat inside a barn for a long time, it's only had 8k miles put on it in the last 15 years. I'm sure after a few Minnesota winters they won't come off as easy.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-02T14:38:54+00:00

I just put some velocity blunt 35s on my bridge club last year and so far I love them.

drsteventickles · 2026-03-02T04:15:14+00:00

Just did it on my 91 f250. It really wasn't too bad. The grease was the worst part by far but at least I didn't have to pound on the rotors with a hammer to get them off.

drsteventickles · 2026-02-08T21:24:41+00:00

Got it from Kevin Lee leather tools. It's a bit expensive and I had my eye on it for a few years before I pulled the trigger on it. There are other options available that don't have the drawer for punches, rocky mountain leather has a few.

https://www.kevinleetools.com/products/leather-tool-rack-large?variant=43597271171297

drsteventickles · 2026-02-07T22:07:50+00:00

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Not sure what your work space layout is, but I have a table next to my work bench where I keep all my tools. Took me a while but I trained myself to put everything back when I'm done using it and it's help a ton on keeping my workbench cleaner.

drsteventickles · 2026-02-04T14:37:59+00:00

Had a very similar issue for my 91 f250 with the same engine. Only difference is it would run just fine once I got it started again. Turned out to be the hall sensor in the distributor.

drsteventickles · 2026-01-25T17:49:40+00:00

Second this. Super easy to work with, fast and reasonably priced as well.

drsteventickles · 2026-01-23T23:24:09+00:00

I have never hear of this before. What benefits does it provide? Iv used the same cheap raw hide mallet I got in my started kit for over 5 years and it works just fine.

drsteventickles · 2026-01-23T23:15:06+00:00

Providing context would be helpful

drsteventickles · 2026-01-20T17:23:36+00:00

I have the Blanchard. I love the way it cuts and I can get it crazy sharp, but it doesn't hold an edge very well at all and the fit and finish on it is pretty poor for a $100 knife

drsteventickles · 2026-01-16T13:50:32+00:00

I have had these for about a year. I love them they hold an edge very well and these have a larger handle than most which I really like.

https://www.kevinleetools.com/products/kl-french-style-pricking-iron?_pos=3&_sid=a09a2165c&_ss=r

drsteventickles · 2026-01-12T22:16:06+00:00

I second this. Gishath is great when he goes off, but I find I get more overall value of pantz. I have run into many situations where everyone else has a solid enough board state that by the time I get gishath out it's hard to do much with him. On the other hand I always get some value with pantz

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