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06-29-2012, 01:52 AM #11Pasted Man
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Tandy might me your best bet for getting a new piece of leather
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06-29-2012, 02:10 AM #1250 year str. shaver
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I would sand the back side with varying grits of sandpaper until I had a fine suede finish. Might work, might not. If money is a problem, it's worth a try.
Jerry
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06-29-2012, 02:23 AM #13Senior Member
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Have an 'old styled shoe repair ' shop in your town. You'd be surprised at how much these guys know and how reasonably they work. Take it in and show him what you want.
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06-29-2012, 04:07 AM #1450 year str. shaver
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Originally Posted by Johnus
That's a good idea. Maybe they have a scrap piece of cowhide laying around and can fit it right on the rings for you.
Jerry
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07-01-2012, 12:17 AM #15The Undertaker
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Thank you for the suggestions guys, I have located a cobblers in the next nearest town and will be heading their way soon enough.
Hope everyone is having a cracking weekend!
Byron
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