Supplies
Some sources of household and specialty supplies
- Sources of Leather, Tools and Supplies
- Here is a short list of sources of leather, leatherworking tools, and supplies
- Abrasive Backing Materials
- Designations, weights and uses of the most common paper, cloth and fiber backing materials for sandpaper and abrasive belts and discs.
- Abrasive Grains
- There are several naturally occurring and manufactured grains used to make abrasive papers, wheels, stones, etc., each with characteristics more or less suitable for a particular application.
- Abrasive Grit Sizes
- This table lists the grit sizes used in making sandpaper and abrasive belts, wheels, stones and hones used for sanding, sharpening, and polishing, etc.
- Abrasives - Definition Selection and Use
- What is an abrasive, how does an abrasive work, how is an abrasive made, and how do I select the right abrasive for the job?
- Alternative Home Cleaning Solutions
- In an effort to cut down the number and toxicity of the chemicals I use around the house, I've stocked up on a few safe, simple ingredients that will handle most cleaning tasks.
- Archival Storage Supplies
- Some sources of specialty archival storage supplies
- Building Materials and Supplies
- Here I'm collecting sources of building materials and supplies.
- Hardware Sources
- Here I collect information about residential and commercial hardware and sources of supply.
- Jewelry Making Tips and Resources
- I've been making some wrought stainless steel jewelry and am using this page as a place to collect bits of information and tips and tricks I find useful.
- Kitchen countertops and sinks
- Here are some of the many choices available to consider when selecting a counter top material.
- Sam Maloof's Finishing Technique
- This wonderful description of Sam Maloof's wood finishing technique was published in Woodshop News.
- Sources of Metals and Metalworking Supplies
- This page is a collection of links to sources of metals, metal working tools and supplies, and machine shop tricks and tips I've come across.
- Industrial Sewing Machines and Supplies
- I have an old Juki 562 industrial sewing machine I use for my leatherworking and here I collect information useful in maintaing and using the machine.
- How To Sharpen Hand Tools and Knives
- Eventually I hope to write my own page on sharpening but in the mean time I've collected some links to articles devoted to knife sharpening.
- Shipping Services and Tracking
- Here are the websites of the major small package shippers.
- Stainless Steel Types and Properties
- I use a fair amount of stainless steel in my metal crafts and jewelry and I've gathered some information about stainless here.
- Suzuki GS850 Motorcycle Parts and Information
- On this page I started collecting info I thought might be useful in maintaining my 1980 GS-850. That was some time ago now and I didn't get far. I'm sorry to say the bike has been sitting gathering dust for a few years now.
- How to Make a Foam Cushion
- Measure the space you need to fill with cushions. Draw a pattern if needed. Sew your cushion covers to have the dimensions of the space they need to fill.