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First off let me say that I do not know Chuck Burrows, Paul Long nor do I have any financial interest in their companies or with the production of their DVD's.
Just received my Chuck Burrows DVD in from Texas Knife. It had been backordered since Sept. When Jim offered to refund me the money when I placed the order, I told them to hang on to it and just send me the DVD when it came in.
I wavered on ordering this DVD. I mean, I have all 3 of Paul Long's DVD's and I thought to myself, "What more could I possibly learn by watching another sheath making DVD?" Looking back now, that thought just showed my ignorance toward leather and sheath making!
Once I started watching Chuck's DVD, I was mesmerized! Within minutes, I knew I had made the right decision in ordering the DVD. For a beginner such as myself, it was a great thing to see another Master work his magic and to see a slightly different way of doing things. I watched one of the DVD's one night, and then the other the next night!
Chuck is a delight to listen to. The thing that makes both Chuck's and Paul's DVD's so valuable is not necessarily the main points on making a sheath (which are great btw), it's all the little tips and tactics they drop while working with the leather. I'm sure most of the time they don't realize how beneficial these little details are to beginners.
The carving segment on Chuck's DVD was so great, I'm now gathering up all my scrap leather and will start practicing when I get a few more tools. I never had an interest until I saw this DVD.
I learned so much more watching Chuck's DVD...or should say, I learned different ways of working with leather and making knife sheaths. I can't begin to tell you all the different things I picked up watching this DVD. From using a sponge to just moisten the edges of the leather for edging (I've been using a spray bottle and giving the whole works a soaking) to using Gum Trag as a top coat (I've often wondered what would happen if I did this...now I know!). I also wondered why I needed to "deglaze" the leather. Learned, or relearned, the answer to that as well. I also like how Chuck used a peg awl to punch holes for stitching. (or at least I believe it's called a "peg" awl)
I liked this video so well, I plan on order Chuck's Holster making DVD just for the tips on leather working I know I'll pick up!
If I had to choose between Paul Long's DVD's or Chucks, I simply couldn't do it. Both are top of the line and offer beginners so much valuable, easy-to-follow instructions that you'll watch them over and over for the info you'll pick up.
If you're serious about leather working, you need all these DVD's. They really will flatten the learning curve. The only way I think you could learn more would be to work under a true Master.
Just received my Chuck Burrows DVD in from Texas Knife. It had been backordered since Sept. When Jim offered to refund me the money when I placed the order, I told them to hang on to it and just send me the DVD when it came in.
I wavered on ordering this DVD. I mean, I have all 3 of Paul Long's DVD's and I thought to myself, "What more could I possibly learn by watching another sheath making DVD?" Looking back now, that thought just showed my ignorance toward leather and sheath making!
Once I started watching Chuck's DVD, I was mesmerized! Within minutes, I knew I had made the right decision in ordering the DVD. For a beginner such as myself, it was a great thing to see another Master work his magic and to see a slightly different way of doing things. I watched one of the DVD's one night, and then the other the next night!
Chuck is a delight to listen to. The thing that makes both Chuck's and Paul's DVD's so valuable is not necessarily the main points on making a sheath (which are great btw), it's all the little tips and tactics they drop while working with the leather. I'm sure most of the time they don't realize how beneficial these little details are to beginners.
The carving segment on Chuck's DVD was so great, I'm now gathering up all my scrap leather and will start practicing when I get a few more tools. I never had an interest until I saw this DVD.
I learned so much more watching Chuck's DVD...or should say, I learned different ways of working with leather and making knife sheaths. I can't begin to tell you all the different things I picked up watching this DVD. From using a sponge to just moisten the edges of the leather for edging (I've been using a spray bottle and giving the whole works a soaking) to using Gum Trag as a top coat (I've often wondered what would happen if I did this...now I know!). I also wondered why I needed to "deglaze" the leather. Learned, or relearned, the answer to that as well. I also like how Chuck used a peg awl to punch holes for stitching. (or at least I believe it's called a "peg" awl)
I liked this video so well, I plan on order Chuck's Holster making DVD just for the tips on leather working I know I'll pick up!
If I had to choose between Paul Long's DVD's or Chucks, I simply couldn't do it. Both are top of the line and offer beginners so much valuable, easy-to-follow instructions that you'll watch them over and over for the info you'll pick up.
If you're serious about leather working, you need all these DVD's. They really will flatten the learning curve. The only way I think you could learn more would be to work under a true Master.
