KT-
I'm familar with both your leather bending skill and your fine traditional nature so I just wanted to bring this small point to light-
Obviously... Sandy IS a master at his craft. One who has shared his skill and knowledge freely with Dave who in turn has become a master at his craft and keeping with tradition shares freely with me, the pup.
A master I am NOT, but will someday be. In thanks only to Dave and again to Sandy. Such is life-
And this brings us to you.....
YOU need a student buddy ! Typically the student will seek out the master but perhaps in this case you should seek out a student.
I'm just sayin... Skills like yours should be passed along.
Think about it, Josh