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Thanks Tom - I MIT have that book.. A going to take a look. How would you create the angles? Attempt to screw it together? Thanks Matt

Can any of you leather pros give me an idea of what might be used to create the frame and ridged ness of this suite case - http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Suitcase?sc=8&category=1289 How is somewhat " light"? What is sandwiched between the pigskin and leather? Where can I buy supplies to recreate etc? Any helps is appreciated Thanks Matt

hopefully these are better rez

I have a Cowboy Model 5 from Neel's Sadderly that is 2.5 years old. The machine has been barley used - I made an woodworkers apron and a log carrier for the fire place as its 2 big projects. I also made a couple of small sheath's. I talked to Ryan Neel and he advised me that a fair asking price would be $850.00 OBO plus shipping. I live in Maryland so if pickup is possible it would save a few bucks. I am probably going to put this on eBay also so might pull this listing.... If interested please shoot me an email or give me a call and I can tell you more. Thanks Matt 443-336-0275 matthewdclarke@yahoo.com

I am hoping that I can get some advice on sewing. I am a newbie to leather and sewing for that matter and am having problems with the feed dogs/walking foot leaving marks on the back of the leather. I have tried to reduce tension and even physically filed down the feed dogs but am still having problems. I have attached 3 pics that can hopefully give reference of the problem. I am having the biggest issue with Horweens Chromexel. I love the leather, but the track marks ruin the project. Any sage wisdom is appreciated. Thanks Matt

Please take a look at saddleback leather.com - I have bought a bag from them and love the leather - does anyone know where this leather comes from?

I have bought several hides because i liked them but i am not sure when i will begin using them - Is there anything special to storing them for a while - I am quite new to this, I work in my basement, have a dehumidifier running and they are rolled on a shelf - anything special that I need to do - or will they sit there indefinably and be good to go when I want to begin work? Thanks Matt

Hey thanks - are you talking abou the moose sides?

I have been searching for a 5-6 ounce fully struck leather - chestnut / burgundy / a dark brown with reddish tint - I thought that this would be pretty easy, but is turning out not to be at all. I can find the colors fully struck but they are 9-10 oz or more - or the opposite, right colors, but 3 oz. Want it to be chrome tanned 5-6 oz dyed all the way through, not oily maybe lightly waxy- ANY suggestions???? – I think that I have talked to all of the main places – water house – hide and leather house – Tandy etc – still no luck Thanks Matt