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check with LW member @shoepatcher - he has a lot of odds and ends and is collecting and refurbishing patcher machines of all kind. Link him to this page, maybe he know more than I.

@AlZilla Thanks, AlZilla — really appreciate the warm welcome! Yes, that’s correct — we’re working with a micro-fulfilment partner in the U.S. who helps us consolidate shipments from Kenya and distribute them locally. That setup lets us offer free domestic shipping (and a small bag of medium-roast Kenyan coffee ☕) to U.S. customers who place pre-orders before November 30th. All orders are tracked and protected through PayPal Buyer Protection. Thanks again for checking out the site and for the kind words! John

If you lived a lot closer . . . I'd say load up the pickup with the knife and come on up . . . would be fun to make a sheath for that beauty May God bless, Dwight

I thought I was the only one that obsessed over such things. Lol This is slick!

What country do you come from? College Sewing and Trojan Sewing in the UK have tapered bore pulleys. I cannot reach the College Sewing website atm seems it is down for maintenance or so https://www.trojansewing.co.uk/?s=tapered&post_type=product&type_aws=true

Robert asked the televangelist to pray for his hearing. After 3 minutes of violent shaking and trying to push him over backwards, the preacher asked, "How's your hearing now?" "I don't know," Robert replied. "It doesn't take place until Thursday at the courthouse!" As someone who's seriously hearing impaired, a Christian, and has had numerous preachers pray for me, I find this seriously funny. I believe Jesus heals, but he did it without the shaking, yelling and pushing people over backwards!

LOL! Who would have thought they'd actually WANT the spuds?? Oh. Wait. You live in Ireland...

Very nicely done . I just use an oblong punch and a BFH: 'big f**ing hammer' HS

Thank you, the frame came from Walmart or Hobby Lobby. I would suggest having a little figure carving experience. Different stamps are used than in floral, mainly the bevelers designed completely different. My Bear and Son's Bowie knife came today, it needs a fitting sheat for it. The knife is made in Jacksonville, Alabama. My home state.

Would you have any idea where I might get a shuttle for it? I have purchased a singer 29K shuttle but it is too big. Thanks

Thank you so much

Where did you source the small pulley?

I bought a Chinese servo motor for my 111w155. It came with a 75mm pulley. I need a 45mm. This issue is the bore on the pulley is tapered. It’s 9mm at the nut side of the pulley and gets larger towards the motor. I can’t find a source for this pulley. Any help?

It's funny stuff, my first cuts were using a carbide bit and it actually caused the bit to chip! I reverted to a sharp high-speed steel bit and that went fine until it galled, left a surface with little raised bits on it. I then took very light cuts to smooth it out , used a fine file and sandpaper and finished off on a buffer. Brass is much better to work with on the lathe, I don't think I'll be doing much more with copper. It was an interesting experiment, however, and at least copper doesn't give off those nasty zinc fumes when it's melting. Having said that, kgg got me thinking - a hammer-head profile like a cobbler's hammer might be nice, copper has the weight for it.

thanks for the help

This is amazing! Great job on every detail! did you make that frame? Do you think a novice could copy your design?

We're always our own worst critics. Welcome back to the obsession. Your work looks great.

heck yeah thats cool. did you try using just a file at slow speed? I do brass but havent tried copper.

Welcome again and good luck with this venture. I looked at the website and I'm wondering if it's correct that shipping is free? I threw a couple things in the cart and it says Free Shipping, unless I just didn't go far enough.

Very nice, especially your stitching.

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@OdinUK Hi Paul, Apologies for the late reply — I’ve been busy with the website. Thanks for the compliment! Sounds like you're off to a great start with your propane furnace and aluminum scrap. It's a great material for practicing sand-casting. Take your time with the molds, and best of luck with your practice! Looking forward to hearing how it goes. — John Bob’s Brassware

@Darren8306 Hey Darren, Apologies for the late reply — I didn’t see your message sooner! I’ve been busy building the website for Bob’s Brassware, but I’m back now. Thanks for the suggestion about the lost wax and lost PLA methods — it’s something I’ve been looking into. 3D printing for casting blanks is a really cool idea, and definitely something I’d like to experiment with down the road. Right now, I’m focused on perfecting the sand-casting process, but I’ll keep you updated as I try new techniques. Appreciate the insight! — John Bob’s Brassware

Hello Leatherworkers, Some of you might remember me from Origibelts, where I used to make handmade leather belts. As I looked to expand my product offerings, I realized Origibelts was too limiting — I wanted to create more than just belts. So, I began hand-casting my own brass buckles and fittings. What started as a way to meet my own needs quickly grew into Bob’s Brassware — a line of hand-cast, solid brass hardware made in small batches here in Nairobi, Kenya. Each piece is poured, finished, and polished locally using traditional sand-casting methods — designed for makers like you who appreciate quality and craftsmanship. To celebrate our launch, all pre-orders will come with a small gift of Kenyan coffee — roasted locally as a way to share a taste of the country where your hardware is made. ☕🌍 You can check out the full range at bobsbrassware.com. If you have any thoughts, suggestions, or hardware requests, I’d love to hear from you! Thank you for taking the time to read — I’m looking forward to connecting with you all. — John Bob’s Brassware

The frame completes it.