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That turned out great!

What company formerly and what company newly, if it's not impertinent to ask? I have a dabbling curiosity (and far less than sufficient money to scratch the itch) in fedoras and bought an Akubra offering a while back. Best value for the money I could find via internet research.

Thank you very much for the reply. If we have any projects related to this in the future, we will definitely consider it. Embroidering on leather was quite challenging—the needle broke multiple times. And yes, the embroidery was done directly on the leather.

And here is my favorite machine. I try to make more heavier projects because I can do them with my outlaw.

Here is the other electric machine that I have. Im guessing the answer is the same for this one as I think it's triple feed which is what makes it not a fit for a roller foot but I'll ask just in case.

Thanks Tommy. Never even thought about that.

Yes to books. Be careful of the Youtube vids. Some are experts with valuable skills to share and well-presented lessons, others not so much. Amazon tool kits made of chinesium? Some of those tools work out ok, some don't. You will end up with a box full of tools that ain't worth the postage and/or unnecessary to your chosen path in the craft. A mere few that serve well enough. Better to buy what you need when you need it, and be willing to spend for better quality tools that you know you want and need. So many paths to take down the leather trail! Tooling, carving, plain. and artsy. Saddles, chaps, tack and harness. Clothing shoes, boots, purses and bags. Belts, wallets, holsters, sheaths. Furniture, wall art. Braiding and whips. 'Adult' items and kink. Choose somethin simple to start with. A belt, a wallet, something like that. I suspect that most of us started with a kit from Tandy or a craft store. Start with the most basic tools. You need a cutting surface like a plastic cutting board. A very sharp knife, a Stanley utility knife works very well and an awl. stiitching or lacing needles if needed, PVA glue or contact adhesive as needed. Build a couple simple projects first, then move on to the more complicated stamping and carving. Buy tools as needed.

Looks like a good book, I've added it to my collection.

What are you actually going to use it for? If hammering rivets etc on it then aluminium will be too soft and will mark easily, steel plate will have to be pretty thick to avoid bounce when hammering. That's why anvils are so good (even little ones), they have mass to resist bounce.

Well, that's......different. Excellent workmanship.

Awesome!

I second Wiz' suggestion to turn the handwheel by hand for infestigation. If you can't isolate the cause, remove the timing belt. Then you can move the hand wheel (and arm shaft and needle bar) independently of the hook shaft. Also check if there is anything else contacting the face of those bevel/timing gears. On my Jianglong 341, the first time I moved the hook saddle to the left (to adjust hook to needle distance) left me with the bevel gears to rubbing on the feed dog eccentric. Once I also moved the feed dog eccentric to the left a bit, it was happy again.

Thanks. The loop would be simpler.

lol you're right about the sneakers. I have made and worn the huarachas, made them from old tires, they are nice to walk in, I know, and my kids were kids in them, doing whatever. Maybe a viable niche for you if there are no running shoe makers in Canada, after all, you like running.

The sandals are the ones used my Mr. H, for his trailrunning. The Tandy offering looks to me like a product from China, which doesn't really count. (in my crazy counting mind)

Nice work!

Hahaa, you are welcome sir :), LARP world is pretty good way to rest.

Damn man, I’m gonna get into LARP now so I can make sweet armor.

here ya go i've made these. probably not for winter use lol no anti frost toe guards https://www.earthrunners.com/pages/tarahumara-huarache-sandals-ultimate-minimalist-footwear or these can be Canadian-made lol.https://tandyleather.com/products/sneaker-starter-pack

About 2 weeks ago I start crafting leather armor for my self. Body piece is done now. For me this lace braiding was new thing to learn. Everything else is regular leather tooling. Here are youtube video as well, please like, it helps bit my channel

Well along with the 2 layers of 6/7 oz (my personal favorite option) and the patch idea, id also suggest possibly making a loop style cowboy rig. You could attach the button to the loop and not have to line the holster if thats an issue. I know it alters the design but its another option.

I have a cb341 and struggle with curves also. But started practicing with cardboard and just the needle no thread. Basically I would draw circles and weird shapes on the cardboard an then follow the lines as best as I could. Did that for weeks. I still suck but definitely getting better with practice l.

I believe Wiz answered my question and thank you for that. But I will try to upload some pics of my set up and also the first machine I bought which is sitting idle since I bought the clone. It’s a 1541S clone according to the paperwork I was provided. I also have a Cowboy outlaw that I use for heavier and multi layer projects.

I used to wear a cowboy hat for running, when I was training for ultras. So many hours under the sun, and I really began to appreciate how suitable that hat is for protection. Can see everything but the sky, and mainly keeps the rain off. Comfy to wear for hours, and you can fill it with ice if it's really warm out.

I have used sealhide spats to improve 'normal' shoes for use indeep snow. Still had to get shoes from China...