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simple and does the job, whats not to like?

It depends on what the backing is. X, J, and Y belts all have different backing and their resistance to abrasion even from leather - you might end up with a 48 inch whip slapping you when half the belts strips off and lets go. Been there from the abrasive side. I tried to make my own leather belts, variable tracking and even with good skives - got the "bump" on some. My pals at Red Label Abrasives make a 2x48 leather belt. I have had no problems with the tracking on their leather belts. Here is their link - https://www.redlabelabrasives.com/products/2-x-48-inch-leather-honing-stropping-belt?srsltid=AfmBOoos-c_rllMfxZQM7LMYYmUfVkzVp6k9ViIUrL8olz0wv456cNM1 I swear between different grit diamond paste belts and polishing compound belts I have about as many dedicated leather belts as I do abrasive belts. Life was simpler when I didn't watch as many knifemakers and edge gurus on YouTube. LOL

Decided to replace some posterboard patterns with kydex for longevity, but ran out. So instead of making a separate pattern for thumbreak versions, created a swing away piece that patterns the thumbreak. When swung back it doesn’t affect the pattern. But when you need the thumbreak, just line up the arrows. It pivots on a Chicago screw. This way save patterns and I won’t loose the piece.

I’ve had an old Tandy awl that I’ve never used as an awl, but it works great as a boning tool for wet molding holsters. Removed the awl blade and epoxied/screwed in a cut down piece of .45 Long Colt brass. Works great, even the rim of the casing adds detail. This edger lost its brass ferrule and the blade was loose. Used a piece of cut down .45 ACP brass and epoxied it in as a replacement. It’s solid now.

sorry I was wrong, I misinterpreted the picture (have you updated it?), forget piping feet.

Christmas trees & stockings to hang on a tree or somewhere. Personalized with peoples initials on the other side I made a bunch of these a couple of years ago. Maybe about 20 The year before I made Christmas trees. About 4 to 6 inches tall. Again, made about 20 I don't seem to have photos of the trees, or I can't find them On a couple of the stockings I left the top unsewn and put some sweets (candy) in I used red & green chrome tan (and scraps of faux fleece) but brown or other colours will work just as well HTH

I use a special inline foot set on my Cowboy cb4500. The width is about 1/4 inch, or a little less. The presser foot sits behind the alternating inside foot and sews inline on narrow flanges. If your machine is a 441 or clone, you can get these feet from Toledo Industrial Sewing Machines, who are advertisers here.

Maybe you could fashion a leather belt for it if the inside of an abrasive belt doesn't work. Just make a long strip of 3-4 oz leather and glue it to an old abrasive belt.

Thanks for the responses. I have not had any experience with the different feet, so I appreciate these recommendations.

@Tastech I was having a hard time finding a close up picture of a guard, this is really helpful. I think this will be enough to have someone make me something similar. I can't buy from australia so I'm gonna check the uk source. thank you!

I wonder if a zipper foot might work.

Just be careful if you use tape and it gets on the bluing or gun finish… some adhesives will strip bluing, or cause rust quickly. I buy EVA foam that they use for COSPLAY armor and stuff… for pistols, I use the foam “dowels” and cut a V-shaped channel, then use Saran Wrap and wrap the entire gun to prevent the dowel from shifting and to keep moisture away from the gun while I’m forming since I don’t have a bunch of blue guns.

I failed at making one of those months back. I think I used a too-heavy veg tan scrap. I think I'll try again with the chrome tan stuff. Thanks!

I don't understand the witness marks... It looks like regular marks from cutting, but I can't imagine what gets cut like that, over and over. Cool tool mod, by the way.

this works for me: https://heprecision.com/shop/ols/products/narrow-presser-foot-set-stainless-tight-radius

Sorry I didn't see this earlier! I like how you overlaid the cross with flowers. That's a cool design.

That looks great, my friend. I like doing bible covers as well as vow books. They become really personal and cherished by thier owners.

Thank you - I will look for piping feet

that is a great idea!

that is neat!!

I haven't used a lot of Chrome Tan either. With Christmas coming up, though, you could make some giveaway stuff. Some ideas may be key chains, earrings, found these on the net they would be cool I used 3d leather animals for a search. Oh, and maybe some basic, easy card holders for credit cards.

that is a nice-looking grinder for sure, they also work well for making new tools and sharpening if you can slow them down enough. I use a regular old 4" belt grinder for leather and sharpening and i have a 2x48 for tool work. I have been thinking for a year or two that a cloth belt would be awesome for burnishing, and how I would sew one up that would travel straight, then I might of just had an epiphany. Turning an old belt inside out!!! I'll be finding out how well that works pretty darn soon lol, but it's 4 am and i aint had me bean soup/coffee. lol

Unfortunately the controller appears to be a custom job, you can't just replace it with any old sewing machine controller without modifying it. I've bought several items from Vevor over the years and only ever had issues with one - a spot welder for assembling Li-Ion batteries. It kept tripping the circuit breaker when switched on! It turned out to be a poorly designed main transformer so I replaced it with a re-wound microwave transformer that I built. Then it worked as it should with no problems. This issue, by the way, isn't confined to just Vevor, other brands used the same machines with the same results.

Vevor can be hit or miss depending on the product category, but this grinder is one of their better-reviewed tools, and the use of sewing machine components is genius — reliable, and readily available if you ever need parts.

Yep, for anyone who does full-time leatherwork a 2x72 (or 2x48) grinder is the only way to go if you want a grinder. For me this has the advantage that I can easily move it wherever I want so I can keep all the fine dust outside, something I can't do with my other belt grinders. I also have a small wheel attachment for the 2x48 and I intend modifying it so I can fit it to the little one, it should be great for getting into tight corners. Bruce, this one is a bit dearer than the others but it's far more versatile. The quality of mine is excellent, once I had it assembled it worked with no issues. I've mounted it to a slightly larger wooden base so I can clamp it down wherever I want, now I'm trying to figure out how to fit larger, stronger tool supports. Thanks for the belt info, problem is we can't always get the same stuff you can but I'm looking to see what's around.