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The scale will be any metal beyond the blade forming the basis of a grip. Contact glue the 3-4mm leather on to this, either side. Skive and shape the leather to make a firm grip. Tuck one end of the thonging betwixt the leather and the scale. turn it right angle to wrap the grip. Apply weatherproof PVA to the leather on the grip as you wind the thong around tightly. The PVA will give you a little working time and pull apart if the thong is not tight and needs to be done again. If you want, coat with thinned w/p PVA after its finished. If you don't have or cannot get weatherproof PVA you can make it by adding 'Mop N' Glo' (or similar) to ordinary PVA. About 10%. But it also thins it

As far as I can tell the knife is one piece with no scales, just the bare metal handle part wrapped with paracord. If I understand you, I should use the 3-4mm leather pieces as scales then wrap with lace, then apply the PVA glue over the wrap. Thanks for replying

For many of us, this was the first leather instruction book we saw. Note the title. When you open it, it’s about “leatherwork”. What do you call it, and why?

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Would you kindly inquire with Amann about your results, if you have a contact? Curious if they may have a response on this, whether it be normal or unnormal. Thank you for providing these results!

That machine looks very similar to the Consew P-1206RB. It could be the forerunner of the 1206. Maybe the specs on the page will apply to your machine.

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Thanks, I was very offended.......... I like to think it helps keep my mind somewhat functional by doing things the hard way.

I would tuck the start of the lace under the leather covering the scales, turn at right angle and start wrapping, using weatherproof PVA glue to hold. At the end, tuck the loose end under the lacing wrap, sticking with the w/p PVA, come up about 4 turns of the wrap. Takes a bit of dexterity to do it. I've done sword grips this way.

I moved your post to Saddle Identification, Restoration & Repair

kangaroo lace wrap it just like paracord.

How would you secure the lace? This is something I've thought about trying.

A new to me Pfaff double needle 346-H2. Won't pick up the bobbin thread. Ya, I've tried moving the rotary hook closer to the needle scarf. Used the needle bar clamp and gauge. (1.8mm). finally called in a repair guy from the local sewing machine shop that serviced industrial machines. No joy, couldn't "fix" it. There has got to be something I'm missing here. The repairer say the hooks are probably worn out? No, it has never sewn for me. Just now starting to get it recommissioned after picking it up a couple years ago. . SOOOO... what am I missing? OR, anyone know of a replacement part for these rotary hooks? I can't find any info on interchangeable parts/modern made. Are any Pfaff single needle machine parts interchangeable?

I would pack the grip with some veg tan leather, about 3-4mm, shaped and beveled, then wrap it all in leather thonging/lace, from hilt to guard

Through my searching I found a small saddle maker in VA that went by that name but the trail went cold after 2011. It may or may not be the maker, he could have retired.

I often sew different types of leather together and and sometimes of different thicknesses as well. I would never start sewing a project without first sewing a piece of scrap and adjusting tension (if necessary to ensure the "knot" is as central as I can get it.

Many years ago I picked up this consew 2206RB industrial walking foot sewing Machine. I can’t find much info about it. when I google that model number all it pulls up is a modern consew machine. Can anyone tell me about this machine? It’s made in Japan

I go "Activity" "All Activity" both phone and laptop. For me it shows read and unread.

I don't have all the forums and subforums set to show on the sidebar. If you click your name and go to your profile, you should be able to see all your posts.

An AndyTube video got me started measuring bobbin tension on domestics. One less variable. Most people don't bother.

One thing I notice on my phone is that after I click on a post in the New Posts section and I go back to the New Post menu the link is gone. This doesn't happen on the website.

An aquaintance has a tanto style knife that has a paracord wrapped handle that he would like to be replaced with leather. The knife is flat -ish the entire length with the crossguard and heel (back portion) being wider preventing the use of stacked leather washers. The knife is used often so the leather would need to be durable, not just decorative. I ‘ve never done anything like this and would not know where to start. Any ideas?

I scrolled back through your posts to last February and don't see anything hidden from view. I'm pretty sure if there was a problem requiring your posts to be removed, somebody would give you a heads up. BossLady runs a pretty amiable establishment here. Not to say a software kerfuffle couldn't cause a problem, but not likely.

I'm curious do you find it useful to measure the top thread tension as well?

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