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That's what I call ' flying blind ' . For example: A customer asks me to make a leatherman type case, so I make a tracing , size, width etc of the item, and make template from the dimensions given *. I also get as much detail from the customer as possble. Same goes for sheaths etc. It's best to have the knife, leatherman , or item to make a custom leather case etc. *over the years, I now have quite a collection of templates for various applications. HS

Beautiful craftsmanship! Well done! Really like the addition of the conchos.

@nstarleather I just put up a wanted - do you have any 8-9 oz black veg tan - long enough for some belts I need to do ? Looking for affordable price.

Very pretty! I Iike the colors and the craftsmanship is first rate.

Hi all. I have an order for some black belts. 3 or 4 total. I need to buy some black, struck through, firm veg tan. 8-9 oz. Average length belts (48-50 minimum). Looking for a double shoulder or partial side. No embossed "hair hole" finish or protective coat. Been having trouble getting something at a good price from all the usual places (springfield, maverick, etc). Budget 65 total plus shipping about - b or c grade hides totally fine. Any body have something we can discuss? Thanks all. Black Latigo ok too. Same weight size etc.

That is one of the nicest for sure my friend!! It is excellent IMO, matches the revolver perfectly.

Maybe make pancakes for folders. a few sizes will fit most knives and dont need to be formed. Straight blade knife sheaths can also be made by making them for certain blade lengths and shapes. Knives usually have 3" 4" 6" blade length and certain blade shapes clip point and drop point come to mind and are most common. you can make a sheath easilly for any knife if you have the length, shape and thickness of the blade. Don't fret the handles they are all within certain parameters that have to fit the average human hand so most are very close in diameter and length. A decent picture is all you need and the blade measurments.

Hi All, if I use resolene over antique paste, can I use Aussie leather conditioner on the leather after the resolene has dried? thanks

With a small stack of southern yellow pine (preferably 2 x 8's) . . . a band saw . . . or good table saw . . . and a good bench sander . . . you can make a wooden copy of darn near any knife produced. You then make the sheath for the knife. Some good lessons at a local trade school or hobby shop on model making should be enough to get you started right well. I do it both for knives and guns . . . never had a problem May God bless, Dwight

I don't know if anyone is still active here but I just acquired a 55 and looking for a threading guide or manual. Thanks

It is best to have the knife. Or a well replicated model of the knife to make a well fitted sheath.

Hello, I am figuring out some if the logistics of starting a small business. My plan as of now is to sell discounted leather sheathes because I am a novice. My only concern is making a sheath pattern without having the actual knife on hand. What would you do then? Would I have to have the customer ship out their knife to get a proper sheath made? Thanks a lot for all of your input!

Thanks guys. It went faster than I usually get them done but I had fun with it. I got the holster done before I even sighted the pistol in.

That’s nice, love it!

Outstanding work!

Wow, a lot of work went into that! Nice job.

Looks like it's back to the drawing board for me, I think I made my design a bit too complicated.

P03 is probably needle-down position (mean how far the handwheel turns from needle-up position to needle-down position) P10 is supposedly for breaking in the machine. I forget where I read that. This Stitchman Servo: The missing manual may give you ideas about some of the others.

It will certainly out last me! If used as intended (or possibly even abused!) I can't see any fail points on it, an unusually well made bit of Chinese gear.

Hi folks, I’m closing out my leather handbag studio and offering two professional-grade machines in a clean, bundled sale. Ideal for a maker looking to upgrade or expand their setup: 🪡 TechSew 2700 Industrial Sewing Machine Cylinder-arm model with removable flatbed extension. Great for leather, canvas, and bag construction. Mounted on the original table with motor and controls. Lightly used and stored indoors. 🌀 Cobra NP-4 Leather Skiving Machine Reliable edge-thinning skiver, also mounted on its original industrial table. Great for prepping strap ends and clean finishes. 🎁 Bonus supplies included: – Heavy-duty thread cones – Zippers – Pleather scraps – Various accessory pieces 🛠 Machines were in good working order before storage. They have not been serviced recently, so I’m selling them as-is. 💰 Asking $2,300 OBO for the full bundle. 📍 Located in Lancaster County, PA – local pickup only. Open to buyer-arranged freight, but I will not pack, pallet, or ship. Photos will be added this weekend, but feel free to message me with questions or for early interest. Thanks for reading, Nicole

Nice!!

That (simple) stamping with the white stitching really pops out at you!

This one was kinda fun to build. Ruger new super blackhawk

I got a pig in a poke used servo motor with a parameter sheet that doesn't quite match up. I went through and made the best sheet I could based on playing with the knobs. P2 and P4 are the same. The printed sheet had far fewer entrys than the control box gives me. P10 to 012 seem to be for automatic sewing of some kind. It'll run and stop the the number of seconds specified by 11 and 12, repeatedly until you cut the power. Turn the switch on, it cycles until you turn it back off. No idea of the brand. If anybody knows or cares to speculate about the mystery parameters, I'm all ears. I have enough to make it work.

Awesome! Thank you so much for the help!