Bobby hdflame

You guys ROCK! I read this late last night while on duty at the fire station and just had to call Cobra Steve this morning to check on my machine. Didn't realize it but I called his cell and he was at home. I thought I was calling the shop number. Good news all around! His shipment of new machines have come in and mine should go out next Mon-Wed depending on when he finishes setting it up. Next good news is he said the fix works great and mine will be one of the first to have the new servo upgrade. I think I may have awaken him this morning so I didn't ask a lot of details but I told him I would take some video and post it when I get it. I've already got orders for belts and some other work as soon as I get it! Can't wait. Now, I just have to get me a shop built so I have more room to work! That's my next project. Man, I'm already getting GOOD service from The Leather Machine Co. and I haven't even got my new machine yet! How's that for service?

Why don't you try this place? http://www.texascustomdies.com/index.php There's others on the forum that have used them. That's where I got their name.

OK, that would explain it. I couldn't figure out a connection.

Thanks James. I get most of my thread from The Thread Exchange. Quick shipping since they're so close to me. I can't wait to get the new machine. I'm trying to get a thread and leather order together now!

That's a very nice seat! The color looks good too. Just wondering, I know the Koi has become a popular design for motorcycle seats. Can anyone tell me what connection the Koi has to motorcycling? Is it just a design that has become popular because of the flowing lines or is there some other reason I'm unaware of? Thanks for helping me with my curiosity!

Nice looking seat! What is the significance of the design? I've got a Cobra Class 4 machine on the way. What size thread did you use on the seat? Did you glue it down before sewing?

SOB holsters should only be worn by people with spines made of a harder material than the gun they are carrying is made of...when/if you fall, and you land in the worst possible spot as dictated MR. Murphy, t wil be the same as if you were hit in the spine by a block of steel...not very comfortable in the best of scenarios... Good point! Maybe that's why they're called "SOB's"!

Thanks to everyone for all the answers and help! I'll call Springfield and get some leather on order today. I want it to be in, when the new machine arrives. Just curious about the benefits and differences between the pancake and the avenger. With the pancake style, I'm thinking that with the belt loop slots, that it can only be worn outside but with proper clips it can be worn IWB?? I'm guessing that the pancake holds it tighter to your side to make it easier to conceal than the avenger style when wearing OWB? Am I correct on my assumptions? I have never worn IWB, but I don't think I would like it on my side.....maybe in the small of my back? Thanks again to everyone's help! This site has taught me a lot! I'm ready to start punching some holes in leather! CountryTrash, nice looking belt! Does that go with your cowboy rig? I have three videos from John Bianchi on western holsters. I'm planning on making my Dad one for Christmas. Triage1998, I like your holsters. I'm going to tackle something like that for me, before the western rig. Someone mentioned that the needles lasted a log time. I was watching one of the videos from John Bianchi yesterday and he said to change needles after every ten hours, I think. Don't remember for sure, but he said that you're going through such thick leather that it stresses the needles and if you break one it could damage your machine. I don't think I've ever broke more than one or two on my upholstery machine. I normally use #138 with a #22 needle. Usually it gets dull or gets a little nick on the tip from hitting a staple and I change it. I buy 100 packs of needles so it really doesn't bother me changing one occasionally. I know the needles for the Cobra are more expensive, but after I decide which thread I like the most, I'll buy a 100 pack of needles. This is some of the leather I'm sewing now. Some of it is veg tanned and some of it is Latigo leather. Most of it is 9-10 oz. It's about all my upholstery machine wants! These pictures show some thinner leather that I use in places where it doesn't have to be real thick. I'll be using the new Cobra for sewing on the leather when I get it. All of the leather I'm using now is just for reinforcement. Can't wait to make some holsters, belts, and sheaths. I know there's different kinds of points on leather needles. Does anyone have a preference?

OK, I'm expecting a new Cobra Class 4 in about 3 weeks. I'm going to purchase some Herman Oak from Springfield to use for my first holster. Please help me with a few questions. Which cut of leather and what weight should I get? A double shoulder or a complete side? Which of these pieces would ya'll recommend? http://springfieldleather.com/category/17/235/Tooling-Leathers/ and what oz.? I want a big piece of leather because I'll be making a couple of cowboy rigs too. What about horse butts? I've read that's good for holsters and belts but I only see small pieces from Springfield. What size thread for holsters? #277 or #346? I'll also be stitching a matching belt to use with it. I have a XD .40 Sub Compact and want an outside waistband, higher ride for better concealment. What holster design would you guys recommend? I hope I haven't asked too much at one time. Thanks in advance for the help!

Yeah, I've bought from other places and they run about the same price depending on which grade of magnet you get, and how much shipping is. The two magnets I'm using right now are both 1"X1" One is 1/8" thick and one is 1/4" thick. Unbelievable how strong they are for their size. I use them for tonneau covers and sidecar doors that I make for Ural motorcycles. http://www.sovietste...b31a8597cea3fd2 http://www.sovietsteeds.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=23443&sid=d8ea08b0de78cae09b31a8597cea3fd2 You can see on the backside where I sew them in place here. Hey Ed! I'm loving my mauls! Haven't done any leather stamping yet, but have a project coming up. I have been using the 22 oz maul though. I'll post some pictures when I do some stamping.

The shading looks really good. I'm sure that you have your reasons, but I'm going to make one suggestion. This is just my personal preference, but I think the Mexican Round Basket lacing around the edge would really set it off. To me, I think it just adds a much more finished and expensive look to the finished seat. And maybe keeping time invested and cost down is why you didn't use it, that's just my favorite edge lacing. Don't get me wrong, it looks good now, I just think that would add even more to it. I'm sure others will say that a minimal look is better.

Cool, Thanks! I have one of those little $15 airbrushes from Harbor Freight to spray dyes and paint on leather. Works pretty good for the money.

I guess that was dye and not paint?

Nice job! Did you use acrylic colors thinned with water?

Joel, If you just want good strong magnets I buy them for my motorcycle gear I make. I get them from here. https://www.magnet4less.com/index.php?cPath=1 They are STRONG! You buy them by size and the weight they hold.

Eric, Thanks for the info. I'll check with Weaver.

Eric, I watched your video again and can't believe how quiet such a BIG machine is. I'm really looking forward to getting my Cobra. It's quieter than my Highlead! Just curious, what size thread are you using on the holster and what colors have you been able to find in the bigger thread sizes? I currently use mostly #138 and a little bit of #92. #207 is the biggest size my current machine can use but it doesn't sew real good with it, although I was told to try 207 on top and 138 in the bobbin. How many bobbins did you get with your Cobra?

Hey Steve! I was going to forward this thread to you, but looks like you've already read it. I'm really looking forward to getting my new Cobra Class 4! Do you have anything that you're doing to the new machines when you set them up or is this mod something I'll have to do when I get it? If the factory comes up with a fix, will it be something that will be shipped out to existing customers to install? I'm going to look at doing the same thing with my Highlead. The servo on my Highlead has a know for speed adjustment and is not a digital read out. I'm wondering if it has the same kind of speed control on it? I didn't find this post till late last night, and I'm at the fire station today, so it'll be tomorrow before I can check my motor. I think it's a SewQuiet 4000, but not sure.

I have a Cobra on order from Cobra Steve. It's supposed to ship in about 3 weeks. In the video that you shot above, what speed range were you sewing in? Something like 1-4 maybe? I haven't looked at the other links that are shared in this thread, but after looking at them, I'm going to email them to Steve at Leather Machine Company. I can't imagine from what I've heard about him that he wouldn't make this mod to machines that he sells. I also have a Highlead GC0618-1sc with a servo. Even though it sews good, I'm thinking this will help it too. Guess I'll find out after reading more about it. Thanks for the info! c

Thanks for the link! Just what I was looking for!

I was just looking at your pictures and noticed a little rasp with a yellow handle. Could you tell me where you got it? http://imageshack.us...photo0136u.jpg/ Thanks. BTW, I like the finished pics of the shovel seat.

Chris, They all look great! But, since I'm a Navy vet, I really like the pin-up on the anchor! How did you do the coloring on that? I can't enlarge enough to see a lot of fine detail but it looks amazing! Paints, dyes? Airbrush?

Actually, it's permitted more than you might think. There's only a few states that don't allow open carry, which is what that would be considered. http://opencarry.org/maps.html And this is the concealed carry states interactive map. If you hold a concealed carry permit, click on your home state and it will show you which states have reciprocity with your state. http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html

OK, Sorry I misunderstood you. From the first post I read, I thought this was your first wing and maybe first bike. My bad!