LilRay

OK, I'm gathering my "dream" tool list and my ultimate leather tooling goal is to make instrument straps.(Guitar/Bass etc). To start with, without getting power machinery I'll need a good strap cutter. Trouble is I'm a southpaw. So, I see what's called "plow" and "draw" gauges. I don't really know the differences between them, except for the basic premise that one is pulled and the other is pushed. So Which is easier to use and more consistant for a southpaw? How about decent brands? Any help is appreciated. God Bless, Ray

I just got a Deluxe Kit back in February. I'm thinking the basketweave stamp may have been bent when new. How would I know other than by eye? God Bless, Ray

Maybe the girlie buckle is why Jimmie looks so disinterested. LOL! :D God Bless, Ray

Got ideas on pricing Bo? God Bless, Ray

NIce! Thanks for contributing. God Bless, Ray

Email sent John! Thanks! God Bless, Ray

I'm in need of a stitching pony. What would be involved with refurbishing this one? Sorry, but I'm VERY new to this and know much of nothing. God Bless, Ray

Brother I've grown up with Cerebral Palsy, and I walk on forearm crutches. Just wanna say thanks as I'm unable to serve. But I had an idea. How about unit bracelets? Get some 11/2 belt strips and let everybody carve themselves a bracelet. Just a thought. God Bless, Ray

Thanks! Off to shop. LOL! God Bless, Ray

Thanks Bob. The machine was found in the attic of the house I live in. No harm, no foul, no money lost. God Bless, Ray

I'm a longtime musician, just learning leathercraft. For guitar/bass straps What weight leather is best to use???? And do you commonly back with a second layer of material like suede or leave natural? Anybody ever add neoprene or other cushioning agent? Lotsa questions but I'm a total newbie. God Bless, Ray

Steve, You're right. I was meaning the controller. Sorry, but I know nothing about sewing machines. Thanks fellas! I don't think I'll invest anything into it as it seems for the same money for a controller, I could get a running version on Ebay. Back to learning to hand stitch! :D God Bless, Ray

Where are you located? God Bless, Ray

Found a Singer 648 sewing machine. Don't even know that it works, (doesn't have cable). I can get cable for $14 but before I spend any money, does anybody have any idea if this thing might sew leather for wallets? Can't find any specs so I thought I'd ask here. God Bless, Ray

Tim, For some reason your post didn't show last night. I'll definately look into the DVD, as I'm more visually adept and would probably learn quicker. Thanks for the tip! Thanks Jack! (What part of Texas are you in? I grew up in Dallas.) Can anybody point me to a diamond awl? The only one I see at Springfield is S shaped. Is that the best one???? God Bless, Ray

Looks slanted. Got a diagram for an idiot to build one? God Bless, Ray

I'm gonna be making a few wallets for friends. I don't guess the leather is over 4-5 oz Gotta find a diamond awl then. How does one mark spacing then? God Bless, Ray

Bob, The chisel I'm talking about you see here.http://springfieldleather.com/store/product/8100/Chisel,DiamondHole,1-Prong/ I'm guessing it must be for lace? God Bless, Ray

What all tools do I need to hand stitch? I'm looking at Springfield leather, and they have diamond chisels. Are those for thread or lace? Also I'm guessing a groover. What else? God Bless, Ray

Gonna chime in with another related question. Are 4 prong diamond chisels as effective as awls? What's the most common spacing? God Bless, Ray

Great looking rack! What type of wood did you use? God Bless, Ray

NICE! Bruce is a fantastic artist, and an even better person:notworthy: . God Bless, Ray

No hurry Allen. I've got lots of regular wallet wearing friends to work on in the mean time.:-) If you could bless me with such a template, I'd appreciate it. God Bless, Ray

Thanks Frank! God Bless, Ray