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  1. Matt T
    Looks nice. My only suggestion would be to think about putting a liner of some sort to cover the backside of the leather and the zipper.
  2. Matt T
    I think this is the most impressive thing I've ever seen on this forum. Wow!
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    Shoes№4 04

    Matt T commented on BorisVanJr's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork

    Shoes№4 04
    I'm not a fan of the color scheme, but your craftsmanship is excellent
  4. Matt T
    Most amazing to me is the woman with the long manicured nails doing leather work.
  5. Matt T
    Yes, like a Chicago screw without the threads.
  6. Matt T
    Don't get hung up on having it be a screw then. Just make two pieces that can be glued together, male and female sides?
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    Moore & Giles

    Matt T replied to leatherjo's topic in Suppliers

    Arocco, are you affiliated with them in some way? I received some sample swatches from them and they were really nothing special - I certainly wouldn't be paying those prices
  8. Matt T
    I did a Google search and found the last machine for cheaper. Not sure on shipping though. http://industrialsewingmachineman.com/machines/mach.asp?dir=clothcutmach&brand=Cobra&Model=NP4+Skiving+Machine&ProductType=Cloth+Cutting+Machines
  9. Matt T
    I could imagine that it might help to wrap twice on thick leather in order to get the same look as one wrap on thinner leather; never tried it though.
  10. Matt T
    Why get hung up on whether it is made in America? Go to Alibaba, perhaps? You can buy cheap crap from Asia, or you can buy nice stuff made in Asia. You'd probably be surprised how many of these things are made there; and good quality too.
  11. Matt T
    Yes, it is for the angle. I also find I can have a more consistent look to the stitch line this way.
  12. Matt T
    Sold
  13. Matt T
    Sorry, 105 for Canada. It costs more to ship, and I'd have to fill out a customs form.
  14. Matt T
    I have only used this pricking iron a couple of times. I bought it new, along with 2 and 11 tooth irons, and found that I don't use the 4 for my projects. First 100 bucks gets it with free shipping. I accept paypal.
  15. Matt T
    The prices listed on vergez blanchard are retail prices, and are similar, if not more, than what you can get them for here.. plus the large shipping cost. I have a 4 tooth 10spi that i can let go for 100 with free shipping, if you want. That's 10 bucks cheaper than anywhere else. I used it only a couple of times before deciding to go with the 11 and 2 tooth combo.
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    Chromexcel

    Matt T replied to truenorth's topic in Suppliers

    Yeah, seems that they aren't selling first grade. Not surprising.
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    I'm not sure on the binder, but there is a big list of accessories that bob has to go along with the machines. I would call them up and ask.
  18. Matt T
    I would buy from Bob, because you're not factoring in the ability to get service / support for your machine. Just recently I had a screw break in my bobbin case, and couldn't find a replacement part anywhere. Bob sent it to me for free. Those other machines will end up costing almost the same, have a lot more headaches and no support.
  19. Matt T
    Welcome aboard. I like your designs, and if you will be making bags I suggest a cylinder arm machine. There are ad banners on the top of the page here for companies that sell the machines that most of us use here. I have a cowboy 227r, and it would work great for what you are doing.
  20. Matt T
    Hunio, how do you create the edging line around the corners? I always have issues with that; what tool do you use? Thanks
  21. Matt T
    Well, I've seen this on some Horween leather, and some veg tan from a famous French tannery before, so I'm not sure. I've heard it was a sign of bad quality, but maybe for chrome, and not on veg tan?
  22. Matt T
    It's a french made Vergez Blanchard; they are expensive. I have a 10 SPI 4 tooth iron that I haven't used. I haven't been in a rush to post it on ebay or anything, but if you want it I will let it go for 100 and free shipping.
  23. Matt T
    You either need to remove the liner first and reattach after, sew through the liner, or repair from the outside with some advanced needle work.
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    Chromexcel

    Matt T replied to truenorth's topic in Suppliers

    Honestly, I don't think they really care about being a retailer; they probably get a lot of inquiries asking for leather, and they set this up to shut us up. Most of us are only ordering one or two sides at a time, and they may consider it a distraction from their core business. They also might not realize the potential sales bump of having a better website with online ordering, especially if one of the new small time customers hits it big with a product made from their leather. Or maybe they are operating at close to capacity and don't want to grow right now. Who knows.
  25. Matt T
    Something for yourself? Something to sell? To give to a friend? First things that come to mind are a wallet or phone holder
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