Matchlock

You have a unique eye when it comes to stamps and their use. You "see" what many others don't see and that is one of the things that make a great leather crafter. These designs are quite beautiful and make the entire job very unique. Well done, and thank you for showing them. Bud r de

I haven't a clue how to edit this ad so I'll do it this way. LAST CHANCE OFFER BEFORE I REMOVE IT AFTER THE WEEKEND. With regard to the above offer. FINAL: EVERYTHING IN THE ABOVE OFFER....... $90. PLUS MAILING.

Hello Everyone; Well, it's been a while since I posted here but here I am again for a minute or two. As some of you already know, I've had to give up my lifelong hobby as a leather crafter due to some not so kind words from my doctors. I can no longer use my hands well enough to work the leather and I'm confined to a wheelchair most of the time now anyway. Which of course brings me to the subject matter. I have for sale a large lot of Leather working books and patterns. Here's a quick list with the retail cost of them now and what I'd like out of them. This would be a tremendously good deal for anyone just starting out and even those that could use a lot of patterns. Here goes...... Lucky * Belt Book, Retail $8.40 Your price $5.00 LARGE PATTERN BOOKS How To Make Holsters Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Ken Griffith's Scrap Book Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 How To Carve Leather Retail, $16.80 Your price $9.00 Tech Tips, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Total............................................... $41.00 -------------------------------------------------------- Hand Sewing Leather, Retail $9.99 Your price $4.00 Just Tooling Around, Retail $4.99 Your price $2.00 Projects and Designs, Retail $12.60 Your price $7.00 Lacing & Stitching, Retail $4.80 Your price $2.00 Total............................................. $15.00 -------------------------------------------------------- Hollywood West - PATTERNS By Will Ghormley Saddlebag Patterns PAK Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Black Canyon Holster Rig, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Cartridge Belts, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 El dorado Rig, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Jesse James' Rig, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Flames Of Hell Rig, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Johnny Ringo Rig, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 310 To Yuma Hand of God Rig, Retail $16.80 Your price $9.00 Total.......................................Retail $151.20 Your price $72.00 ---------------------------------------------------------- CRAFTAID PLASTIC TEMPLATES - Press Onto Leather and carve away 10 pcs 4" X 10" Billford, 2110, Billfold 2910, Billfold 4010, 4040, 4020, 2240, 4030 Florals, 5000 Wee Animals, 5001 Alphabet, 3/4" Alphabet 1/2" 72660 Alphabet 1/2", 72690 Alphabet, 3/4" 72540 Sorry, but I forgot to take photos of these templates. They are 8 1/2" X 11" Total cost to you $5.00 ---------------------------------------------- MORE CRAFTAID PLASTIC TEMPLATES - Press Onto Leather and carve away Alphabet - No. 72707 Retail about $8.00 Your price $4.00 Old English Alphabet - No. 72708 Retail about $8.00 Your price $4.00 Corner Designs No. 76560-00 Retail $8.00 Your price $4.00 Assorted Corners, No 72071 Retail, $8.00 Your price $4.00 Floral Corners No 76617 Retail $8.00 Your price $4.00 Floral Belt No. 76539 Retail $8.00 Your price $4.00 Floral Belts #2 1 1/2" - 1 3/4" - 2" No. 76623 Retail $8.00 Your price $4.00 Total cost Retail $28.00 Your price $10.00 The actual retail price on all this material is over $250.00 ACTUAL TOTAL COST TO YOU FOR EVERYTHING: $140.00 At this price I would ask you to pay the mailing costs or you can pick them up if close enough to Lindsay, Ontario Please email me at bmelless@grizart.com if you are interested in these items. It really is a good bargain for just about anyone who would like to do better leatherwork. I learned a great deal from this material over the years but sadly, it's of no more use to me now. If you're into leather work, then these items will help you tremendously. Bud M.

A little while ago I listed a Cobra Class 4 Machine for sale but because of health issues and some other matters, I didn't sell it at that time. I have gone over what I have here in my workshop and have determined what's there and what is to be sold. I can no longer use any of it so it is now going up for sale along with all the rest of the items I have in the shop. After many days of looking through catalogues I have determined that the leatherworking tools and materials that I have are worth in excess of $6,000. There are rolls of leather in different weights as I made gun belts, holsters and a lot of other western type gear as well as a lot of hardware such as buckles of all types and sizes. A large number of conchos are left as well as many types of leather fasteners are also for sale. Unfortunately I cannot upload very many photos here but would be happy to send serious buyers any photos of all the extras. There are rolls of leather that didn't get uploaded also. I am asking $3,700. for the Cobra Class 4 Machine and all the extras I have here. It will be a long time before you'll need to buy supplies if you avail yourself of this terrific offer. I will accept reasonable offers. If you would like to make a reasonable offer, or as a question, please feel free to do so. I can be reached at bmelless@grizart.com or by telephone at 705 328-3353 edit: located in Lindsay, Ontario.

I have a Cobra Class 4 machine for sale. I can no longer work due to heavy arthritis in my hands. I also have leather, tools, and other equipment I have to sell. I am in Ontario, Canada about 80 miles north east of Toronto.

Hey Tommy; I like to begin stitching in an unobtrusive place such as the buckle end, That way, if you're stitching with a machine, the few stitches you do to lock them in isn't seen. If you're stitching by hand which it appears you are then I would start there anyway. Cut your thread about six times longer than the belt and you should be good to go. You should should use what is called a "pricking" punch to mark the stitch holes but not to punch the holes, this is done with your awl when actually sewing. push your needle through the first hole and pull them up so they're even at the ends (same length on both sides of the belt). Now, start stitching by pushing your awl into the leather first, then push your left needle through first, then the right needle through the same hole, left needle into the next hole you make with your awl, and then the right needle and on and on you go until you've done the entire belt. When you get to the end just do a couple of back stitches to lock the stitches and that's all there is to it. There are some exceptional write-ups on the web on how to do the saddle stitch properly and I would highly recommend that if you're really serious about sewing leather properly, then reading some of this material is a real plus. One gentleman that comes to mind on YouTube for example is Nigel Armitage. He's an English craftsman who does some incredibly fine leatherwork and he has some video tutorials on how to saddle stitch properly. His videos are easy to understand, and very concise. I recommend him highly. I hope this information is useful to you Tommy, and good luck with your belt. It would be nice to know how you made out when you're finished and perhaps you will provide a photo or two of the finished belt. Bud

Skipping a stitch on a corner could be a user error. When turning say, a 90 degree corner, I always stop the machine at the turning point with the needle all the way down into the material. Now, just before it starts to come back out, lift the presser foot and turn the material 90 degrees and start sewing again. Doing it that way will likely result in no skipped stitches. I use a Cobra Class 4 machine ad that process works for me every time. I hope that helps. Bud

Hello; I have seven (7) Tippman Boss bobbins for sale. Three of these bobbins come already loaded with white thread #277 Two of them are loaded with White thread #277 and Two of them are loaded with Black thread #277 You can either use the thread or toss it, whatever you like. All seven (7) bobbins for $20.00 plus whatever the shipping is in a small padded Manila envelope. Please PM me if interested. Thanks for looking Bud

Hi; DO NOT use the LUbe Pot if you are sewing leather. The Lube Pot for the Tippmann Boss is for use on items such as rubber, and some other "grab-the-needle" fabrics. Once again, DO NOT use lube of any kind when sewing leather with a Tippmann Boss machine. I had a Boss so I do know a little bout them. heck with them if you want but I tell you the truth. Bud

Thank you Karina, I didn't know that he was a member here. I appreciate you telling me that. Thank you. Bud

I get mine from a terrific fellow who sells on eBay. He goes out of his way to help you build exactly what you want and the price is just unbeatable at $25.00 I've been using a Delrin stamp for approximately two years now and the impressions are still very sharp and clear. I use a small (one ton) arbor press to do my makers mark stamp and it always works beautifully. The stamp makers name on eBay is nexus123 or just type in the eBay search engine, "delrin stamp" or "leather stamp" and you'll find him. I hope this helps some of you get started with your new makers stamp. Bud

Hi there fellow member... If it's possible, I would very much appreciate the pattern layout for making this magazine pouch. My name is Bud, and I thank you. Bud

Since I started this thread on "nice people" I would like to add, that the Tippmann company in Fort Wayne, Indiana is absolutely top notch to deal with. A short while ago I purchased a Tippmann Boss machine and $300.00 worth of accessories. It turned out that because of severe arthritis in my hands and fingers, it was simply too difficult for me to operate. The stitching arm isn't difficult for the average person to operate, but my arthritis just won't allow me to do it comfortably. I contact Mr. Tippmann directly and although it was just outside the "Full Refund" policy of 30 days, Mr. Tippman said that if I returned the machine within two weeks he would issue me a full refund. I couldn't believe my good fortune and so off it went back to the Tippmann Co. this morning. I hope that if anyone needs a machine like this that they'll give the Tippman Co. a look. Their customer service is excellent and their entire operation is absolutely A-1. Thank you Mr. Tippman, and if every company in North America operated the way your company operates, we couldn't have it any better. Thank you. Bud

Hello and thanks for the nice comment. By the sound of things I think I'm going to enjoy this machine. Bud

It appears to me that you're coming along just fine. You/ll get better as time and projects go by. If I could give you one piece of advice, whenever you're doing a project, try to cut all the related pieces from the same piece of leather, and whatever you do to one piece, do it to all related pieces as well. That way, when you dye the pieces they will all come out the same shade of color as the rest. That's the plan anyway. I noticed the strap on the wallet and this is why I mentioned this. I hope that will help for future projects and good luck with them all. Bud

Hi, and thank you for your comment. I know for a fact they are in California (around San Diego actually) because I just purchased a Cobra Class 4 machine from them and it's on its way here to Canada. Bud

Thank you, and from what I've heard from other Cobra owners it's a great machine. Thanks again, and I appreciate the reply. Bud

First of all I'd like to say thank you to all the kind and informative responses to my (which machine) issue I was having. To make a long story, and this post short, I can tell you that I just got done speaking with Mr. Dave Spiegel at Leather Machine Co. Inc. and I now have a brand new Cobra Class 4 machine on it's way from California to Ontario as I write this. Thanks again for all your help friends. Bud

I hope I'm not breaking any rules by posting this here but I thought it should be said. A couple of days ago I was browsing the web, looking for more information on electric machines, (Cobra's to be specific), and came across a place in southern California called "Leather Machine Co. Ltd.." Let me first say this isn't an ad, nor do I work for this company. I spoke (via email) to a very nice gentleman by the name of Dave, about the Cobra Class 3 and 4 machines, and he seemed to be very knowledgeable about them. The point of this post is to say that this would be one of the first places I'd go if I was looking for a machine of that type. He was extremely helpful, but more over, he was also very kind. He really made me feel comfortable, and I thought that since the Leatherworker.net forum is the place that speaks volumes about sewing machines, and other related equipment, that it would be a good place to mention that there are good vendors out there. I'm certain there are other excellent people in the business also, but this is one that really stood out for me. Thanks for reading this, and I hope it helps someone someday. Matchlock

Thank you Ray, I really appreciate your nice comment. In fact, I think you're right, because shortly after receiving his new gunbelt and holsters I received an email testimonial from him telling me how thrilled he and his wife were when he opened the box. I've had a few of those nice emails and letters over the years and it always makes my day. It's always nice when something you create from nothing is appreciated by so many. Thanks again Ray. Bud

Try here. I haven't looked it over, just saw the site. http://www.wholesalecentral.com/jrpalacios/store.cfm?event=showcatalog&catid=56852 Bud

I quit using horse hide altogether. A few years ago I made a holster from a piece I had here. It was excellent leather, great strength, and was tough as nails but every time I walked in the yard I had this strange magnetic pulling feeling as I was being dragged toward the hay barn. Bud