Ferg

You have to remember my laser is a 60/50W. I probably have issues and differences in abilities that you do not have with your laser. Thanks for your outlining some of your experiences much appreciated. Ferg

I am convinced that most any absorbent material such as wood or leather would/does laser better and relieve the operator of way too may hours of cleaning when the product is sealed and has a finish coat on it. My jigsaw puzzles prove that to me. My lasers, I have a 3W Diode laser also, provides some fantastic product. The possibilities are only diminished by your imagination. Ferg

I don't have your laser/make-model but my CO2 Omtech will engrave leather. Although I haven't done leather many folks have done it. You will get "dead animal" smell so be careful where your laser exhaust goes. Many hours experimenting with settings. Be patient and only change one little item at a time so you know what the difference accomplishes and make many notes of what you done with the results. Begin with fairly moderate speed settings as well as low power. You will be amazed at what you can do. Ferg

I make laser cut boxes also. Would even make the pieces for you so you can assemble them and save a little money. The sizes are infinitely possible. Ferg

I have an Omtech 60W CO2 laser. 500mm x 700mm usage area. I haven't done leather but most everything else. My machine cost $2700 delivered inside my shop. It was set up perfectly. I leveled it on my shop floor, installed exhaust system, turned it on and have never looked back. Have never had to adjust the mirrors or anything else for that matter. I am making jigsaw puzzles now. You need a lot of research time spent on everything and none of it on a leather forum. Access Lightburn Forum and find everything you need to know and then some. Learning curve? You bet your "sweet bippy". Anything worth doing requires work and lots of trials and error. Every material you try with a laser will require some resetting of speed and power. What you see as a result will blow your mind when you do your first good rendering of "Laser Engraving" on wood.

Lori, Are you only interested in the dies?

I meant to say the dies are included in the $600

Due to advancing Arthritis I have a steel rule bender exactly like the one pictured with description. Also have a number of dies. Equipment is heavy cast iron dies are machined steel. I do not have the adjustable stop mounted on the side. Asking $600 for Bender plus dies plus shipping. I can provide what dies I have to anyone interested.

I know the type. That's fine, whatever floats your boat! I like photos that are spontaneous with all their little "digits".

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Are those two photographs under copywrite ? Ferg

You may sell faster if you give some particulars about the machine. Width of actual splitter mechanism for instance. Ferg

I just went to their website. Quite convoluted, hard to tell what you are actually looking at some times. Ferg

I love the streams and trees, beautiful. When a kid we lived on a72 acre farm. Between 30 and 40 acres of woods with a spring fed creek meandering through. Oldest daughter and her husband live at the beginning of that spring. Spent many a day enjoying what mother nature has given us. Ferg

I know everyone in the USA doesn't have the opportunity to see Fall Color in the trees. Just thought this was kinda special. We live in the woods and have the God Given opportunity to see animals like this. This little girl came to the fence begging for some shelled corn. As you can see she is very thin and I believe she may have some injuries to her hind legs. Never know what may happen to them. Some infidels seem to think it is funny to run into them with their vehicles or throw things at them etc. I went into our shed where I keep the corn to feed them. She didn't move more than a few steps away from me. As soon as I put corn in the pans she began eating. We have between twenty and thirty deer that visit our woods and yard. We haven't had frost yet, probably going to change this coming week. Unusual to have Begonias blooming at the end of October. Woods isn't as colorful as some years but the contrasts in color are great . Enjoy, and an early wish for all of you folks to have a fantastic family Thanksgiving together. Ferg

I have 32 craftaids that date back to the fifties for the most part. Some have been used a lot others slightly. Mostly Wallet/Billfold. Two Alphabet, three belt, and one Key Case. No damage to any of them. Some have become a little rolled from use. I put one between two layers of Parchment Paper and ironed it with a domestic iron. It worked, made the plastic lay almost perfectly flat. If someone wants all of them I will make you a great price. Individual $7.50 each plus shipping. I won't make copies of the envelope they came in unless requested. Numbers for each: Alphabet #2540and #2550, Key case #2263, belt # 2101, 2261 and 2641. Remaining numbers are all wallet/billfold: 2280, 2600, 2170, 2480, 2490, 2360, 2170, 2430, 2210, 2500, 2340, 2240, 2130, 2050, 2560, 2080, 2310, 2190, 2530, 2010, 2390, 2370, 2090, 2110, 2410. And one that is small florals set #5000. Please: I will only accept legitimate offers. Ferg

Thank you JayEhl and of course "JANE". Hope everyone is doing well. Ferg

I have made several of this cover for wife and myself. Some folks do not like the more or less total covers but these have kept our iPhones in perfect condition. I have dropped mine from my shirt pocket in unusual circumstances. The outside is Italian leather the inside is some domestic calf skin. Notice I dropped a stitch on one corner. Decided not to remove all the stitching and do it over. Edge paint was used. I use the plastic back and edge covers for the phones then attach with VelCro. Have never had a phone fall out or slip inside the cases. The Italian leather mellows in color over time making it a little darker. Resembles a vintage leather after a year or so. A note about my lack of perfect stitching: I had Carpal Tunnel surgery on both hands several years ago and Bi-Lateral knee replacement surgery three months ago plus my eyes are less than good. Tack on Arthritis in hands, feet, lower spine, and Lumbar region. My "New Knees" don't bother me much. Walked un-attended nine days after surgery. I have a loving family and the most wonderful and loving wife any man could ever wish for. All must be the fact I will be eighty eight in January. I don't do much machine stitching any more mostly because of sight problems. Sad, since I love to use my machines. Ferg

I have a 1/2"letter set from Tandy. Will sell for $25.00 plus shipping. Ferg

I have the Consew and love it. Mine was made in Japan, didn't order it that way, just happened. I agree the original machines in most cases are probably superior in function and build. I have no idea about the used Juki's as their past history of use would determine the viability. The Consew RB5 will handle up to and including 130 thread top and bottom with up to number 24 needles which is fine for my use. You can sew 3/8" leather all day if it isn't real hard. I tend to use #92 or #130 size in mine. I seldom use smaller thread size since it requires considerable readjustment of tension. Hope my info helps. Ferg

If you are asking if I would sell just one letter, the answer is no. Ferg

Thank you

Will be eighty eight years old in January. Two months ago I had both knees replaced at the same time. Doing fine with that. Arthritis in hands, feet, lower spine, as well as Lumbar region. Not much fun getting old. Lol I have an extensive set of stamps, some leather I would like to sell, many pieces of hardware such as zipper pulls, zippers, etc. Hundreds of needles and quite a lot of thread for machine sewing. Let me know what you may be interested in so I can take some photos of same. Ferg

I would guess I bought this set in the 50's as in 1954. Used very little and not for many years. I need to unload a bunch of tools etc. that my arthritis won't allow me to use. $25 plus shipping. I would recommend UPS unless you are in no hurry. USPS is running 10 to 15 days. Haven't weighed it yet. Ferg