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Have you tried a search to see what is here? If not try this search string. https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aleatherworker.net+cowboy+outlaw+sewing+machine&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 Tom

Moved to leather sewing machines Tom

Hey @pete your file did not get attached! Just the file name. Can you post it here as a jpeg file please? Tom

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So you need to reduce the file size. See this thread for some help with reducing file sizes. At 800 x 600 pixels, you can post over a hundred photos. Tom

If your leather isn't totally dry when you start flexing it, it will lose a lot of definition. But too dry when tooling means you can't get a good deep impression. Flexing the leather, folding it, stretches the outside of the fold, and in most cases won't return to its original state. Tom

OP appears to be from Chicago area according to his IP address. @RememberingGS It's a good idea to put your location in your profile. Also we would like to see some pictures so we know what you have. Tom

Read this thread Tom

I would cross-post this in Leather Sewing Machines as well. Tom

Here it is fixed! 132k6.pdf Tom

Hi Patty In the future, please start a new thread when your topic is different than the OP's topic. Tom

You can back stitch with the machine, or you can cut the tails long and back stitch manually using the saddle stitch method. If you are using leather point needles in your machine, the chisel points may shred the thread if you back stitch on the machine. Otherwise, as above. Fredk is a good resource for information. Tom

Have you read this thread Tom

Have you read through the thread It will answer many of your questions. Tom

Measure and make sure the cutting disks are large enough diameter for the added thickness. Also make sure that the throat has adequate clearance. Stress wise, should be lower stress with a single cut at your desired width. We just came out of a week long deep freeze, down to -32C. Reached +4C last night with a mild Chinook. Didn't break the 0 today, but very nice outdoors in comparison. Tom

Be careful building from measurements only. You may find you didn't leave enough allowance for the folds in the spine of the cover. Cut oversize, lay everything out the way it will be assembled, with the books in place. Adjust to fit the way you want it to fit. You can staple the pieces together if you leave a little allowance so you can cut the staple holes off after glued and stitched together. Staples make a nice temporary join. Tom

LOL. I saw that tifs won't display automatically so was in the process of replacing with jpegs, but you beat me to it! I had about a 29' waist when I made this, then settled at about 31 for many years, then suddenly up to 36. Now back to 32". Eat less, exercise more, and now no BP meds required! Tom

I made a single layer 8 oz belt from scraps about 50 years ago. Cut the scrap into 1.25" x 3.25" pieces and laced them together, then laced the perimeter of the whole belt. Wore it for many years, until it got too short. I used a bag of scrap lace, most of it not beveled, and inconsistent width. Did double loop lacing style. Looks kind of ratty now after sitting in a drawer for so long plus the original wear and tear. I've been thinking about resurrecting it, adding a couple more pieces for length, and re-lacing the whole thing with better quality lace. Tom

Yes, deep and wide cuts should be done in increments. Cleaner, neater job, and much safer. Would not want to be around a bent router bit going 10000 rpm! I like your bobbin holder, very neat, may do a couple for myself after I get some other jobs out of the way! Tom

He hasn't been on this site since March 19, 2015. Tom

@CasnerMtn Moved your post to Leather Sewing Machines. You are more likely get the help you want here. A picture or two might help as well. Tom

Wow! Always great work you do. Looking forward to the final product. Tom

Welcome. Add your location to your profile so you can make local contacts, and find local suppliers, etc. Tom

You don't understand the concept. I simply suggested that you add your location to your profile. I don't care if you put it in your profile the same as you posted earlier in this thread, "the great NorthEast between CT, NY, PA, WV. & OHIO" or NE USA, or a rocket ship floating around the moon. Identifying your location in the universe helps get you information and assistance from your part of the universe, which may be much more relevant than if you were on Mars or Venus. Tom

Either post some photos or I will lock the thread and move it to old/sold. Also would be nice if you could add your location to your profile. @Hdemetrious Tom