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A variable speed drill press and small drill bits will probably serve you better than that sewing machine. You will have to hand sew it after you drill out the holes, but it will do the job, and you will be able to use the drill press to sand and burnish the edges afterwards. You have to be gentle, but once you get the hang of drilling the holes out, it goes fast enough. I think I got my variable drill press from MicroMark, but that was like ten years ago. What I like about it is the small foot print and the variable speed, that comes in handy. I wonder if a router speed control unit would do the same thing.

Are you going to show us examples of bracelets or are you asking to see examples? If you are struggling with uploading pictures, there are treads on how to do that. If you are looking for ideas and your search here didn't give you what you were looking for, try searching Pinterest. Either way, more words might help us understand what you are looking for.

Maybe a couple of wheeled toolboxes like Craftman Verstack System. You could make trays (1/2" ply should work) with padding to put the granite slabs into for transporting and stack them onto a folding hand truck.

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"Stepping Through Time" is a really good book to have if you are interested in making non-modern shoes. It's medieval, but it covers a range of construction methods, including turn shoes. The only place I could find a copy was at Abe Books.

Congratulations! May he know far more love and happiness than unhappiness in his life.

What do you punch on?

Nicely done. That is something they will always remember. Gawd that brings back memories. My grandparents lived between Floyd and Willis. We'd go up on the weekend and run around chasing each other and causing general mayhem if it wasn't haying season. Those were miserable weekends, but had to be done to fed the cows through the winter. It's also where I learned to shoot. Fired my first rifle at the ripe old age of 4. The rifle was a 22 of course and all our pistols were cap guns. Oh those were fun times.

MerlinoD, I can't find anyone by that name. You'll have to link the post you are talking about.

If the hooks Fred link are the ones you are looking for, I don't think you will find a direct substitute. Dutchware products are made for the hammock camping community, so you could try googling hammock camping. I will say thought that I've used Dutchware for years, ( I have a few of Dutch's original prototypes) and have nothing but good things to say about Dutch's products.

Blackjack, do you have a pattern in mind? Do you have any experience sewing garments?

John called this morning. We chatted for a bit over my difficulty in locating the part on their website. I suggested they add the word Adler in the description, because that was why I couldn't find them. I searched parts for "Adler" and "Adler 205". Because I used Adler in both searches the spacers didn't come up. John said that he would have their website guys look into adding Adler to the title or description.

Thanks for the link Uwe. That's exactly what I was looking for. There's nothing wrong with Weaver's needle guides. They didn't come up when I searched on their site so I tried calling their parts department, had to leave a message, and emailing. Since I didn't get an answer I thought I would check for other sources.

Any other suggestions? I'm open to buying from an international vendor.

Thanks Wiz, I'll give Weaver a call

I'm looking for spacers for my 205. There weren't any extra parts included with my machine and I really would like more options than just using the 250. No one seems to carry them that I can find. Anyone know where I could get a full set?

Well done Tim. I like that a lot. I would love to have it in my shop.

What are you using? Phone, tablet, computer? Mac? Windows?

Thanks for the picture of it in it's natural environment. As I said, we used Magnails. Almost as long, but cheaper, running about 32¢ for the 3 1/2" long ones. But as I said, I surveyed on the other side of the country. Different place, different norms.

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Frodo, I have never seen such a spike, but I surveyed on the other side of the country. We always just used Magnails or a railroad spike. From what I can see #1 comes to a definite point. I think Zuludog is correct, it's probably a countersink.

I agree with Retswerb, you have some nice pieces.

Ryan, it is entirely possible I am wrong. I didn't see a wheel, but I'm viewing the forum on my phone.

If you are looking for a maul. Checkout wrising.com. They have mauls that have cosmetic defects for about $30 for a 2lb maul. They carry other items that might interest you. I can only speak to the maul. I got mine about 4 years ago and am still very happy with it.

#2 is a glazing iron. Used on the welt of shoes. They come in different widths. It doesn't leave a groove, it gets heated up and smooths the welt. The lip rides the edge of the sole so that you don't burn the upper. There are ones without a lip that are used on the heel.