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I found a seller on ebay classicautotrimnv . not cheap but at least im getting what I need

yes I did, they only sell pre sewn piping. Which I could buy and take apart but it's more expensive paying for materials I don't need plus may have needle holes visible

Looking to find a supplier for wind lace fabric to rehabilitate some old pinch on automotive wind lace. 2 1/2 " wide x 15 feet long. A little out of the leather realm but you guys have always been a great recourse . thanks

Well I've been to Canada where I found it but shipping is $20.00 for a $6.00 item. Nothing in England or China and certainly nothing larger than 1" in this country. Honestly how did we get here? 11/4" Harness spring snap and a simple flat oblong brass 3/4" buckle. Anyone?

Aaron Martin is the only vendor I can find that has what I want . Specifically a bridle snap that will accommodate an 1 3/4" strap. But they are in Canada and American credit cards won't work on their site. It's unbelievable to me this item cannot be located. even Ebay didn't have anything. It seems no matter what web site one goes to it's all the same cheap hardware. I did locate some quality at Springfield Leather but even they only have these snaps to 1 inch. thanks for the lead.

I'm looking for larger 1 1/4 to 2 '' heavy halter snaps, D rings, roller buckles for heavy harness work. forget Buckle guy, ohio travel bag, tandy, Weaver . It seems when it comes to quality hardware there is none. I find most buckles , snaps and such to be junk. anyone have a source for quality?

Bob at Toledo sewing machine sent an inline presser foot set up for the machine. I use the holster plate when I use the set up. It will sew 12 -13 oz. leather really nice and it's great for narrow places. But when I go up in thickness like on a holster binding and increase the thickness to about 16 oz. or more every 5 or 6 stitches misses one stitch. If I watch I can catch it and re do the stitch but what a pain. any ideas? ps. If I switch back to the standard feet I have problem.

What I did with my Cowboy 4500 was take a hot glue gun and coat the presser foot with a glob of hot glue, after it dries take a file or grind off the excess on the underside leaving a 1/16 " of glue material on the foot. Works great. No more metal on leather marks.

I got an email about upcoming terms of service on prohibited items with the Etsy market place where I sell, among other things, holsters . In part it stated " No firearms, or accessories that attach to firearms" Pretty vague in my opinion. I contacted them and asked if this applied to holsters and of course only got back a standard form which did not address my question, So I guess I wait and see if they flag my holsters.

I have been scouring the net for a dummy of a Colt police positive formerly known as Colt New Army Special. You know the revolver all the cops carried in the movies from the 20's thru the 40's. can't find one. even a 1 to 1 toy gun. any help?

Thanks Wiz, I haven't seen the leather rise up. Seems to have good pressure. I'm using 277 thread with the needle Bob sent for that thread. I use the larger holster plate so as not to have to remove the feed dog. I have tried a new needle. I have switched mid project back to the standard needle plate and pressure foot and continued to sew with no problems. The actual pressure foot has a long slot allowing for a slight adjustment downward. I may try to lower it an 1/8th to see if it helps. Thanks. Al

Bought the inline presser foot for the CB4500. I use it with the raised holster plate so I have good contact. It works very well on leather up to about 12 oz. But on thicker projects it starts to skip stitches every 5 or 6 stitches. Anyone have an idea on why?

I have a guy wants a holster for a Springfield 1911, 5 inch slide. My dummy gun is a Colt 1911, 5inch slide. Anyone know if the Springfield 1911 is markedly different from the Colt dummy gun? Thanks

Looking for a bag punch 1 3/4 x 3/8 inch. Quality

Saw this stuff on Ian Atkinson youtube and thought I would try it. My thoughts are it is a little pricey $12.00 for 120g. Has the consistency of Grand moms face cream. It does put a real nice shine on the edges, and does a great job of slicking down the flesh side, but I find in a few days it makes the edges very dry, same with backs. Maybe I am not using it correctly I don't know. All the print is in Japanese. Anyone else use this stuff?