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Luke Hatley

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  1. check with Ohio Travel Bag.com I seem to recall they had some like that.
  2. Some folks have Problems with the USMC Black dye.....I only use the OIL dye....
  3. I'll second" thread exchange"
  4. Apply Neatsfoot oil, Let dry overnight, then APPLY FIEBINGS PRO OIL BLACK DYE...
  5. It's called Naughhide......Just cut & sew.. you can buy it at Hancoks or Jo ann Fabrics..
  6. Thanks Joe...I forgot the Punisher Fobs were in the Photo...
  7. Enjoyed making this for a Sweet Lady.
  8. Rub the inside of the Punches with Parafine it helps a lot...
  9. Wont work....you need to use Veg Tan leather,you need to visit a Leather shop such as Tandy to become familiar with the various leathers.
  10. Welcome to a Happy place...where in TN are you ?
  11. Get a Maul...you'll never go back..............
  12. My start was a Leather Visor...somewhere in the 60's. Bought a Visor Kit, one tool and a bottle of Omega Dye, at Tandy. Made my visor then about 15 more that summer. Then learned to do Basket Weave stamping , on the billfolds then on to belts. This has been a great Learning experience for me and enjoy it more than I ever did...
  13. I start mine on the billet end Then stich to where the buckle will go ...then stich the other side. You will be pulling 1/2 as much thread thru the stiching holes.
  14. Yes i started out with paper ....The customer liked it.
  15. Nessity is the Mother of invention....I did the same for my Juiki 341.
  16. Angelus Dyes will be your best..Check with Zack White or Springfield Leather..More choice in Angelus than Fiebings.
  17. You are doing very well , Keep on doing.
  18. I M H O....you know what you should have done...But now....put your Narrow feet on the machine and start sewing. You will have to somewhat Flatten your moldered front as you are sewing. Then after you have it sewn , Re mould the project and use your bone folder to smooth the feet markes out.
  19. I have had this problem before, what i did was to make a narrow loop then i had clearance to sew.
  20. Fine looking Strap......He will be pleased with it....
  21. Like was said....Rounded corners....I use staples ....in the easement ten just sew...
  22. Get in touch with Ray Hatley in Ludlow....."Barefoot Leather"
  23. I'm in Memphis...Send the Mike to me and I can make it...contact me with a P M .
  24. this is the Adler I wish to sell. it is a fine Patch Machine, no problems with it..The Machine is in Memphis Tn. and I cannot box it up for shipping... Price is $800.00
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