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Hey Guys- I'm looking for some wide watch buckles in silver and brass. 1" and more. I can't seem to locate any that are not bulky. Any help would be appreciated.

Saw this on a photographers site I RSS too. Don't know how to get ahold of him, but might help. http://vimeo.com/30578275

My straps. Been watching you all post so I swallowed my pride and posted a few. Give me some ctitiques.

Yep. Got an order for a 38, was a 42. 36 was a 38, 35 was a 36. There is no way to add what it is unless there are a lot of holes, then it looks crappy. Seems 4" added is the most, 1" is the least. I think it is a loosing battle.

Hey Guys- Looking for places for a more diverse selection of buckles than Tandy. Thanks

I've been there. I think people are buying pants to little for them, then they stretch out to the real waist size. Use a ruler, all that jazz. I think people are fatter than they admit. This is sales that I can't measure.

Hey Guys- I've looked and used the suggestions given, but keep coming up short. The issue is my belts are usually to short, but sometimes to long. I've tried the add 2" for pants/shirts, then 6" for the end, plus the extra for the buckle, but I'm always wrong. Say the customer "says" they are a 35" pant waist. So.... 35+2+6+3= 46" total length. They then say it is to short. I've tried measuring belts at stores and they are all different. Getting someone to measure buckle to hole is the best method, but not always possible. NEED HELP!!!!!

Thats what I'm talkin bout! Just tell me what to get first, let me play, let me destroy, let me conquer. Then I will know from experience. You rock Wizcrafts!

So what is the best machine for me? To do what I need to do. Honestly Im so new at this I dont know. Its all going over my head. I know what quality is in a product and want to continue producing one. Is there a machine that will get me by for a year or two before I can get a better one, and also learn on? Sewing straight lines on 2 pc of 3/4 oz combined to 7/8 oz veg tanned, and making curves/sharp corners on the inlays. Inlays are suede or 2/3 oz leather. Quality thread size?

I have been reading wizcrafts entries and they are very helpful... if not overwhelming. I am confused. So, here goes: I am relatively new to leatherwork. It was a hobby I started and has turned into a decent income. I create music accessories such as guitar straps and drum stick bags. Everything I do is by hand, but I have been approached by retailers/etc to purchase more items (for this I am grateful). But it would mean going to a machine for these retailers. So what machine? I sew 2 layers of 3/4 oz veg tanned on straight stitches and around inlays and overlays. I use 4 oz waxed thread but would settle on a smaller thread if needed. My budget total is $850. I think I need a walking foot, zig zag, big bobbin- M style, 1/2-3/4 hp. There are a multitude out there on the market and marketing restrict honesty. Any advise would be helpful.