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  1. 1911 Jerry
    are they available for sale? Will they punch through two layers of leather gluded together?
  2. 1911 Jerry
    The machine is a Cowboy 3500 using #277 thread and #25 needle. I can't just put a new color thread and take right off . I always have to play with till if will sew right.
  3. 1911 Jerry
    I have a heck of a time adjusting the tension, both bobbin and top threads. Sometimes I even get loops on top of the belt. It seems that every time I change thread colors I have to start the adjustment all over again. Is there a book out there anywhere addressing leather machine sewing?
  4. 1911 Jerry
    I seam to have a lot of trouble adjusting the tension of the bobbin and top thread. Sometimes I get loops on top. When I do get it to sew right and have to change colors I have to start all over again with the tension. I have a cowboy 3500 using 277 thread and #25 needles. I didn't think you should have to readjust the tension every time.
  5. 1911 Jerry
    I'll give that a try . Thanks
  6. 1911 Jerry
    I've been trying to sew a belt with two rows of stitching but when I get to the point and try to continue down the other side the stitching never goes around the point and comes outlooking bad. How do the big belt makers have it look so nice at the point? Jerry
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    letter for new holsters

  8. 1911 Jerry

    leather cracks when bending it to install buckle

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    2. yaklady

      yaklady

      It also helps to oil the leather first.

    3. NoName

      NoName

      Skidmores Leather Cream or Dr. Jacksons Hide Rejuv before final assembly will help. They will darken the leather some however.

    4. George B

      George B

      I learned that spraying the area you are folding with warm water and a little dish soap helps keep the leather on the surface of the bend from crac king. I also will use a french skiver to take just a little off the area of the bend on the flesh side. Of course I have had some pre-cut belt blanks that cracked no matter what I did, just cheap leather.

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    Burrnishers

    1911 Jerry replied to 1911 Jerry's topic in Suppliers

    General Purpose Drill Chuck Burnisher 7 Channels - 3/8", 5/16", 1/4", 3/16", 1/8", 3/32, 1/16" $25 How do I pay ? pay-pal ? Send me one Jerry Bissell Phone 336-374-8388 2297 Turkey Ford Road Mount Airy, NC 27030
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    Burrnishers

    1911 Jerry replied to 1911 Jerry's topic in Suppliers

    How do I go about ordering one of your wood burnisher for the drill press? Do you have a web site?
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    Burrnishers

    1911 Jerry replied to 1911 Jerry's topic in Suppliers

    Chris , sounds like you got a gold mine started. Let me know how to order?
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    Burrnishers

    1911 Jerry posted a topic in Suppliers

    Standard Cocobolo Burnishers I saw them posted on another topic within this site. I want to order one but can't get through. jbissell@triad.rr.com
  13. 1911 Jerry

    I love the grips and the holster to match. Where did you get the grips? jbissell@triad.rr.com

  14. 1911 Jerry
    Can you send me the info on Brett Bronsonn. I sure would like one of his head knifes. By the way is there a case with it ? jbissell@triad.rr.com Jerry Bissell Mount Airy, NC
  15. 1911 Jerry
    I saw a holster that was carved and painted to match the grips on a 1911 gun . Can't find it now. Can you help?
  16. 1911 Jerry
    Your Father will be very proud to carry this.
  17. 1911 Jerry
    How do you engrave a holster that has been formed for a gun? Do you tool the leather first and then form it to the gun? When I try to tool the leather and then form it to the gun, most every thing is lost.
  18. 1911 Jerry
    I think you did a outstanding job looks very good.
  19. 1911 Jerry
    What is the trick to making a good grove that you can sew into? I try and I try and I still can't make it look right.. I'm using a tool from Tandy that has a deal on it to keep your grove so far away from the edge. It's also removable so you can free hand it.
  20. 1911 Jerry
    I did help one of my buddies put together a western holster way back in 1959. There wasn’t to much to do on base, so we went to the hobby shop. I also made a bag for my Mom and some wallets, but they were kits from Tandy. This is the first thing I have done from just a big sheet of leather.
  21. 1911 Jerry
    I'll try to post a picture of the First Holster I have ever made.
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