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  1. Edvin
    Several of my dies are just made from filing down center punches. Others are like these for eyelets.
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    I have a whole lot of dies for setting rivets, stamps and other tools that I have collected over the years. All of them are hand held. Now I'm thinking of getting a small arbor press for some of that work. I would like to mount the dies I have in the arbor press. Several of the dies are hand made for custom projects and it would be good to use them in the future. Have anyone any idea how to do that? I'm guessing some kind of chuck and somehow attaching that to the press?
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    I just got some prices back from GSBmachine on a hand operated machine and wanted to include price if anyone else is interested in the future. The HUJI-43-6 is a small machine for sewing and repairing shoe, bags and canvas.
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    Thank you, that is precisely what I'm looking for! I have contacted Sieck and will see what they say. Shipping for a Cb3200 from Neel's Saddlery and Harness would be around $400-700 to Sweden and that's in addition to the 25% import VAT outside EU. If anyone have a tip of another seller in Europe, I would be very glad to hear it.
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    That's what I'm afraid of. I'm living in Scandinavia so shipping a Tippmann Boss back and forth is not something I would like to do. Tippmann do not have any sellers here in Europe. The other machine looks a lot like those shoe cobbler machines from China. Seems like a reliable construction but I really dislike when there is no estimate of the price. I just might get a Cowboy Cb-3200 instead and hand stitch the few times I'm away. The cost in not so much more and the machine seems more reliable than the Boss. If I had a seller close by I would really like to try a Boss though.
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    here is another piece I just finished. 10th century Magyar-style tarsoly. Dyed full grain vegetable tanned leather with simple incised pattern and a center locking mount. The lid is covered with silk and bronze mounts and the inside of the bag is lined with 80 year old handwoven linen. The edges are covered with natural coloured, hand tanned seal leather. I hope you like it! I made this for a customer in the US, here is the completed kit. Tarsoly, belt and knife all in the same style.
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    Fantastic info! Thank you. Is there some way to check the eyelet size? Would be nice to check if it works. If I would try to sell it, what kind of price could be fair? I wouldn't like to rip someone off.
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    I have been looking for a hand cranked machine for detailed work and portability and have of course seen the Tippmann Boss. Is there any other machine that is also hand operated? I have a Singer 45K but would like something lighter and more precise. Seems like the Boss is the only option, must be something similar as well or am I wrong?
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    Hi! I found a weird press on a auction and bought it on a whim. Seems like its a old eyelet machine. Is there anyone out there that knows anything about it? It seems quite old but I think it might work. There is a a brush and some kind of handle and a feeder but I wouldn't know where to start. What is it for and what kinds of eyelets should I try it with?
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    Thanks ! Glad you like them! Yes, all handstitched. I didn't quite get my Singer 45K25 to work okay and I've been busy with just a spare hour here and there.
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    The tarsoly plate is made by a fantastic polish craftsman and sent to me by the customer. I'm guessing I wouldn't see the light of day for a couple of years if I wanted to get as good as him. Some of the other fittings are made by me and some are bought from different places. I'm glad you liked them!
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    That is unfortunately! It must have been some difficulties with my Google Sites preferences, I can't seem to edit my first post. I hope these show up:
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    I usually spend my days making knifes and sheaths but some time I get an order for a tarsoly. A tarsoly is a kind of small bag or satchel worn by 9-10th century Magyar warriors. It was attached to a richly decorated belt together with sabre, bow and bow case. The tarsoly is usually decorated with metal fittings and expensive cloth. There is several of these bags found in a Scandinavian viking age context, probably imported as signs of wealth and/or as gifts from merchants involved in trade. Here is a original finding from about 900 BC here in Sweden. http://mis.historisk....asp?fid=107042 I have made a couple of these for customers, hope you like them! I hope you like them!
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    Välkommen till forumet!
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    Got a couple of orders for this kind of sheaths so I've been making a few more. Hope you like it! Full grain leather (2,5 mm), waxed linen thread. The pancake sheath is treated with beeswax.
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    Thanks James! There is a welt to stop the blade from cutting through, it's not very clear but it's there! I do enjoy making some more modern sheaths, it's a nice break from the more embellished ones with a lot of metal work. Here are some other sheath variations I've made:
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    Thanks for the input! I'm glad you like it. I've pondered about some kind of strap or latch but the knife sits very deep and secure in the sheath. I have another model with a closing strap, I might add that to this model as well. It might be possible to make it removable for those that do not care for it.
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    I just wanted to take time to thank you all properly for the fantastic help! I haven't had much time to play with Singer due to a hectic work schedule but I've ordered new needles and synthetic thread to practice with. It is good to hear from the experts that the Singer 45K25 is a good, solid machine. I was afraid I paid to much. Talked to the seller but he didn't have the lube pot. It seems the machine is clean on the inside, I'm a bit scared getting a lot of wax inside it. As of now, it takes a lot more time sewing on the machine than for hand stitching but I guess that's just practice! Once again, thank you all for your time. It was really helpful.
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    I've been sketching and working a lot lately on a couple of new projects. Here is a prototype for a bushcraft style knife leather sheath for Fällkniven F1. The sheath is fully ambidextrous and customisable. Possibility for both horizontal and vertical carry. Modular design if user wants to add a fire steel or utility pouch. Buckles so the knife would be easy to add and remove from a belt or a bag. The straps can be removed and exchanged if necessary or replaced with cord or strap directly through the sheath. 2,5 mm vegetable tanned full grain leather, brass hardware, my first try with saddle soap polished edges. Fully modular design if user wants to add a fire steel or utility pouch. Any feedback greatly appreciated!
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    Hi guys! I cannot thank you enough for all the pointers. It seems my thread is to small and my needle is to large so I will try and find some thicker thread and order some smaller needles on Ebay. I would never in a million years figured the thread should be wound twice around the second roll. The owners manual was not very clear on the subject. Am I right if I think I should use 20-thread with 160, 15 with 180 and 10 with 230? Should I get one thickness and stick with it? Is pre waxed linen thread OK to use in the machine? It seems to me it would gunk up all the rollers? Again, thank you so much. Now it's back to the workshop and trying again.
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    Oh, I forgot to add that this is the kind of things I would like to to on this new machine instead of by hand. Each bag takes a bit too long time now. I usually use normal waxed linen thread and a pair of butted needles. I do not know what size this would translate to in "sewing machine"-terms.
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    Hello! I have just taken a big step forward and got myself a sewing machine, a Singer 45k25. I looked around a lot before buying but my knowledge of sewing machines are very limited I'm afraid. This machine came from a fellow (professional) leather worker so I thought it would probably be in better shape than one from an outhouse somewhere. I got it for about 400$, not very expensive but still not cheap. Unfortunately I have trouble getting it to run smoothly. My thread tangles and misses stitches and I can't reverse. I tried it before I bought it but when I got home and tried sewing, the machine gives me uneven stitches, sometimes no stitches at all or headace in general. I found a short Owners manual and a service manual online but I haven't figured out how to tweak everything. First I used the same linen thread I use when I hand stitch but this didn't work at all. Now I use a thinner thread I have a whole bag of, it's linen and the roll says 50/3. Not sure what this means. I got a bunch of needles with the 45k25. There is a really small print that says 200, 180 and 160. English is not my first language but I hope the pictures are clear and shows my problem. What should I do to get the machine running? Thankful for all help, this forum is outstanding and one of my main reasons to getting this Singer 45k25 in the first place! I also made a short video, I hope this help trouble shooting: http://youtu.be/nR96MOzouWk
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    I just used a awl for the smallest holes.
  24. Edvin
    Hi! No, I did not. 350$ was a bit much for a prototype but I would consider it if I would ever do a brogue-decor again. It was really time consuming making it with punches.
  25. Edvin
    Thank you all for the comments! My final essay and project have been scrutinized and are on it´s way to be approved. I hope the bag will be in production next year. The criticism regarding the shoulder strap is well received. I did make final drawings for a removable shoulder bridge but did not have time to make one for the prototype. This will be improved in the final design together with a flexible insert to hold small items like chargers, business cards, pens and such. The shoulder bag is approximately 350 x 270 mm and made to fit international standard (ISO) paper size A4. My research indicated that most clients would like space to fit a folder or a lever arch file. Most medium and small laptops will also fit. I love the name "murses" John, I just might start using that.
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