Nick69

Mobile site on HTC One X is fine. Blue in colour and all sections and log in work fine.

The digital world changes on a daily basis so we have get used to it. I like it to be honest, clean and fresh. Although the top banner needs work as the logo doesn't look right now but i'm sure that will happen at some stage.

I am on the look out for a new skiving knife and would like to know what you all recommend? Show me yours haha. Thanks Nick

Actually that is who my supplier is lol. For some reason they now supply the small base ones and when I call (6 times) I get spun a yarn about some bloke calling me back. Its going nowhere hence why I am looking for a new supplier. Surely there must be someone else out there who sells them? Nick

Hi Trox, Thanks very much for the help. I was hoping it was the one for leather. I've just sold my 2 machines and am now looking to replace them with a decent strong walking foot. Plenty about but just me trying to save a bit of cash. Nick

Hi all, I am having a problem with my supplier in the UK for screw base Sam Browne studs. They used to supply the ones on the left of the picture but now they are supplying the ones on the right. I need the ones with the wider base for a specific item I make. I don't mind buying them in the US or anywhere to be honest as long as I can get the correct ones. Does anyone know where I can buy the wide base 'Skinny' Sam Browne studs? Thanks as always Nick

Hi all, Does anyone know what the model of this machine is? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADLER-INDUSTRIAL-SEWING-MACHINE-/180919729035?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D469714858496417852%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D1%26#ht_500wt_1156 Its close to me and it looks like a walking foot but the owner doesn't know the model number. Thanks Nick

To be honest the picture is so big I can't tell. Maybe a slightly smaller one would help people get a better idea of how the case looks as a whole.

Hi there and welcome to the site. Do a search for uk suppliers as it gets asked quite a bit. LePrevo is who I have always used, Bowstock, Barkers, Tandy, Abbey saddlery (account needed though). As for the sizes, it does depend on size of the sheaths and pouches you plan on doing so best bet is to get your tape measure out and figure out some sizes. Most leathers are sold by the sq/ft so keep that in mind.

Correct, UK/Euro waist sizes are every 2 " but hole spacings are every 1".

Hi Podge, I'm in North Devon but to be honest that is almost a different country to the rest of the UK. Nick

My singer 201k goes through garment leather no problems.

Bonded nylon thread is fine for leather as it is incredibly strong. Thin but mighty strong and loads of different colours available.

A small piece of kid lining or other thin leather put between the eyelet and the tool can help. It has to be thin though.

I used Metallic Elephant, much better prices and very good results. Plus they do it all using PS or Gimp. If I can remember they needed a 300dpi file.

Looks great for a first try and I too think the rough edges suit the design. Would like to see this Japanese cutting knife if you could post a pic!

Some great ideas there and has definitely given me some inspiration. I actually made a set of chairs for a customer the other week and asked them if they wanted leather lol. Thanks guys Nick

Don't worry the old brain has figured it and I made some today along with the boards.

Hi all, I've got 2 full hides of upholstery leather, one black and one brown. The black is nice but the brown is naff. I've been lacking inspiration on what do with them as they have been sitting here for months. I made a few handbags for people but can't think of anything interesting to do with it. I got them both for a song but not sure if that makes me feel any better! lol Any suggestions from anyone? Nick

Hi all, I have been looking around the UK for some vamp crimp screws with no luck (suprise suprise). I will have to make my own. Would some kind person be able to take some close up pictures of theirs and describe the way they are made for me please? Regards Nick

One thing to remember about this kind of job is that some things need to be big, some can be small. As Mike and others are talking you through it I wont interrupt but don't lose heart and keep working on it.

If it were Butyl rubber I would get the glue they use on pond liners. Its made specifically for it.

Ok, I wondered if someone could offer some help. After getting the machine home and giving it a good dose of looking at, it appears I need a shuttle body and bobbins. Problem is there appears to be large and small of each. Which size do I need? Thanks Nick

Welcome Mark, What classic have you got? I too like my 'old gals'. Mainly classic muscle cars and have owned many over the years, i'm making a new interior for my Cougar at the moment. Leather work is great and i'm sure you will enjoy it. Nick

Ok thanks Bob. Lets see what happens