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Leather Purse I Finished
Doc Reaper replied to BattleAx's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
What are you sewing in this last picture, got another pic of what is being sewn???? -
Just a giggle for y'all . . .
Doc Reaper replied to Dwight's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I have a shop in a busy area, so I get my fair share of dreamers. Because the overpriced blue guns I tell my customers that I’ll be needing their iron(s) for 2 to 3 weeks and half down! Most say I should purchase a blue gun to make more than one holster, in which I reply “for a gun I’m never going to see two of? How bout I charge you fo the extra cost?” Most start singing the blues most guys say that they need their weapons at all times, but then I send em to Walmart on a wild goose hunt -
PS I have a 4500, I’m glad that it came with a price tag that was under $3000. 5 years ago I purchased one from cowboy Bob. In those past 5 years I have added the larger table, the smaller table, a drop down guide, various sized needles and thread. I changed out the flywheel Chinese bearings to better USA made bearings, and an LED light. With this new Dr rsmaller needle hole I should be able to do a-n-y-t-h-I-n-g I want. just don’t ask me to sew anything double knit, that process was made by demons
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Howdy all, it’s all about the money when it comes to the USPS and somehow The post office has hired on most of the slackers and they are allowed to breed at will, making more slackers and Bidenites. The Cowboy 4500 was/ has a lower cost if you can find some dealer having a sale, if I see one I’ll give ya a shout
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I’m trying to give them every chance to get their shit in one bag, out of four orders they got one right, three of those orders were completely wrong, I have made multiple calls and no return call as of yet! Do not get dies from International Die, they are in Clarksville GA.
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Leather hats
Doc Reaper replied to Trikegator's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
What I’m asking is info on either an Aussie or fedora, do I need to add to compensate for where the brim meets the bottom of the stack? Is there a way to make the oval hole in the brim piece that matches the circumference of my head -
Leather hats
Doc Reaper replied to Trikegator's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I just have a couple of simple questions 1 - how do you size a hat, and is there a formula to use to transfer to the material so I cut it right???? 2) - how do I know that the hat will fit? -
I purchased a machine that had a servo motor but it was way to fast even set at a low speed. I went on Amazon and found a speed reducer for $100 USD, and then measured around both pulleys (stay on outside edge of pulleys, don’t let tape measure fall into belt grooves, it’s easy) then I purchased the 2 belts need from an automotive store. It really isn’t difficult, just take your time and have a friend help. YouTube is a great source of info
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Help please: JUKI 1541 OR JUKI LU 2810
Doc Reaper replied to Smithi's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
I have had bad experiences with anything made in china, ask anyone outside of china about the quality items that come from china, there will be a few positive remarks! just about everything i have had that was made in china was poorly made! My advice is to shy away from things made in China - even the spies -
So what’s the smallest needle you use????
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I have machines to make my projects go faster, I’m trying to find a light to medium machine, WHAT WUOLD YOU PURCHASE???????????????
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What do you use to sew wallets, purses, and the like. Please use a simple answer and not a long winded response I need to know the machine and model number, needle size, thread size, and clearance I’m told if I get real answers my puppy won’t pee on my rug
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The pressure foot is adjustable, I had tracks but once I relieved the pressure it was fine
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How many pairs did this take???
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Wow, so far not even a cricket
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wow! no replies on this, should I be embarrassed?
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Checkbook Cover
Doc Reaper replied to Fonzarellis's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
dude, thats pretty sweet. I gotta step up my game! -
have you tried an air brush?????
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A customer ruined his tool bag the first time he cranked the $36,000 (used price). It was basically a leather sheet with two ashtrays as end caps. I gave him a one and only creation! The end caps have names and are two distinct characters - Louie and Ralph (names determine the side of the bike they are on)
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This was commissioned for a young teen by his Dad, and it was happily accepted after he saw the test piece and thought the test strap was his sons
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I have to agree with everything you just covered. Plus one more thing - never dye the liner if they wear light color clothing. Darker dyes and stains will eventually rub off!
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dude, You did fine! I just picked up a Cobra patch stitcher for a butt load compared to what you will have in your machine.if you have any questions feel free to contact me.