Doc Reaper

I've been known to use "Chapstick" it works and keeps my lips right!

...so how did ya build it?

That's not just nice, it's effin awesome!

I agree with Rich, I have my shop in a 16x20 shed and found that I quickly out grew it. Taking care as you go to test hand tools before you buy them, I still install hardware by hand, just purchased a Cowboy 4500, I'm 55, started when I was 12, the old tools are the best, I have made many tools that work better than purchased ones! Get the tools that you need not the ones you think you should have, always shoot for quality over quantity and you should do fine

How do you form the bib around the tank

What weight veg tan did you use?

I just use a tape measure and have them thread it through the belt loops, haven't missed yet!

This is @ capgun, I have tried that method you explain, I ended up with just wet steelwool. I used 0000 steelwool, white viniger, and a baby food jar. What did I do wrong?

I like it there, 2 1/2 hours away though! Still a great place!

Okay, I really wanna see what's on the Dark side, please sign me up?! I'm over 50!

Ok, I want in and how do I find it?

I'm trying to find hardware that doesn't rust! rivets, buckles, hinges, etc. does anybody know where I can go to get/find these type of things?

Had neighbor lath a piece of hickory and I use it as a burnisher, mounted to a grinder motor.

Duh! Simple shhtuff! Thanks Wiz! What state ya in, I'm in NC

Thanks Bob, it still looks like a key would fit it, but I am totally satisfied with your answer!

Today is July 1st, 2014. I received shipment of my CB4500 and I'm impressed with it! I did have to do minor adjustments to it but I expected to do so. I have always held the string on all my previous machines, how do I make it so the stitching at the start so it won't become unraveled?

Just had my CB4500 delivered today, I'm totally impressed with it! I was just about finished with assembly and I noticed a lock on the motor. Does anybody have a clue what it's for?

@ Red Cent, what thread size are you using on the belts!

I understand how you guys feel, I live close enough to go there in person. There's only one guy running the shop and usually I just see two females doing other work there! Every time I walk in there he's running full-bore open! I understand that they service quite a few businesses so it may take time for me get them but I also understand people want their stuff like yesterday! Sorry you guys are having such a hard time but I am also understand that it takes time to run through orders when they run out they run out and there's nothing they can do, until whatever company that supplies them send the stuff they order to keep stock up. It takes me about 10 days to get stuff I ordered, and that's from anybody I order it from! so I understand the supply chain kind of gets in the way,

What is the thinnest Leather a CB4500 will sew! Can it sew leather to make biker chaps or should I use something different? This might be a question with only one outcome.

Also need to know - also wouldn't switching over to 220 burn up the motor faster?

I have purchased a saddle stitcher that has a 3 phase motor on it. I was just going to remove everything 3 phase and replace it with a 110 powered motor. I'm also going to add a speed reducer for better control of the machine. Any thoughts or comments are welcome at this stage, before I remove the 3 phase motor!

Thanks for the input y'all! Bob let me know that my CB4500 will be delivered on the first of July 2014. I have used many lightweight sewing machines and got tired of hand sewing (been hand sewing since 1973 - it became old that same year). I will admit that hand stitching is always going to be a part of me, but a machine will be used to speed up the process! Anything hand sewn is guaranteed for life (theirs or mine, whichever comes first). I'll keep ya updated, now I have to make room so I can rock this new machine!

Square is also a great way to take payment for those who accept credit cards!

Looking at your Cobra, where are you at?