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WOW very impressive KUDOS to you db

Looks like I'll be on my butt, foot up for the next couple months or more,,, ankle surgery,, old issue,, as well as getting old issue SO basic Q's for braiding needed,, want to get set up before I'm grounded,,,,will be limited for at least a month just getting around to gather tools, so looking to put a box of gear, ready and at hand or hooks length away... 1 or 2 good books reference's,, that cover ,trimming and covering items, and or whips, all the pinned post here,will be repeatedly viewed, any thought as to supplies,, for starters, size ,lengths, basic tools lacing, para cord, a couple of pieces of leather with holes for connecting two as in cases or seats, sides or panels something I can practice on and take apart many times to re braid and learn,,, only have a short window to gather the items and or order as in a week or so,,,,,if all the moons and star align,, insurance and doctors agree,,,, Thanks, and help me keep some sanity,,,,,really David

check the pinned post at the start of this section and many of your questions will be answered ,,,, http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=25239,,,,,,,,,,, there are several dealers, who support the site we need to support them .. you will more than likely end up with a 441 clone sold here, I'm partial to the Cobra 4 and Steve, but talk to all and make your choice,, support is very important after the sale, so look for the post and info re: the vendors ,here, there are many friendly and helpful members here to answer all the questions you will have but read the link, first and get a direction and and go with it, David

I am also looking for a doctor's bag pattern. Can you send it to budd2day@yahoo.com it would help a lot. Thanks, David

BRAVO ,,,,,,,,,, very nice db

its a very small machine but interesting looking,,,,

easy to find on line ,I have a consew 227r and very happy easy to use and maintain, you will be a happy camper within the limits of the machine, don't try to over kill it and just follow the instruction, read first and follow,,,,lol,, db best of luck and happy sewing

Do you still have any for sale?? have some interest,,David

Welcome and I'm in Gainesville, GO GATORS,, wondering how far apart are we location.... and might have some interest David

have plans to upgrade to just this idea,, looking for the motor first,,,,,but needs to be REAL cheap$$$$ I have a couple extra winders but not the motor yet,,, hint,, hint $$$$$cheap,$$$,, any extra motors out there ???? swap?????

Sweet... just like my current one,but mines cordless,,,,lol ,,,db

thanks Wiz looking to spend $$ wisely not over kill I have been shopping with the dealers here but looking to hear from experience as to the order of need or most needed

Why splitter before skiver,,, if I have to order a hide I could have them split to uniform thickness?? first thought??? if a splitter a small bench top 6"-9"? or a larger 12"+?? powered ??? or what is a good compromise??? riveter a soon must I'm learning,,also

Have several ways to sew light to heavy material, What is the best NEXT choice for the $$$ spent,, Skiver,,,, strap cutter,, splitter,,,Riveter looking to increase return on time and output,, not doing saddles, or holsters, but headed down the path of belt making, tack repair, and bag construction,chaps, limited tooling , not in a particular order, but as demand requires and the mind wonders skiver best first choice ??,,offers many ways to cleanly finish and fold as well as flex for bag corners?? strap cutter clearly increases production of belts, tack and long items.. hand cutting right now ?? splitter makes doubling layers easy to get thickness desired ?? Rivet setter makes setting easy as well as adding decorative spots and bling,, hammering them now ??? All will be needed at some point, but what is the path you have taken and why?? and how have you done some of your work and bypassed the investment and made things work?? as well as what your focus is,,,thanks David

interested in the end punches will pm in the AM

Sorry for the slow follow up but nice to hear back, been trying to get things in order on many fronts David

LOVE THE BROWN?TAN and white text areas MUCH BETTER THAN THe blue grey

a thought when doing any grinding or buffing SS, used only al oxide material/ wheel/paper, non ferrous or a SS brush DO NOT use any thing on SS that has brushed/ground/sanded, Steel as it will pu and carry the iron oxide to the SS and VIOLA rust on SS

May I ask ???? a moderator to close and or link this to the servo fixed thread GREAT INFO AND THOUGHTS

I think this is what you are asking for,,, http://www.campbell-...Point-Part1.pdf or http://www.campbell-bosworth.com/supply/needles.html

For $40 looks like you have a start, some basic tools and a few other things,, so why worry the stamps +- 18, @ $5-7 new,,, or more a swivel knife @ $20 new,,,, a mallet, $10,,,, if bought new my guess $125++ so don't worry what anyone thinks ,, ,put to use and its a bargain,,,,,,, left in the box well?????

Sent message looking for skiver David Thanks

Before you have the first cut made,..... PLAN ,,,,go PAPER,, and lay out,,,, look,,,,,lay out ,,,look again,,all options and look again, think of how you will walk in the room ,and where you want to work,,, and what's stacked behind the door,,,lol,, and how you work, before you finalize any work space, drawers stacks left and right of main area,,,,tools left or right ,,, sewing,, finish ,,, IT WILL CHANGE,, hopefully not a lot from original plan,, also think about a folding attachment same height as bench to expand counter space for the times when you need to lay out a pattern on a side or large piece of material and easy to take down and store out of way or against the wall,, 8'x 2.5' is a nice area for a lot of things if you have a plan,Also look at overhead cabinets/shelves for more space over work area but set them higher than normal so not to interfere with the work bench but still be useful tape your work area out on the floor,,,,an sit at it and get a feel as to what you want and need and what works ,,,,,,, life size,,,,, stack some things there to get a feel of whats the right height or not use the space as best as you can with in reason just my 2 cents and its over priced at that,,, David

I guess this is for one of each strap ??? An inventory of items might be adventitious and helpful??