Coho

GREAT WORK !

Wow, really cool design concept ! I have been putting off making belts for 6 months now despite a TON of requests, but I think its time to give a few a try. Great work on that belt !!!

Can anyone help me with my new(used) sewing machine settings/setup ? Machine is a Mach 1 (from Leighton's) - same as a Techsew GA5-1. Triple checked thread feed - thats good, triple checked bobbin, thats good, when I sew, after about 6-10 stitches, I get a birdsnest on the underside of the leather and then the thread breaks. I am not exactly sure how to adjust either of the thread tensioners up or down (I know to turn them, but tried both ways and still getting the same birdsnests). Help is appreciated as I am trying to sew a suede backing onto a rifle sling & need the machine ! lol Thanks in Advance - Coho

Wow. Seriously wow. Makes me realize I am making things at a MAYBE 10% skill level - but excites me to know JUST HOW much more there is for me to have fun learning and getting better ! Thanks you !

I bought some from the guy off eBay and they work very nicely : >>> Grizzly Stamp <<<

Hi guys, I am new to leather working but have been making holsters, knife & axe sheaths & belts & business is booming (I am turning people away as I just don't have the time to make it all). As such, I want to buy a machine to drop my time per piece & start some larger projects (I am not looking forward to hand stitching full rifle scabbards !). I have been doing my reading here and searching the net for months for a good machine at a VERY decent price (as the recession hits everyone). I would love to spend the cash one time for a 'do everything' machine, but I don't have the spare $2500 + dollars right now , but I have found what seems like an ok deal to start sewing. Here is what I found : Leighton's Mach 1 Industrial sewing machine, $1000 local sale (save the shipping costs - BONUS), this one DOES have Reverse ! & comes with extra bobbins, table made for it, a few other extra's, and it has been set up to stitch saddlery & harnesses - so I know it will handle heavier leather for my holsters, thick sheaths, etc. What I WANT is a jump foot machine with a Needle pull through - one time buy, never need another machine. I am aware it's not the BEST machine for holsters, scabbards & sheaths as read on other posts here : http://leatherworker...?showtopic=9019 My QUESTION is whether I should buy it even though the needle and feed aren't ideal for holster work, and try to sell later or just hold off and buy the big one - ONE time maybe a year from now (ugg - I really want to get into the stitching and more projects to sell). I have to make my savings go as far as I can, so if compromise ISN'T worth it, I will wait, but if it is a great start I will consider and likely buy it. >>> Some of my stuff so far <<< You can see my hand stitching is good & getting better, but time wise... This is the actual machine here :

Great start - looking forward to the finished pair !

Really clean & precise edged form, whats your secret ??

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ !! What a GREAT Idea !! Looks Super clean and the tiny championship plates are such a nice touch ! Mind if I use the idea and try one for myself (not NFL though - lol)

Absolutely fantastic work ! and REALLY well done tutorial !

WOW !