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    you will get a better cut with some kind of gas pressure to blow out the cut material out of the cut. some materials would require less gas pressure than others.
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    You are telling that to a master welder/fitter I know how a laser cutter works I used to work for a laser cutting company. the metal parts can be handled immediately after the part is cut and it also cuts very fast I also know that a laser cutter can cut very thick pieces of mild steel but will only cut aluminum 1/4" thick the laser also needs a shielding gas (perferrably argon) to cut the material no gas no cut
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    seems the leather could be cased before laser cutting it to keep from scorching the edges.
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    WOW, Very Nice work!
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    running the awl through crooked is a common mistake everyone makes especially starting out. making square/ straight stitch holes comes with practice.
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    That slanted stitch is what I want you can also get that slanted stitch with a round hole by knotting the stitch I have to disagree about ease it is easier to push through leather with a diamond awl than a round blade from my experience.
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    this is the kind of stitching awl I am talking about
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    well a stitching awl blade is diamond shaped and the hole is punched through at a 45 degree angle this will give you the staggered stitch. a stitching awl blade is sharper than a round awl blade therefore will push through the leather easier. I mark my stitch line then punch a hole, make a stitch. Punch a hole, make a stitch, etc.... and yes I do use the harness needles if I am making stitch holes in thick leather like a holster with a thick welt I will use my drill press on slow speed using a round awl blade but before making the stitch I will stab the round hole with my diamond shaped awl blade, stab a hole make a stitch, etc. I hope that makes sense.
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    They have their place for some projects. Looking at a lefty's perspective... you have to use the chisel on the right side of the stitch to get a good stagger on the stitches I will use the chisels on thin projects best you can do with thick projects is to use as a pricking chisel then finish the hole with a stitching awl. most of my projects I will gouge a stitching channel then use the overstitch wheel in the channel then stab the holes in with a good sharp awl.
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    pretty cool! do you cut out acrylic with a router or laser?
  11. St8LineGunsmith
    arbor press or a drill press is great for punching stitch holes in thick leather however IN my personal opinion you should learn how to use a stitching awl for projects using thinner leathers. a pricking iron is basically used for starting a stitch hole then the awl is used to complete making the hole to be stitched even when punching through leather with a press you will find the need for an awl to open up existing holes. the more you work with leather the more you will learn about what does and dont work.
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    Yep thats where I get my thread too.
  13. St8LineGunsmith
    This is JMO but I really dont see what all the hype is about Tiger thread I tried it and personally think it is over rated and over priced. but thats just me.
  14. St8LineGunsmith
    well you are in good company for most of us hand stitch because of that very reason I got a piggy bank going trying to save up enough to buy a Cobra Class 4 myself.
  15. St8LineGunsmith
    when in doubt go to the Nige Nigel Armitage's videos have been a very good resource for learning good hand sewing techniques on leather.
  16. St8LineGunsmith
    David Got A link?
  17. St8LineGunsmith
    I have been using Shotan Leather. I buy locally from American saddlery give them a call
  18. St8LineGunsmith
    I would seriously take a look at the Cobra class 4 and I also would second staying away from the tipman boss they are constantly needing re adjusting
  19. St8LineGunsmith
    DING DING DING DING... Wehave a winner folks! run the other way and don't look back!
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    Joe I thought your comment about using the wing dividers for tight curves was good advice for that is what I use when the overstitch wheel dont want to make the radius.
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    very good carving!
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    Warpe I sent you a PM
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    I pray the outcome will be in favor of you and your people!
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    red cent I must be in that 2% that don't carry cocked and locked. I have always thought it to be very unsafe practice I mean if the time comes when I need it in a situation racking a round in the chamber would be less than one one hundredth of a second. thats just my thoughts
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