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HI Red I use a #26 needle, 346 top and 207 thread in the bobbin. I have a CB4500 so I'm not sure all heavy sewing machine is the same. Dan

I have to put the spots on first so, I can hide the bottom of the spots with the liner. so the prongs don't catch you wrist. there is no liner on the black one. just on the brown one should I cut the liner before I bevel the edge

Here are a few photo's showing the different look between sewing with 207 v's 346 I like the looks of 346 better.

Hello The problem I am having is I cant seem to cut the lining leather without cutting into the wristband. I am using a rotary cutter. Is there a better way to cut the lining? Or do I need more practice There has to be another way. Do you have any tips. You can see in the photo

Thanks for sharing you vast wisdom Bob Dan

I had that problem an it is from the top tension being to tight. I agree though you would b a lot happier with a CowBoy an a generator on your trailer. I have a CB4500 an love it. you can sew as slow or as fast as you want

Red my battery is dead in my camera an I cant find the charger. as so as I can I will post a pIc

I just read yesterday that nylon will break down an break faster in moist/dry weather. think I will stick with poly

ok sorry

nice job keep up the good work

Let me try this again as the first try did not work I've been making a lot of belts an wristbands and thought I would try my luck at doing a marbling effect. both Drk brown. Hows the bottom color look ? That is just a piece of scrap leather on the bottom.

I've been talking about it for years, I really want to make my own saddle. Can someone tell me how or what is the best way to learn. I want to learn from home if possible. Thank you Dan

If you oil before you dye don't that make it hard too get a true color when dyeing ? Do you soak in oil or just apply small amount oil ?

In every kind of work from construction to leatherwork, lamination is key for strength

Heritage from Weaver. I have their foot press an use it all the time an love it, no problems. If anything is ever wrong with something, Weaver will make it right

I've tried in the past to use Resolene in the past, I like the finish but, I can't apply without streaks.. How do you do it ? I am thinking of buying a sprayer. Does anyone know where I can buy a good one. Thank you Dan

I am just learning an was wondering if Saddle-lac is a good finish for belts & collars. What is the best finish for veg-tan leather & why

The belt looks wonderful. I think the 346 looks better. That is just my opinion, try I once, I think you will like it

Love this site. You learn so much from others. !'m 52 an never sewed a day in my life

Thank you RED. I know I set up into the morning hrs trying everything with no success an I seen your post and gave it a try. Works out great. I am using 346 top thread an 207 bobbin thread and it works great.. Thank you Thank you Saved me a lot of time and money

You are right Tom It now makes sense. I will play with it in the morning. Thank you Dan

What I mean is when you run your finger over the liner on the belt, I don't want to feel the stitching can u cut a stitching groove in thin lining leather

I'm sewing belts. I am looking for the thread to sink into the leather lining so its flush an not laying on top

These collars are beautiful.

#1 I am new to sewing an I am looking for a good lining leather. The lining leather I am using now, the thread sits on top of the lining where it will wear a lot faster. I an looking for a lining leather where the thread will pull in an lay flush with the leather so as not to wear. I use 346 thread on a CB4500 and the bobbin tension is as tight as it goes. Help #2 What is the best thread. Poly or nylon I am making belts