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Thanks Mike. I'm sure this will be very handy once I get the damn thing working.The software on the usb has MAC in it and windows can't open the driver.exe file. Seller has pointed me to the latest version of the software which seems to be exactly the same. If you've any idea what I'm doing wrong make it basic please. I've told seller all this and left a phone number saying if anyone speaks english to call me and we'll go through it together. It all seems to be working ok. does the corners and center from the console. but no interface.

My one of these arrived today. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7000mW-Offline-USB-Laser-DIY-Logo-Engraver-155x175mm-Cutter-Mark-Machine/133058627180?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D7c78d5b74a4a49d185e8ca86c22b8a66%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D10%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D133137836229%26itm%3D133058627180%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac34f2482-d8fd-11e9-89d6-74dbd1805e41|parentrq%3A3d545f1916d0ad4a4cebd6c0ffa92ade|iid%3A1 I was feeling quite smug seeing as it was £280 and I got it for £274. Then I went on Ali Express and found some a lot cheaper. One worked out at about £209 delivered I think. Whether true or not the deal I think was for three more days. Haven't unboxed mine yet so can't say if it's shite or not. Will certainly let you know but just thought for anyone thinking about it, might be worth a look.

I've just ordered this one Andy. At 7000mw it seemed it had more power than the other cheap ones. I realise now that there's more to it than that. I won't ask too much of it. Just hope it'll be ok. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7000mW-Offline-USB-Laser-DIY-Logo-Engraver-155x175mm-Cutter-Mark-Machine/133058627180?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D7c78d5b74a4a49d185e8ca86c22b8a66%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D10%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D133137836229%26itm%3D133058627180%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2481888&_trksid=p2481888.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3Ac34f2482-d8fd-11e9-89d6-74dbd1805e41|parentrq%3A3d545f1916d0ad4a4cebd6c0ffa92ade|iid%3A1

They appear to have bristles which seem to make the difference. Check this out at 48:41

Where to buy those flat plastic glue spreaders guys? They look like flat thin paint brushes. They appear to give much greater control when applying glue.

Oh ! Excellent. What we call a touch in the UK.

If I didn't know better no one could convince me that that was a piece of leather. Simply outstanding.

Thank you Roland.

I do see the attraction. There's not much in the way of machinery that was so well designed and built 150 yrs ago that they can still be used today.

Thanks Mike (I think). So presumably the bottom plate is smooth and the top foot (or needlebar?) acts like an upside down feed dog?

OK, so what's a jump foot (meaning how does it work?) and a long beak shuttle? Some of us didn't cut our teeth on a sewing machine.

So what's different about this one?

Good to see you happy Folker. What does SV mean?

I went to JT Batchelor in London yesterday. I can't praise them enough for their helpfulness and patience. They even offered to split small amounts if I couldn't get the thickness I wanted. Whilst I was there I met a rather interesting chap called Alex Laredo, still making bullwhips and bits and pieces at 83 years young. He made all the leatherwork in this pic.

That's really good. I used the same letters on my daughters bag but I had to leave it plain because I didn't have these. Just ordered some. Thank you.

Having a go won't hurt if it's had it's day anyway. Or leave it as it is and measure the individual pieces as best you can, cut them out in card and assemble. I'm in exactly the same boat but I'll wait awhile before diving into the itty bitty stuff. Good luck.

I've just bought this one for another of my daughters. Simple enough for me I think. Picked up some nice cheapish clothing weight leather in various colours yesterday. I'm hoping to back it with pigskin before cutting out. The instructions leave a bit to be desired but should be ok. I'll let you know how I get on. https://www.etsy.com/uk/transaction/1694341638

If you want to see an absolute genius with a bit of leather and a sewing machine check this guy out. Ya know those two colour seats you get in Ferraris etc ...... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_8PUaXqvjSq3p1lYouXzQ

Thanks Rocky, or is it Harry? There isn't much more to say really. Tonys (Dieselpunk.Ro or Nitekore) designs are easy to follow. I printed out the patterns on card. Some have to be joined because of the constraints of A4. There is some wastage because you cut them oversize, tape them down and cut/punch to get the finished pieces. Not sure if I will print them out again for the next one or use the old ones because they are now essentially templates so avoiding some wastage. I went with this design because it looks good and is practical whilst being doable for a newbie. No skiving for example. The holes were 1.5mm and I used John James 002 needles with 1.2mm flat waxed poly from Tandy because it's much cheaper than many of the alternatives. I struggled a bit with the needle/hole size and I noticed in Tonys video that he was using an oval punch the crafty sod. Mind you, if you go with an oval punch it's obviously critical that you line it up properly every time. Most of it I could get in a horse so not too bad but the hardest part was stitching the back panel to the front flap because you have to keep moving the flap back and forth. No glue was used in any of it. I was told the leather was pull up but I think it's oil tanned. It was expensive at any rate. Just neatsfoot and resolene on top IIRC. Here's a pick of the start. ( for someone with not much more to say, I said a mouthful didn't I.)

Thank you Mr Gaunt but it really wasn't difficult. Extremely time consuming yes but I don't even like to think about punching all those holes and hand stitching. Once I get over the trauma and think about doing another I'll think about doing it lighter like beige and tan with dark edges. I'll also use much thinner leather on the full width pockets but most of all I'll think about where I can machine rather than hand stitch which will save a bunch of time. Talking about using less leather, Now that I have the pattern pieces cut out they've sort of become templates so I won't waste so much leather by having to cut oversize and taping before the final cuts. I should add that I printed the patterns on card.

I forgot, there's a tan kote before the resolene as well.

Just Fiebings tan dye, neatsfoot and resolene.