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Where in Texas are you located? And you said you paid $1500, but is that what you are asking?
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Very nice offer! Thanks for doing this for someone.
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Welcome Mike! The folks on here are very generous with their knowledge. If you haven't already check out the sewing machine section. There is so much information in there. Many years worth. As for the leatherworking, you may, indeed, find yourself looking for a new family of tools. Leatherworking would fit right in your wheelhouse I bet. If you have any, show us some pics of the sheaths.
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If you have trouble sourcing these closer to home or from OTB, give a holler. It would be a round about way, but I would be middleman for you, if it would help.
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I know this is in the US, but Ohio Travel Bag has them. 3/4" Shiny Gold, Handle Loop, Zinc Alloy, #P-3159-GOLD (ohiotravelbag.com)
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You mentioned sewing your project with a machine. Do you have an actual leather sewing machine or an industrial walking foot sewing machine? If you are using a household machine, the type of leather you want for this project and that machine are not compatible. You will, at the least, break a needle and mess your timing up or even destroy the machine. You may need to consider hand sewing. There is a wealth of information on sewing machines on this site. It is a whole other can of worms.
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Getting good straight cuts and issues with stitching.
blue duck replied to rckt1rcn's topic in How Do I Do That?
You have some excellent advice here, so I will not repeat it. I will only add that as you are using a fork, that might be part of the problem with alignment. The curve in a fork makes it a bugger to get a repeatable angle. Using a fork would only be good for showing you spacing. Then using an awl you make your hole. This takes practice to get the hole perpendicular and straight. A line on the opposite (same as the front) side can help show you where to come out. One trick would be to hammer your fork flat, this makes it easier to see the angle you are holding it at. You can also sharpen the tines to help give you a more defined mark. If you could post some pictures, it would help us point you in the right direction. Cheers. -
Think I might have a look at Nigel Armitage (a.k.a. @dangerous beans here).
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Sending you a vote and good luck. Some unsolicited advice....if you can edit your submission, new should be knew.
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That beats a chunk of steel that seems to leave marks. What did you use for filler? Love the worn flag look.
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2" center heel Antique Brass Buckle
blue duck replied to gdonovan's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
you might give weaver leather a look. -
Round Leather Lace Making Without any Special Tool
blue duck replied to nottotell's topic in How Do I Do That?
Thanks ! I love it. Have any more old tricks by chance? -
Ohio travel bag is also a good source. I believe you can get a catalog from them. buckleguy also has a new catalog out, haven't seen it though. just going through one you will learn lots. I do wish however , that they would show finished projects with some items.
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Hi Heather. Please check your email. email came back as undeliverable. could you please give the first part again? (before @) Or you can message me here.
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this is most excellent. really like the stand option.
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Thank you so much Mr. Wiz! Think I need to stick with the two machines even if it takes a while. If I start messing around trying to do as your blog says, I will most likely have a very expensive boat anchor.
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Thought I had a machine picked out for now and then a heavier one for down the road. Now I see this 5100. Says light to heavy leather and 69 to 415 thread. So I am wondering if any of you have practical knowledge of this machine? Kind of seems to good to be true? Thanks y'all.
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Latest card holder
blue duck replied to Danne's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Very impressive. Proof that practice does make perfect. -
Longer snaps
blue duck replied to MarlinDave's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Not sure what you have now, but look at Ohio travel bag. https://ohiotravelbag.com/collections/snaps/products/10129-blkox?variant=30383133786196 -
Those fall into the 'cool beans' category!
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I have never tried this for shoes, but for other applications, so not sure if it works. What if you took a dense foam, like Eva, in the thickness you need and add it to your last? It might need to be a bit thicker so when taping it down the compression is factored in. Good luck.
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New chest rig holster for Springfield XDm
blue duck replied to Hags's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Very nice! can we see the back as well? Is that elastic or velcro on the sides? -
I'm confused about the purpose of some of these products
blue duck replied to Chris623's topic in Getting Started
Nice looking sheath Chris. You are off to a great start. I would only add my 2 cents on your stitching. Find Nigel Armitage on both youtube and video (well worth the small fee), also dangerous beans on this site. you will learn many different ways to get the look you desire. The other bit is the length of thread. The calculator asked for ounces correct? So if you are using say 10oz leather and have 4 layers, you would enter 40oz. That will get you closer to correct length. As I wrote that it dawned on me I would make it 3 layers for the welt. Not only does the welt give the depth you need it also protects your stitching from the blade. By using 4 layers you have the blade centered on the stitching again.