Riemer
-
Content Count
38 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Recent Profile Visitors
1,874 profile views
-
You're too good to me, Fred. Yeah, a rotary knife is a great idea. The blades are darn expensive, but now that I think about it, what a time saver it will be cutting out dozens of the things. The largest one would be 12" x 16". I have a 4'X8' cutting mat. That's good to know!! I was worried about acrylic because of how hard it would be to cut to size (which would then be a benefit when it comes to using it as a template). Polyethelene seems like a good choice. I'll have to see if there are any commercial outfits here.
-
Hey there, Mr. Bags. That'd be great! Let me know. Hey Fred. Thank you, that does help. As I said before, I'm not cutting some thick leather or anything, just some nylon lining fabric fairly imprecisely I might add. So MDF might be the best choice. I'll have to do some intense head-scratching however, and convert your European milometers to good 'ol inches. :D
-
Thank you for the suggestions! I could certainly use MDF, but didn't want to worry about cutting away at it when I'm running my knife along the side. Is there much of a problem with this from your experience? I was thinking a soft plastic like that used in corrugated signs would have the same issue. I'm in the US. I was thinking of just getting a sheet of the stuff and cutting it with a miter saw (the templates are just rectangles). Amazon.com has sheets of acrylic, polypropylene, mylar, ABS, and other such things. I just have no idea what the qualities of any of these are. Perhaps there is a plasticworker.net that I should consult. :D
-
I’m trying to find a good plastic to use to make templates out of that I can also use as cutting guides. I’d like it to be fairly substantial (1/8” or so) and able to be used as a cutting guide as well. I would be using them to cut lining fabric, not leather, so it wouldn’t be important that I could get the cut super precise. If anyone has used a specific type of plastic for this application, or if you have any informed ideas, that would be great! Links to suppliers would also be helpful!
-
I wanted to know if anyone has had successful and pleasurable dealings with a die manufacturer. I don't want/need to buy a clicker, but instead would like to simply use my mallet. I'm not certain as to if there is a different kind of die I would need because of this. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
-
What's the name of his shop?
-
I am currently in the market for some Kangaroo leather pieces (specifically brown and black). They don't need to be large by any means. If anyone knows of a place where I can buy some, please let me know. Additionally, if someone is a whip maker or happens to have bulk scrap lying around, please let me know.
-
I asked tippmann before I bought the machine what I should use for this application. They just said i needed the center presser foot. I will try to decrease the presser foot tension, as it does seem to exacerbate the problem. However, the creasing tends to happen simply because I have to turn the leather inside-out, regardless of my stitching it or not.
-
I need help figuring out how to get my leather not to crease. I started off stitching everything by hand and didn't have this problem. Now that I'm using a sewing machine (Tippmann Boss), I have to turn the corners inside out to stitch them, which often leads to creases. Is there anything I can treat the leather with first before I stitch to prevent it from creasing? Or perhaps a way of stitching that would prevent this? Either that or maybe there is a way to remedy the problem after it occurs.
-
Riri zippers are the best on the market, and they have the price tag to prove it. Then again, if you are going to be spending that much to make a book bag, might as well make it the best you can. The cheapest place I have found to buy them are at buckleguy.com.
-
I'm interested. I've emailed you.
-
Did you just tell Ohio Travel Bag that you were an "established leather crafter"? Or how did you get to order from them.
-
I'm looking for line 20 size parallel spring snaps. They're the same design as the glover snaps that Tandy sells but much larger. Anyone have any ideas of suppliers?
-
Tiger Thread In The U.s. At Windmill English Saddle Supply.
Riemer replied to Dangerous Beans's topic in Suppliers
Busted. -
Got an answer on a different thread. Thank you for your help.