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A mockup of the padding. I'm using 2mm EVA-foam and faux lace meant for furniture

I bought the Speedy Sticher to repair a pair of wading boots (for which it worked perfectly) but I definitely hear you when it comes to actual leatherworking. I'm trying to get a grip on which needles to get but the different size systems alone is a jungle. The store I bought the leather from carries sizes 2/0, 1, 2 and 3. I understand 2/0 is the biggest but I have no clue what that actually means in relation to what I'm trying to be do

Thanks for all the advice! I'm using a speedy stitcher at the moment and it is obvious aibneed to get the right tools: the stitcher is too clumsy. Or maybe it's just me

Thanks! Having a cold one and practicing stitching as we speak

Thanks! That's a Stalon Victor L suppressor, decent quality and, most importantly, makes the rifles almost perfectly balanced. Thanks! I have marked the strap for stitching but when I practiced a bit I realized I need to practice way more to be able to make something that looks ok. I use the gun mostly for roe deer and fowl (black grouse, capercaillie) and the occasional fox (scabies is very common here unfortunately). I considered a .223 and I think it might actually suit my purposes a bit better. I got this one at 230 USD so I couldn't pass it up This little project has opened a can of worms I can tell you that: I'm itching to practice stitching now and all of a sudden I see a lot more practical use for leather pretty much everywhere Thanks!

Heya! I needed a new sling for my Tikka M55 .243, or, to be honest, for the new Helia scope on top of it. My old sling was a bit unreliable and it never felt good to carry that scope on a crappy sling. So, I bought a piece of leather, made a simple template in CAD and went to town with a boxcutter and some other tools I had in the shed. It's not super pretty, but it does the job as intended. Also, I am already looking for new things to make so I guess I might have a new hobby.

Heya! You wouldn't happen to have any of these left? /Martin