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  1. Fat Dog Leather

    Hey Sir I am a Florida girl in your neighborhood … interested in your 4 ton clicker press. Is it still available? Thanks!!

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    Loganreal I am a neighbor close to Wellington that’s interested in your 4 ton clicker. Pls let me know if it’s available. Thanks!!
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    Can't seem to load them. Pls supply a text # to forward along. Tx
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    United Carr kick press for sale. Vintage press with switchable (2) heads to allow user to alternate between dies. Small size at 18 wide X 44 tall. Works great just no use for it. The press can be removed from linkage /base & ship in 2 boxes. $400. Ships from 34972, buyer pays shipping fees.
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    If your still looking for a double head setter... I have a United Carr kick press double head setter I'd like to sell. Machine works great, just don't have a use. Came from a Levi factory in GA. If interested I can send pics. It breaks down into two pieces to be able to ship UPS.
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    Update: Weaver dies ( some but not all) are a low profile and will work on my United Carr press with a 2 3/4 " throat. The grommet setters are much taller in height, but have the 3/8 male end(s). So they may fit if you have more space in the throat. Call them directly as they can measure the dies for further details. Good luck!
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    Hi Dikman, I've recently acquired a Carr model M236 it appears fantastic at first glance, as it has two pistons side by side to load two dies at once. The issue is the jaws have a 2 3/4 inch clearance. So the dies must be very low profile. The dies available from Weaver, etc. are much taller . Any suggestions? THANKS!!
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    Now they're $2900 new.
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    Hey Wildcow I just decided to part with my Class 14 splitter. 4 yrs old, seldom used. Stored in AC, located In central Florida. Runs like a hoss!
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    Thanks for sharing ....great idea!
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    Very pretty work!!
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    Great work.....love that it is really something different!
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    Brian, I am off to buy the roller foot for my skiver and if needed utilize your adaptions. Your advice is spot on for my alligator challenges.....thank you ! Thank you ! I look forward to future info. especially on edge work as exotics / gator is always a challenge. A huge hug from me to you! Jeanne
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    Overal nicely done. But great job on the zipper too! They can be a :$&(@!
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    hi Rocky, your buckle extension method is a great idea to avoid turning horn back/exotic to eliminate cracking the gator or to just to add additional length when material is limited. thanks for sharing this clever idea!! Fat Dog - Jeanne
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    I own a cobra 4 and cannot say enough good things about the machine!!! Also own a class 18 - love it ! Customer service is excellent. Here is the link to the site: http://www.leathermachineco.com/ Located in Calf. If your in Fla contact Lui at Daddys Leather supply as they are a dealer for Cobra: 305-260-4532. Good luck !! Jeanne
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    Hey Cedric, 

    I am in Okeechobee where are you in the big Fla.?

    Jeanne

    1. Cedric LopezAlmeida

      Cedric LopezAlmeida

      Orlando

    2. Primosand

      Primosand

      Very nice work. I would like to add alligator to my bags. Where do you buy your gator hides?

      Just starting to work with leather and lambskin ... this is the top opening section of a large duffle. I'm trying to figure out how to do a very clean, reversible, lambskin lining in all my bags.

      I see we both have the same crappy cutting mat. Numbers on the inside field instead of on the outside where you would be able to see them.

      I would love to find a good reliable source for alligator hides.

      thanks for sharing

      jeff

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    You both have beautiful work.... Edge painted or turned. Very, very nice!! Thanks for sharing.
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    Brain, much thanks for the suggestions above. I am moving into a new shop and will definitely incorporate the vac system on the sander and vac on the skiver .... Using the high temp paint. Appreciate all your advice. Jeanne
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    Sad news on the cobra splitter for soft leather and exotics. The band knife splitter you note is a Big Chunk of Change....$12000. +. Too rich for my blood right now. I also called cobra to see if there is any further adjustment on the unit..... and no such luck! Here is my consew bottom feed skiver....No suction on it. The waste being cut off is always an issue unless physically removed from the bell knife area. Pls. Let me know your thoughts on the roller foot attachment for the alligator material . Thanks again!! Jeanne
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    Hi Brian, I must have misspoke ....as what I have is a cobra splitter - 14 " blade; that can be too aggressive on the gator ( see pic). The skiver I have is a consew and has the standard slightly curved foot. But I am going to go for the roller foot as you noted. Any advice on reducing the gator material on the two types of machines would be much appreciated. Thanks again on the above sanding demo; I recently used it with great success! Also will incorporate the dust collection system. Thanks Jeanne
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    Thank you all for the words of wisdom. I have had a love hate relationship with my skiver. However I do believe after reading this I must be more thorough with sharpening my knife. Appreciate the advice!
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    Rocky, great pics and super idea. I too have a skiver and band knife splitter. But to be honest I sometimes have issues reducing my alligator material and my skiver is sometimes finicky and will for no reason grab the material and scalp it..... But only on costly leather - never the less expensive. The splitter is a cobra brand and is also sometimes too aggressive for alligator. So this sanding idea is a great alternative! Thanks for the info.
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    Nice job! I really like the leaves you have incorporated.
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    Tinkertailor and Wizcrafts; Thank you both for your suggestions ..... I will try them out!
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