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I am in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Could you please email pictures? I use slotted conchos on guitar straps. Thanks john@geckoleatherworks.com

How do you set the rivets without damaging the pyramids/tops?

I don't come here often enough. That's out of control cool!!!!! I've NEVER seen the headstock covered!!! Incredible work!!!

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Really nice!! I want to try one of these

For sale is my Chikon STH-8BL.Exactly the same as the Consew 206RB,.with a walking foot. I bought this 2 years ago and had a servo motor installed. I only learned how to use it a few months ago. I need something that will sew a heavier thread. Comes with manuals.Light. Prewound bobbins. and 6 spools of 69 weight thread in white, black, brown, red, silver and blue/turquoise Will not ship. May drive a few miles to meet $800 Best to email me at john@geckostraps.com

Bob, I owe you a HUGE thank you. Your video literally got me started. I learned so much from those videos and have taken off from there. My passion for leather started with those videos, and 200 guitar straps later my life has changed. Thank you

Wow!!! Nice!!!

Someone gave me a pen pad for Christmas. A pretty good sized one at that. What is the best software to utilize this thing? If I can trace something, that would be great I don't know much about these programs

I was wondering if there are any leather guilds or groups of any kind in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area? Anyone ever been to this horse show? 2016 Midwest Horse Fair https://www.facebook.com/events/223209451343853/ Wondering if there was anything leather related there?

I've purchased several templates from Black River, and have been unhappy with the results. I bought a biker wallet, and a med-large holster templates. Not a fan. Just my .02

I've been making guitar straps for a few years. My best selling strap has oval slotted conchos. At first I had no problem finding them. I started looking a couple of days ago to replenish my stock. Seems my past sources are out. Anyone know of any secret sources, or have any they want to get rid of? Thanks I've looked at conchos.com, and Springfield Leather

Nice job!!!. Nice bass too

He just wants the color of the natural leather. He actually wants a "cream" type of color. I showed him a piece of raw veg, and thats exactly what he wants. Now I know him, and like I said in my original post, hes a sweater. Its my concern more then his.

I have a good friend that asked me to make him a guitar strap that is... raw. That is no dye. I've never done this before. He wants the color of the raw leather. I know this guy is a big sweater when he plays. I am worried about the sweat leaving stains or discoloring the leather. I use a furniture grade leather on my straps as a backer. Any tips? Thanks

Very nice!!! Nice guitar too

What does a typical side from them cost? I've heard good things about W & C

I'm tired of the local Tandy's inventory. Anyone know of any places in the Milwaukee Wisconsin area to get veg tan leather? Thanks PS- I prefer someplace local, as I've had bad experiences buying sides sight unseen.

Very cool!!!!!

I never looked in the craftaids. They are awesome!!

Awesome work!! I'm trying to figure out the Celtic knot just like you're doing it.

This is STILL for sale. $30 shipped CONUS

Thanks Wiz. My straps consist of 5-6 oz. Veg with a 2-3 oz. upholstery lining. I also know of a used Artisan 618-1sc in town. Just out of my range. $$ I may have to take another look at it

I've been making guitar straps for 2 1/2 years. Been getting serious the past 6 months. I have a local tailor thats been sewing my straps for me. Seems I've been paying him ALOT of money lately. $20 a strap to be exact I'm thinking its time to get a machine and learn how to do this on my own. I can spend $800-1000 on a machine. This would be a good time to mention, I don't know the first thing about sewing or sewing machines. Here is one I am intrigued by. http://www.ebay.com/itm/310343894852?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Its in Chicago which is drive able for me What exactly do I need to sew.....7-9 oz. Leather? Thanks

Awesome!!