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I am about to push the button on a Bunkhouse embosser. I was very impressed with Ray! Both knowledgeable and personable. I was going to go with the Tandy but it seems that the Bunkhose unit isn't limited to straps and one could do borders and edges on larger pieces. Andy tips or comments would be appreciated. Thanks! Bob

The HFDB mallet is very useful for punches and snaps setting as well. I use it when I don't want to ding my good maul. The heavy HFDB hammer is great for heavy tasks like whacking the arbor press or using large punches. on heavy leather. Cya! Bob

Bought that one...not usable... Went with the Colewood Super Pro II, lots of tips and not too hot for leather. Cya! Bob

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BTW I was complementing you on no hardware! Cya! Bob

You can always have a machine shop drill a hole in the foot to take the handles. There are presses available that are pre drileld to take attachments: http://www.zoro.com/g/00139275/k-G4937396?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_Shopping_Feed&kpid=G4937396&gclid=CI6Pi-bGhL4CFRRbfgodwiUAZA Cya! Bob

Nice work, more pics would be welcome! I just don't understand why someone would make a custom strap with metal hardware. I guess they never scratched a vintage instrument! Cya! Bob

Jason, Are you in the US or UK? Harbor Freight is the place to grab one of these presses. Get the 1 ton (a bit more $$) if you do any stamping. Cya! Bob

An arbor press would be ideal http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-ton-arbor-press-3551.html Cut some of the handle off the pricking irons or have a hole drilled in the press to take the handle. Also great for stamps. Average cost around $25 with the usual discount coupons. Cya! Bob

Yup same about spelling..that's gelding not gilding which is what they do with the colonial carved eagles around Boston. Cya! Bob (former North Showa resident)

The 3200 comes stock with a table. Maybe you should have gone that route? I prefer to stand at mine which is why I ordered the stand. Cya! Bob

Thanks! That fits in nicely with some new products I am launching. I have been using 6-7 spi but I may try 5 for the next prototype. Cya! Bob

Is there an ideal (both aesthetic and/or mechanical) stitch length for specific sizes of thread. I thought I saw a post about it but I can't find anything in the archives. Thanks! Bob

Available from Toledo for $95 Cya! Bob

I bought my cutting top at Hancock Fabrics for around $25 and built the table for it. I also purchased 3 yards of black vinyl and stapled it around the sides with the front a single panel which I flip over when I need to retrieve leather. Works like a champ. I have a 65mm rotary cutter for suede. Great cutting surface! Cya! Bob

I just built a cutting table 60" x 36" out of 2x4s and plywood with the surface at 44" . I made two shelves. The bottom shelf is fixed and the top shelf slides out. The bottom shelf is for storage of rolled pieces and the top for flat. I keep untrimmed leather rolled and then flat once trimmed. Cya! Bob

I got hooked on the leather biz because I needed a new belt and I couldn't find a 1 1/4 off the shelf to fit the buckle I have had for 40 years. You are looking at a VERY expensive belt! I have worn it every day since completed. It works! pants haven't fallen off once! Cya! Bob

Of course Bob sell a "flat table work platform" that attaches to the cylinder machines and converts it to a flat bed. I would definatly consider Bob. An industrial sewing machine makes a pretty big paperweight! Cya! Bob

Thanks for the heads up WL! I use lead scuba weights covered in leather as a weight when I am tooling. Turns out the scuba weights are an alloy which is much harder than pure lead and not a hazard, even with no covering. The most dangerous issue is dust that can be inhaled or any particles that can be ingested. At least in the scuba community, handling lead weights is not regarded as hazardous. In addition, I no longer reload with un-plated lead bullets, healthier for reloading and for shooting as well. Cya! Bob

Amazing! How many hours do you have in this project? thanks! Bob

Harbor Freight has some inexpensive dead blow mallets. +- $6 with discount. I will often use one when my expensive Stohlman is being used by my assistant.. I also have a larger dead blow for other tasks like punched and cutters. Cya! Bob

Well if you ever need any help Stateside, just send me a PM. I used to live in Berks and won many cups at my local clay club, much to the chagrin of the locals. Getting a shotgun cert was a real process. I always walk around, when in the UK, with a 4" assisted opener... I had one confiscate at Heathrow when I forgot to pack it, and BA put it in a box and hand delivered it to me at my home 2 weeks later. Here in AZ you can walk into a shop, buy any hand gun , and then walk out with it in your pocket, no permit required. Here it is state by state. So imagine being able to carry a hand gun in Berks but not in Surrey and then its OK on Ox... Cheers! Bob

очень, хорошо! Bob

There are no offensive weapons displayed on this Website. Knives shown are designed for and solely intended as cutting tools for use by responsible law abiding Bushcrafters, Hunters, Fishermen etc. within the scope of Section 139 Criminal Justice Act 1988 in which it is stated; 'It is an offense to Have with you without Good reason or Lawful authority in a Public place an article, which has a blade or is sharply pointed or a folding pocket knife which has a blade with a cutting edge which exceeds 7.62cm (3 inches) Yikes! So carrying a kitchen knife you just purchased at Marks and Sparks is illegal? A bit different here in Arizona! Nice work BTW. Tough to find Toad in the Hole in Tucson! Good luck selling the Singer, Bob

Worked for me! Cya! Bob