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As always Peter's work never ceases to amaze.

It's Thursday. Did I miss something?

Nice job on the holster. I like it! The more of them you make the better you will get. As far as critique, I think the folks who have posted have covered everything. As far as burnishing the edges I would suggest you do a search on the forums here, there are a few threads where people share their preferred methods. I would suggest trying the methods they suggest and finding the one that works for you. Same for finishing the leather, do some research and experiment. For me experimenting and learning is a big part of the fun. I would also like a working tools stamp. I may have to have one made. Well I would think you would wear an apron to prevent soiling of your clothes or maybe to provide a pocket for your tools. Of course you could wear it to distinghuish youself from other workmen. I guess it all depends.

Could you tell us where to get said edge paint? I looked on the Campbell Bosworth web site and could not find it. Nick

Nice set Dave!! Beautiful inlay work as always. Nick

Very nicely done indeed

For all around jaw dropping leather work Peter Main is of course on my list. As far as knife sheaths go Sandy Morrisey, Paul Long, Gary Graley, David Abramson(http://www.liftersleather.com), Dwayne Puckett (http://www.armoralleather.com), Dave Cole(who is a member here), and Kenny Rowe(http://www.rowesleather.com) do the kind of work I aspire to. Not only do all of these gentleman do fine sheath work they are generous with their knowledge as well. As far as western/saddle work there are too many folks on this board to mention. Although when I think I would like to try builing a saddle I think of the saddle Troy West built for President Bush, as the gold standard. I really want to take up boot making. So I would have to say that D.W. Frommer and Carl Chappel come to mind as inspiration.

That's pretty awesome!

Buy a nice double shoulder from Wickett and Craig, they are also having an inventory reduction sale right now. Less cost than a whole hide and some of the best leather money can buy. Once you use it you will not want to use lower quality stuff again. You will pay a little more money but you will be happier with the results. Regards, Nick

I have my new sewing machine all set up and I am learning how to use it. Right now I am using the needle that came on the machine when it arrived along with the spool of thread (size 207) that came with the machine both top and bottom. Although sewing with a sewing machine is not as hard as thought it would be, I think my machine may need some adjustment. I have included some pictures to see what I need to do. The pics are of a "practice piece" knife sheath. The first pic is of an area where I sewed forward and then in reverse. The stitches did not go into the same holes. Is there some trick to this? Is there a certain way I am supposed to reverse the stitches? Here is a front view of the sheath. The stitch length seems change a little bit as I sewed along Here is view of the rear of the sheath. Are the back of the stitches supposed to look like this? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Nick

Sorry, I should have added, I line my belts with a natural/undyed liner. If I am going to dye the outer layer of the belt I do it before gluing the two layers together. Now I use pre-dyed leather, I forgot to specify. Either way, my method is only one of many. Art's method sounds good also. Learning different things and sharing knowledge is what this board is all about.

I am no expert on the subject but here is how I do it. I cut the belt and liner straps to length and glue them together. Once the glue is dry I use an end punch to cut the tip. Then I sew the two layers together, puch the holes, and then do the finish work. Nick

Exactly!

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OK, here's my question. I just bought a new sewing machine, The Cobra 3/Artisan3000. My question is what linen threads, size and twist, can I / should I use?

Thanks for the reply. Who'd a thunk it? Drama in the world of leather sewing machines?

I am having problems finding the video Steve made, explaining set up and use of the 3000. It seems to have disappeared from this site and I forgot to download it. Also the set up manual on the Artisan website is missing as well. If some one can help me I would appreciate it. You can shoot me a PM. Thanks, Nick

Nicely done! There's no mistaking quality! Nick

Rick, It's good to see you finally post here on the forums. Nick

WOW! THere are lto's of different folks here. Let's see. I am a career Army Infantry Non Commissioned Officer stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. I have been in, between National Guard and Active duty, for 19yrs. I have been doing leather work for about a year now. I would like to do this full time but I will have to assume a second career after I retire from the Army. I have been making a little bit of money here and there from my leathr work so I am enjoying myself and making a little money. Nick

Marlon, Thanks for posting pics of these boot tops. I, for one, am always inspired by Peter Mains work and now by Travis Stillons work. Nick

As someone who subscribes to the "overbuilt" school of engineering I think you did a great job on this bag. I would buy something like that for my wife. In fact I think I will add something like that to list of things to learn to make. Nicely done, Nick

THanks for posting pics. That is an awesome pair of chaps.

Glad to see you over here Mitch! Nick

Bree, Nice Job on the belt! I have done a few belts like that all stitched by hand so I know how big a pain it is to doo all the elements of a double layer belt. From your posts I take it the Fnatastic Edge Burnisher is working well for you? I am thinking of purchasing one for doing belts and I want to get some feedback form folks who are using them. Regards, Nick