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  3. Posted · Edited by Grunt · Report reply

    Nice job on the holster. I like it! :cowboy:

    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 seem to see here a craftsman who has been to the east, as I have been (by way of the south).

    The way you wear your apron will announce your progress (to some of us).

    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.

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    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.

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    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?

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    Here is a front view of the sheath. The stitch length seems change a little bit as I sewed along

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    Here is view of the rear of the sheath. Are the back of the stitches supposed to look like this?

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    Any help or advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Nick

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    Grunt,

    You must then dye both the belt & liner....I dye only the belt and leave the liner natural. In the hot summer I have had black dye rub off on clothing.

    But I do have to come up with a better way.

    If there are any suggestions, out there, I would like to hear them.

    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. :unsure: 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. :cowboy:

    Learning different things and sharing knowledge is what this board is all about. :guitar::banana::taptap:

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    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

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    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

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    Slicker than spit.

    :red_bandana::red_bandana::red_bandana:

    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

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