TracyMoss

I have cleaned some like that with some thinner or deglazer. If you have some thinner around, try it in a small spot with a piece of woolskin.

One thing is for sure. Good tools are worth the wait.

Keep at it. You'll surprise yourself every time. Good work.

Your like a doomsday insurance salesman.

Keep them at it. Don't let it get lost.

I will PM you one of my price sheets.

Only the top link is working.

Welcome, lots of bikers around here. Were gettin' overrun. Nice seats.

You might want to reevaluate your ideas of what a good machine will cost. While you can certainly find a good used machine for that price. One that will do everything you need, will cost much more. The saddle bags will in my experience require you to buy a cylinder arm machine, unless you are just wanting to make them out of chap leather. You can make some bags out of a table machine, but usually whan a gusset is invloved the table machine doesn't allow enough clearance. Good luck in your search.

Give it time, you'll be adding a story of your own.

I mainly use Fiebings Professional Oil Dye. As for the sewing, yes if you sew too close to the buckle with a machine, causing the leather to bight down tight, it will split the flesh.

Very interesting, unique piece you got there.

You should have ordered straight from Barry. However, he probably went to wickenburg and hasn't filled any orders yet.

I agree with bruce. You must shape those ends with the leather still damp and do not sew them too close or too tight.