MattW

Bob, I think I follow you so here goes... If you are seeing a "gopher Tunnel" on the back side of your work along the thread path, your presser foot pressure may be excessive. My Toro 4000 does not have a feed dog as it is only a needle feed machine. Matt

Hi Bob, I only use the stock flat, un-grooved, needle plate and 99% of my work is holsters and belts. Although I think there may be some advantages at times with the holster plate, I like the flexibility you get from the standard needle plate. I cut back my outside needle foot dramaticly. See post #5 in this thread for pics and a description. Matt

Sorry, Gomph-Hackbarth

Ask them about their headknives. I bought one at the Wickenburg show two years ago and I absolutely love it!

Beautiful!

Perfect reply to the last three, thank you

Here you go Azmal...

Call and ask Cheryl(sp?) if they have any of the thread that Frontier Gunleather uses. We had to order a case last time. Also try Luberto's Sewing Machines Matt

I order from Ferdco

I also suffer from the need to change things to my liking. I ground off the keel on the needle foot and reduced the presser foot to a presser "toe" I find it easier to do tricky stitching, stay close to molded areas, and leave a minimal footprint that i incorporate into the border. (I do have replacements handy if needed) The thread is coates 275 in buckskin color

Use a welt and it will protect the stitching. No need for any rivets. I also agree with the others. Finished edges look more professional. I would also crease the edge of the loop where there is no stitching. I really liked the creative way you locked the knife in.

Thanks Bruce.

The carving pattern is my own. I studied how scroll patterns are designed, then practiced until I had something I liked. Thanks

Tool used on stems is an unmarked antique tool similar to a hair blade for a swivel knife. I bought a hair blade for my swivel knife but i found that the antique tool does a better job. Probably going to have to get my tool maker to make a hair blade. I still want a little more definition. Tina, I use an Artisan Toro 4000 for ALL of my stitching. (Yes, I know it would be more impresive if I stitched by hand but I have to stitch a lot!)

Border stamp is a Bob Beard Ram's curl

The carving pattern is supposed to emulate firearm engraving.

Also check www.duncansoutdoor.com they make aluminum guns for molding holsters.Blue guns are great though. If you call them they may have makes/models not on the list. Matt

Thanks for the replies so far. Keep them coming.

This will be intermittent piece work for gunbelts and holsters. http://www.frontiergunleather.com/catalog/...;products_id=30 If interested, please email any questions and your price to do a belt and two holsters. Note that this is only for carving. Leather will be supplied. Looking for fast turn around. Thanks for considering. Matt

I have found that the old osbourne slot punches are a little thinner than the ones available today. To keep the loops from shifting, use a slot punch a little smaller than your strip. i.e. 7/8" slot punch 1" strip Helps if you place the slots close to each other under the cartridge. Kind of so the cartridge conceals the punched slots.

Thanks, That is a great website!

Can somebody give me an idea how this is done. picture for reference. Thanks Matt

Too bad Michaelangelo ain't around to see it. I'm sure he'd love it. Beautiful work.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...amp;#entry54346

The tool was A103 Background Tool from tandy. I used the straight row of four small bargrounder to do the edges of the design then filled in with the a103. I'm thinking about haveing a custom one made that would be closer to what you'd see on an engraved gun.