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UT3200: Flatbed attachment for the Cowboy CB-3200
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to Uwe's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Hi there, is this thing still available? The link doesn't work... I am planning to get a 3200 end of the year, so this would be a nice addition. Thanks for getting back to me! -
Singer 45K89 Info And Help Wanted
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to muzisch's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
OK; it was because of some old sticky oil... I cleaned everything, changed some stuff on the Motor etc and I have now a nice, slow running Singer! :-) Thanks a lot you guys! It helped me a lot and it's much apprecciated! Greetings from Switzerland... :-) Andy -
Singer 45K89 Info And Help Wanted
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to muzisch's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Ok, first of all, thanks a lot to you guys!!! Yes, the foot was locked, and it came undone when I've loosened the screw you've mentioned Jimi... Yes; I do have a coupole of different feet, and I am now at the point where the machine is running and stitching quite fine, but: I need to finetune the walking foot... Any suggestions (it doesn't say anything in the manual)? Also; there's another thing: The foot isn't pressing all the way down; there's a gap of maybe 2mm under it when it's down. This makes sewing thin material impossible of course... Thanks a lot again! -
Singer 45K89 Info And Help Wanted
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to muzisch's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Hello All, I picked up this Singer 45K89 today, and it has that Ring-Foot, which I haven't seen on a Machine yet... Also, the walking/jump-Foot seems to be locked (maybe because of the Ringe-Attachment?) Does anyone know what this thing is, and how I get the machine to work? Motor runs, she looks quite good in shape, I guess, it shouldn't be a huge thing to get her going? Thank you in advance! -
First Saddle
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to Blackbirdhills Andy's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Thinking about quitting while making it; and just before it's finished, thinking about the next ten... haha :-) I will do a smaller cutout the next time; a more "flowing" one would be nicer anyway I guess... Thank you!- 6 replies
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Blackbirdhills Andy replied to Blackbirdhills Andy's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Thanks a lot; yep, some of that stuff I was thinking of when I first wrote about some problems here and there :-) But I've learned a lot and I'm ready for my second saddle ;-) That Rigging is plugged btw :-) Thanks a lot for your answer; good, helpful points there...- 6 replies
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Blackbirdhills Andy replied to Blackbirdhills Andy's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Thank's a lot Thorsten! It is very much appreciated! :-)- 6 replies
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Hello all, It's been a while since I have been here to show some of my stuff, but since I am now (almost) done with my very first saddle (stirrups and breast collar are waiting to be done), I wanted to post some pictures of it here... I have chosen DVDs and books as sources, I've made my own patterns, and since almost every saddle over here is more for recreational riders than the hard working cowboy, I have made some decisions considering weight etc... The Saddle is made for my wife, it is all handstitched, it's got a 16" Seat, Small Skirts, inskirt rigging, and features a rather simple border tooling :-)... I've had some problems here and there, but all in all, for my first saddle I am very proud... Alltough I am a little bit scared; feel free to critique whatever you may find odd or "special"... haha :-) Thanks, Andy
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Hello Keith, First of all a big thank you for your posts, I enjoy reading them all and learning a lot from you! Question: Is it possible to post some pictures of the "Laser-Process?" And how do find your main reference points such as the center line? (If you have the laser attached to the stand, i suppose it's not guaranteed that the tree is in the right position for the laser? or do you have kind of a "locking-possibilty" on that stand, so every tree sits on it the same?) I am looking forward to your answer, regards, Andy
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Thanks; I oiled it yesterday; no problem at all...
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Hi there, I'm currently working on a pair of chinks with a two-tone (brown/Natural) carving. My question is: I'm done with everything, now I'm a bit scared of oiling, because the color could get smeared, right? Or am I safe with just lightly touching it up with some oil on a sponge? I use fiebings professional oil dye... After that, I was planning to use bag kote, but I can use a can of leather sheen too if thats safer... thanks a lot!
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Blanchard Plough Gauge, Any Information?
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to Blackbirdhills Andy's topic in Leather Tools
Hey Trox, No problem; your answer was very interesting and useful! Why did you delete it?! Thanks a lot anyway, Regards from switzerland Andy -
Hello there! Well, if I look at my finished pieces, there's always one (or two ;-) little things I know I can do better on the next one, even if it's just me seeing it... And I guess that'll never change, right? :-) We are always learning and moving forward, and that's what I like about Leatherwork... There's so much to learn and know about, and I don't think it'll fit all in one lifetime? And if we ever come to a point where we stop learning, we'll probably lose- or allready have lost- the love for our craft... BTW: I'm definitly planning to do a nr. 3 and 4 and 5 etc, but first of all, I need a decent nr 1 and 2! haha :-) Andy
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Hello Randy, Thanks for your suggestion! Yeah, there's always something to do while the glue is drying, right? ;-) In fact, even my mentor, who's a master saddle maker, does only work on one saddle at the time... I will order two trees at once, because I live in switzerland and shipping etc is expensive. But when it comes to building the saddles; I'll take my time! So one at a time will be my choice too... Have a nice day/evening, Andy
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Thanks a lot, I think I get what you mean now! :-) Anyway, my goal was not to separate them in the first place, so I'll stick with the combined solution for now... I will continue to draw and I have an old, broken "cheapo" saddle here where I can check all the stuff I'm working on... And someday, I'm gonna order that tree! ;-) Thanks a lot again, it's good to know that there's people out there willing to help! :-) Andy
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Hello there, Thanks for your feedback! I was sketching and drawing today, did you by any chance mean something like this? :-) Nice Saddles that you build!
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Adam, That's exactly my thinking too! ;-) I have looked at that same picture a couple of times before, and another member sent it to me as well. It's interesting, and I think I'm gonna contact the maker to get a little more information on it... However, I'm still wrapping my head around the version I did, since my saddle(s) would be covered with a back jockey, I think it would be easier to have a smoother look, 'cause the way it is on the picture, there's 3 layers of leather, and they would cross underneath the jockeys, so that would be a bulky story I guess... Thanks from switzerland, Andy
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Hi Adam, First of all thank you for your answer! I think maybe I'll have to draw the thing proper; it's just a rough sketch, so the rear rigging position is not exact and thought trough yet, it's just there to show that the rigging is gonna have a rear one too... Anyway, good points you mentioned there! Sorry for not being more exact! :-) Thanks, Andy
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Hello everyone here, First of all, I'd like to thank you all for the great tips and topics here! I'm doing Leatherwork since 2 Years now, and with a new work-shop coming in our new home, I'll be ready to take the next step and make my very first saddle. I've been reading, and watching everything about saddles I could in the last half a year, and I visited courses and schools about horses, saddles and their physiology.... I'm planning to build my first one (maybe 2 simultaneously, one for my lady, one for me) on a wade tree (if everything goes well on one of rod nikkels). And I am thinking and sketching now the parts of my first saddles. I'm a huge old-time fan, so I came up with this sketch of an old timey sam stagg-style front rigging, connected with the back rigging. Now all of you professionals out there, your opinion is very important to me! I wanna learn from the best and keep up the good work and tradition! :-) Is there any point on this (rough) sketch you wouldn't recommend me to try? Thanks a lot in advance! Greetings from switzerland, Andy
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1/3 Scale Saddle.... What Do You Think
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to doubleLL's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Hello there, Yes you are right, those are too small for my project, but thanks a lot anyway! Regards, Andy -
1/3 Scale Saddle.... What Do You Think
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to doubleLL's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Hi there, Well, anyone who's willing to sell and ship to switzerland... :-) I would prefer rather larger treesizes (i think yours are larger than LL's, right) cause I think it's easier to handle... Thanks! -
1/3 Scale Saddle.... What Do You Think
Blackbirdhills Andy replied to doubleLL's topic in Saddle & Tack Maker Gallery
Hi there and greetings from switzerland! I love your mini-saddles, they look great! Since I am getting into Saddle-Making, I am considering doing miniature versions of my planned Saddles to display them in my shop... Would you consider selling some of your trees? :-) Regards, Andy -
Hi Screed, Is it still available? What would be your absolute best price? And would you send them over to switzerland? Kind regards, Andy
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Hi Elwood, are these still available? What would be your absolute best price, and would you send them over to switzerland? :-) greetings, Andy