bikermutt07

Texas Custom Dies.

I will keep you in mind, Will.

And, the outlaw is priced somewhat (1395.00) lower than the 3200 (1895.00). Close, but the 3200 tops out at 1/2" lift and 346 thread. The outlaw carries the same capacity as the 3500 with a 7/8" lift and 415 thread at 2395.00. All three machines have the 9" throat. So, the outlaw is a whole thousand dollars cheaper than the comparable powered machine. But, the I don't think the outlaw comes with a table, though I bet shipping is a good deal cheaper. Just making note for information's sake.

What about a top and bottom feed sliver? Are these no good leather thicker than say 2oz either?

Not sure of the machine, but the rolls are 80 U.S.

The machine is pretty new. It just came to market and I don't know of anyone who has one yet. I'm sure it is great and the cowboy service is second to none. Maybe someone here has gotten one and will chime in.

Elven magic.

Good job.

Bravo!

I didn't know it was possible to sew gussets like that on a cylinder bed. There is so much to learn about these machines.... Great looking bag. Love it.

Oh. I saw a video recently where a man was using a ring bending machine for a low cost investment. They run about 3-400 dollars. Here is the video...

A really sharp knife will help with the round corners. Look for a clicker, detail, or pattern knife. Learn how to sharpen and strop it. Even if it has "razor sharp" disposable blades. Learning to sharpen is an often overlooked aspect of this craft in the beginning. I was guilty of it too. We just don't know what we don't know in the beginning. There are lots of things to learn in this craft. And, to become great at all of them takes time, mistakes, utter failures, box fulls of abandoned mishaps, and perseverance. It is the most fun frustration you will ever endure. I have been playing at this for almost 5 years and still consider myself a novice to intermediate level. Some commit much more time to it than I do and have far exceeded my skills in less time. But, I'm still having fun. Batchwork of small items will produce the most amount of experience and best yield of materials. This will give you a longer period with each step of the process giving time to improve skills, gain muscle memory and allow you to continue forward thru mistakes. Chunking a small piece to multiple projects to the side and moving (using that as a test piece for the next steps) forward is less frustrating than botching one or two pieces of a single project stalling the whole process. When I screwed one piece to a single project I would get frustrated and chunk the whole thing to the side and be discouraged for weeks. After learning about batchwork, I find less frustration and can keep moving forward. A set of corner punches can also come in handy. If you have a hard time accessing them, they can be made out of different diameters of metal pipe. 1/4 of the circumference will produce a 90 degee turn. 1/2 of the circumference will produce a half round punches for strap ends. I find it best to lay out your work where corners and final edges are trimmed with as much assembled as possible. Figure out how to get interior pieces lined up and glued to outer pieces and make your final cuts on the outside edges thru everything at once. This will raise your clean lines level a few notches. Also, don't underestimate the power of sandpaper. It is your friend for making nice finished round edges. I guess I rambled a bit.

I feel more educated now. Thanks @Wizcrafts and @RockyAussie.

I am interested in the maul.

Texas custom dies. I hear nothing but good things about them. Lots of members here use them and they are also a sponsor of this site.

I don't think Cobra produces a comp for the 3200. The 3200 has a half inch lift and a sweet spot around 207/277 thread. It can totally run 138 up to 346 thread. So, it has a nice middle range. Everything you mentioned can be done on the 3200. The Cobra class three is comparable to the cowboy 3500. I'm thinking 7/8 lift? That's gonna be above your capacity needs and price range though. Any large thread change is gonna take some adjustments, that's just the way it is. And even the 3200 has it's limitations on small things. The pressure on the presser foot is not as aggressive as the class 3 and 3500, but is still pretty stout. Not to mention a fairly large opening in the needle plate for the feed dog. This can add to the difficulty level in sewing small items. I have a 3200 that I am trying to get accustomed to. It seems to be a great machine, but I'm still wary of the learning curve on things I want people to see. Another machine to consider is the cowboy cb341. It is a little more on the delicate side of the small stuff, but has a 3/8 lift and can run up to 207 thread. You will spend a little more on this machine. And will probably have little luck finding one used.

I can't seem to get any accurate information on any of the stuff I have ordered from Kevin. But, unbeknownst to anyone, he and Wuta are in a race. A slow Chinese race. I ordered a knife from each of them within a few minutes of each other. We shall see who gets the shipping nod.

This reminds me of when I started tooling back up for carpentry work after 5 years of industrial Electrical work. My wife kept asking why did I need that tool. Well, how come you need that tool? When I finished our master closet and bedroom addition I puffed up and said.... You remember when you kept asking me why I needed all these tools? Yes? This is why. It was a proud day for a husband.

You should.

Nice.

I find myself using a wide variety of knives. I love my round knife, my clicker, after learning the application for the bevel point knife, I really like it too. And I have I think six more knives on order at the moment. Hi, I'm Matt, and I have a problem with knives....

I find myself using a wide variety of knives. I love my round knife, my clicker, after learning the application for the bevel point knife, I really like it too. And I have I think six more knives on order at the moment. Hi, I'm Matt, and I have a problem with knives....

I haven't tried edge paint at all. But, I am using a lot of pull up leathers lately from Acadia. I was just curious.

Thanks for this. Have you had success with this method on oil tanned or pull up leathers?