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This is the watchcuff I made for myself, designed with my MC club logo. I really love making these, and I thought I would share it with ya'll I have thick skin so any advise is always welcome
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https://createxcolors.com/ check them out, I get good feed back from customers who use it I airbrush using dyes and stains, but adding neatsfoot oil I would wait a few days for it to dry before trying it. it will block water base paints. if you want it soften, try using a leather conditioner. then after dries, buff and paint. hope this helps
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It was really fun to make I do look forward to my next bag idea!
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Thank you I only have the ones taken during the build, I didn't take anymore after. Thank you
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HOW TO: Polish solid brass snaps and solid copper rivets
DarkGoku replied to howlback's topic in How Do I Do That?
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Thank you I think I got lucky there! I was worried I didn't use enough padding, but it turns out to be pretty comfy
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HOW TO: Polish solid brass snaps and solid copper rivets
DarkGoku replied to howlback's topic in How Do I Do That?
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This is my first leather backpack I made from 3-4oz garment grade & soft top grain upholstery leather, with each zipper pouch having a pocket inside. I used my Tacsew T-111 and my Cobra class 4 for the sewing, and brass rivets for reinforcement. 3/16" foam sheets for the padding in the back area, and the straps. I have thick skin so feel free to point out anything you see I can approve on! Thank you for checking it out
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Looking for conceal carry leather purse pattern
DarkGoku replied to PappysLeather's topic in Patterns and Templates
I found a few cool ones on Pinterest.com a lot of good ideas if you are into making your own designs, but you can also buy the patterns they offer. I found a couple that give you the design free. hope this helps -
I love the stuff I use it on just about 90% of my work. If you follow the directions, then yes it will cake up. Weaver leather supply has a great video by Chuck Dorsett. I love his method and found I have a better result by using it. Hope this helps
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How did you get into leather work?
DarkGoku replied to Rolandranch's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
LMAO!!! oh man, over the stretch of time working with leather, I have learned the value of hard work, and quality in a product. I love it, that is a funny truth I seem to fall into so many times! -
How did you get into leather work?
DarkGoku replied to Rolandranch's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
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How did you get into leather work?
DarkGoku replied to Rolandranch's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
I started back in 06'(-ish) I walked into a leather armor shop at a Ren-fair and saw on a shelf, a pair of very nicely made gauntlets. I picked them up and tried them on, and very impressed now. Having a couple hundred bucks I felt confident enough to ask the price. $600 was the response. Not knowing anything about leather, I kinda scoffed and put them right back on the shelf, annoyed that they were asking so much, I turned around and walked out of the shop. I'm the type of person, if a cant buy it I will find a way to make it. So the next day I found a Tandy leather by my house and it happened to be a class day, so I stayed for the carving lesson. I have been doing it ever since, and love it today as I did when I got my first deluxe kit -
First wallet on my cobra4
DarkGoku replied to updn's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Blackhawk Paddles
DarkGoku replied to Brooks125's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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I have the same machine with a servo motor hooked up and it is a beast looking good!
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Walking foot is leaving marks on leather
DarkGoku replied to howlback's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Thank you for this thread, I have been suffering the same issue with my cobra class 4 cant wait to try it -
How to do nice even stitchinig using Cobra class 4
DarkGoku replied to DarkGoku's topic in How Do I Do That?
a lot of it is the work dips as the feed dog drops on the cycles, but i just cant get the hang of it.- 3 replies
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Hay guys, Anyone have experience with the cobra class 4 sewing machine? I am having trouble keeping my stitching even top and bottom from the edge. (top perfect, bottom to close to the edge or comes out the side of the edge) I'm using a left presser foot and the regular plate with feed dog. My thread is 277 top and 207 bottom - bonded nylon. I'm going through 2 layers of 8oz. leather. my stitch line is 3/16" from the edge. I also use the platform that mounts to the table stand so I can have a flat surface for my work to rest so I don't have to juggle the work and guide:) I see people using their machines on youtube to make beautiful stitches, and i would love to know how to do it also. Any advice would help, not many vids out there that show different ways for setup. I love projects that have the stitch line closer to the edges, it makes the work cleaner looking. Thank you for your time
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Backpack
DarkGoku replied to awnova's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Backpack
DarkGoku replied to awnova's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I agree, I would love to look at more pics. You have made a very sturdy and beautiful backpack. Great work, and thank you for posting it The only thing I can think of (advice), lose the VELCRO. I find it cheapens the hard work people put into their projects and never last remotely as long as your backpack will. Magnets, buckles, flaps, snaps, straps are all better and only adds a couple minutes to do. -
I do want it, but it will take a couple weeks to get the money together. If you still have it ill pm you and make arrangements.
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i am very interested, do you still have it?