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That looks awesome! So much backgronding... Look forward to seeing it come together. YinTx

Or just completely flip it around so the grain faces front, and the loop goes around back.. could even just use a piece a bit longer so it is folded in half and becomes it's own liner...at least it is working well the way it is too! YinTx

Is the alligator laminated to veg tan or is it really that thick? Looks pretty nice! YinTx

I probably have a few spools laying around if you aren't looking for a supplier. Would have to dig a bit to see what the size is if you are interested. YinTx

I was actually guessing it was the Campbell doing the work, really nice results. I'm saving my pennies and keeping my eye open for one, I think if I do much machine stitching that will be the machine to convert me. YinTx

Came out superb. I don't think most will notice the stamping errors, if they do it is just proof it was hand stamped! Stitching is pretty nice, what did you use for it? YinTx

Hahah yeah, I get kinda cranky when someone asks me to hand stitch black on black. I'm always like - if you want me to do that, why not machine stitch it??? If you can't see my handiwork, why am I doin it???!??

Look under the for sale section, @arbalet12, he has "stamps for sell" that are really nice, very unique, and may ship to your location. YinTx

Basket weave is on point! Really nice work. Daring with the contrast stitching, and it came out oh so good. YinTx

Absolutely fantastic work. Everything to love about it: cool shape, exotic leather, awesome color scheme to match with the knife, great stitching, perfect edges, I think there may be no glory left for the rest of us! Really glad you shared this, something to aspire to in my next works. YinTx

Sold. Thank you. YinTx

I'd say you more than did it justice! And that first belt... seriously thick leather looks like! Nice edges. YinTx

@corkscrew, PM incoming. Back to your original topic, so I don't get it off track! What kind of leather are you using? I'm guessing some Tandy, and it wrinkles up on you some? YinTx

Can't send a photo, and lookin all over for the dimensions. Will get back to you asap! YinTx

I think this may be a good deal if you need these tools. Also open to offers. Thonging chisel, Olfa Rotary cutter, wood edge slicker, screw crease and stitch marking wheel, all for $15 plus shipping. YinTx

SOLD. Thank you. YinTx

Bump, willing to take $10 plus shipping! (das cheap) YinTx

SOLD. Thank you! YinTx

This is a complete set of circle templates and straight templates to mark stitch holes. They sell new for about $60, I will sell this set for $40 plus shipping. The circle templates are for 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 3.38mm, and 3.85mm. The straight templaets are for 3mm, 3.38mm, 3.85mm, 4mm, 4.5mm and 5mm. YinTx

This is where I am at. This is what I have discovered as well, along with some design changes that have helped sales some. So I've been on the fence as to whether I want to stay very small, or scale up and produce lower quality lower priced goods that will sell to more people. Thing is I can't help but still feel there is a crowd out there like myself that wants higher quality, greater craftsmanship, longer life out of their goods, and doesn't really care about that big brand name because they recognize it is mostly made in Asia anyhow, with crossed threads and popped stitches and shoddy edges, etc. I'm not sure there is a "distinctly American" leather good like there is a "distinctly Aussie crocodile." Maybe I haven't thought about it enough. So I am intently following both this conversation and the "How to make leather goods profitably" conversation. Thank you @RockyAussie for starting them both. YinTx

Okay, now those are cool molds. Think you could 3D print a mold for me for a different purpose? Trying to make a case for a flip phone for my dad...how much would you charge? YinTx

Update: So I've had more success with the machine, following more diligent sharpening and a bit less aggressive deburring on the inside. I imagine it will only get better as I do things like put in a smoother sharpening stone, add vacuum, roller foot, practice, etc. Thank you all for helping me learn to use this thing better! Learned a really cool thing, and that is the type of foot you have installed affects the type of skive you get, beyond just adjusting the angle of the foot! Now I have to decide which feet to spend $$ on... Here is a photo of the recent skive, not perfect, but no holes blown out, and the thickness I wanted, on 5 oz veg tan even. YinTx

Awesome! Lots of folks here that can help with old machinery, and several tinkerers and restorers as well as leather folks, this'll fit right in! What do you plan to make? YinTx

Those are really cool! I've tried sketching up ball caps several times, they all ended up in the bin. I like the one you came up with, look forward to seeing your others. YinTx

Neat. I like that thread color on that dark brown leather, is it from Tiger? Would love to see a photo of the 3d printed mags.. YinTx