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    On the making side I just love the smell of of the leather and how it feels to the touch. All of that aside I'm with jordon"My favorite part is when someone says " That is just what I need, How much?" And we make the exchange, my time and talent for their money! :whistle: " but even more so when someone gets in contact with me and says they love what i have made for them(either comercially or Just a gift).

    I made a set of tooled bracers for a friend(back in my medievial days) for a wedding gift and everytime i see him he brings up how much he loves them.

    chris

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    My experience with the 700 was, in all honesty, less than stellar. While it can cut through the leather you're talking about, it takes more than one attempt to do so. The 1500 is a far better machine to cut from. I've cut saddle skirting with the 1500. The 1500 also has a larger cutting surface to work with/from. A good thing about the 700 vs 1500 is you can easily move the 700 around by yourself for the most part - not so with the 1500. I've had the 1500 for approximately 4 years without a problem. I had the 700 for approximately a year with a number of issues. The 700 is fine for lighter weight leather and fewer cuts. My recommendation would be if you can afford to get the 1500, you'll be much happier and more satisfied with the effort.

    That is what i thought. I did not want to cheep out because I know nothing is more expensive than having to buy something twice because you wanted to save a buck :rolleyes: .

    I was hoping to get around the 500lb plus machine. Time to gather the friends for a beer and pizza night when this comes in.

    Thanks for the advice.

    Chris

  7. Posted · Edited by Apholsters · Report reply

    Done with shears i hope.

    I'm sure this has been posted before but i didnt find anything in a seach. Is the tippmann clicker 700 enough clicker for 8-9 oz leather?

    The max leather it says is .5 inches thick but it says the same thing on the 1500. Is the 1500 just for bigger projects?

    Im am wanting to click out holsters and knife sheaths and keeping some consistency and leave the shears for private projects.

    Mostly the leather will be 5-6 oz but will do up to 9 oz at times.

    Thanks for the patience with a newbi question.

    Chris

  9. Posted · Edited by Apholsters · Report reply

    Hi my name is Chris.

    I just wanted to say hi to everyone. I have been doing leather work on and off for the past 10 years. I do some carving but nothing that would rate me past an amature. I got into leather working when i did medieval reenactments. It was cheeper to make the stuff than buy it and it funded my hobbie. I'm out of the sword swinging these days and I started up a sight selling pocket holsters that were affordable (apholsters.com) though im not here to plug. I am here to learn and to help.

    Chris

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