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@iknowit101 Do a google search for sole bends. You will have choices and price differences to choose from. Use the shoe making forum for further assistance. There they may be able to steer you to the best goods at the best prices. I use pieces of sole bends on occasion, I assume you remember how difficult they are to cut? Also you may be able to buy your sole materials from a cobblers supply house. For uppers material @nstarleather often offers sides and partial sides from some of the best shoe leather tanneries for reasonable prices. Good luck returning to the field.

I sent you a PM for the lacing and creating nature designs.

I keep Exacto knives on every table I use. But that is the first time I have considered cutting leather with that method. Also they really sharpen well if you keep then stropped. Thank you @machinehead

Your new reducer sure beats the instillation of the cast ones.

@rockthecasbah121 Try a little WD40 or the like if you want to get the smaller pulley. My motor shaft does not have a key, it has a divot in the motor shaft that the Allen screw tightens into. Most good hardware stores have bushings for adapting such differences. The bushing in the link below is over priced. But it is what you would need in a shorter length. With no key way the Allen screw will just go through the key way spacing into the divot. https://www.ebay.com/itm/11-16-ID-X-3-4-OD-X-3-Shaft-Adapter-Motor-Pulley-Bore-Reducer-Bushing/372320001699?hash=item56b0005ea3:g:LJYAAOSwPYZU96se

Thank you and put me down for one with a purpleheart handle please.

@rockthecasbah121Your shaft is .750 3/4, or .787 if 20 mm. You won't find a smaller pulley for that diameter shaft. There has to be enough material left to provide strength, place for the key way and home for the grub screw to lock it to the shaft. Happy hunting.

One question, dimensions please? Very interested in one.

@rockthecasbah121My Consew did the same thing. When I turned the rpm up enough to punch through the leather I was sewing. On the first few stitches it gained momentum and then did a sprint more than I could control on short runs, 1 to 1.5 inches in length. I typically sew at 5 spi, that is not a lot of reaction time. A speed reducer will make your wife a happy lady. It did for me and mine. If you don't have an inexpensive set of calipers, Harbor Freight is your friend.

@rockthecasbah121Not sure what Cowboy gets for them. Several years ago they were sold on eBay by a small company who marketed their own product.

I bought a 40 mm (1.57") pulley for my Consew Rb1 from eBay. It was like $12. I have the old style 3 to 1 reducer which I also bought used off eBay for $60. If I were to buy one today it would be the one on the right in the posted link. It bolts exactly where your motor does now, your existing motor bolts to the bottom of it. It allows you to tilt the machine as you always have for service and maintenance. While it is more expensive, in my opinion it is worth every dime. http://www.cowboysew.com/product911.htm This link shows all three of the normal types of reducer. I would suggest the box type.

They look great. Thank you.

@YinTx As always visually appealing, wonderful execution, just great work. How many SPI for the belt. I always admire your stitching ability. Thank you for sharing.

Nice work. Wonderful tools. And they look good. Did you round/polish the glass or have the shop who cut it do the edge polish? Also if you don't mind how thick is the glass? It sure looks hefty.

Wow. Beautiful boots. I know her pain. I wear a size 13 in H width.

Well done. I like it a lot. That is a beautiful leather. Thank you for sharing.

Beautiful work. Can't say I blame your wife. If my wife made something like that. I would have no problem stealing it fresh off the stitching horse. Thank you for sharing.

Wonderful piece. Like YinTx I was wondering how it would be opened. Brilliant thought on continuing the stitching. It would not have looked nearly as balanced if you had. I would have never thought of doing that . It's kind of you experienced folks to share so freely. I for one do appreciate it. How much time did the stitching take? If you don't mind.

Beautiful bag. You hit your mark out of the park.

I have watched some of his YouTube videos. Wonderful instructor and colorful to boot.

Any know examples of the hand carved weave? I Googled it and found one example of a wood carved weave on a gun handle.

I am trying to learn several new skills at the moment. I was fortunate a while back I buy scrap leather from a local auctioneer. It scrap from area leather company. I can now practice for a small amount of money. So lots of scrap lately. But the quality of the scrap is getting better. I am currently working on pattern stamping and stitching. i will post pics one day this week.

Nothing about this piece I do not like. Your color choices provide a richness that fits the piece. Your back grounding makes me smile in general. I don't see it happening, but, if you ever need new friends. Chucking. Great work Sir. Thank you for sharing.

Great post. Thank you for all the work, help and comments you make for the purpose of helping educate your fellows. Go well Sir.

A month or so back I bought a set of videos from another member. The videos were produced by Chris Crawford Knives. They feature sheath making by a man named Paul Long, he lines all his work with deer hide. Hope that may help you. Good luck with your sheaths.