dikman
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Looking good. It was on a facebook site by a guy called Slickbald (used to post on here once I think) and the photos were posted on there, so not for sale. I had a look at the website I mentioned but it's in German and I couldn't find the clam on there.
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You do some very nice work indeed Meelis.
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I came across this on facebook so saved the photos but unfortunately there were only the two. The locking/release mechanism is interesting, could be an interesting project. It is marked www.swissleathertools.ch but I can't find out anything more.
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Very impressive!
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My first thought too, all those pointy bits sticking up made me cringe! I can guarantee I would stick myself!!
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Chiappa Rhino 60DS drop holster (stange situation)
dikman replied to DoubleKCustomLeathercraft's topic in Show Off!!
Very nice. You did a good job of keeping it clean considering all the handling it would have gone through. Given that you have no idea what the other shop is going to do I think I would have gone with dark brown/black stitching? Certainly a strange situation, what sort of "custom" shop does Western-style gunbelts but not holsters? -
G'day cobber, good to see another Aussie on here. Which State are you in? The 132K6 is a good solid machine but be warned, an interest in sewing machines can lead to a very deep rabbit hole!
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I checked some images on google and the model number would be next to the 211 on the front but yeah, not enough detail in the photo to see. Can you contact the seller for more information? It looks to be a later model 211 and as long as it's working should be a nice machine - depending on the price, of course.
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The numbers are just numbers to use as a reference, you'll probably have to make up a sample with different stitch lengths and write the corresponding number next to them. I've had to do that before.
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Mario, we'll need more information as 211 by itself doesn't mean a lot. There will be many model numbers after the 211 which will indicate exactly what they're for and where they were made. The 211 series of machines are good machines - but that's all that can be said without more info/photos.
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Or you could go olde-school and use a copper rivet.
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If the pan you've fitted is working at keeping the oil off you then I wouldn't worry too much about getting the correct one. As for oiling, you don't have to use the wick system, just oil it manually. Basically just give any parts that are rubbing/in contact/sliding etc a drop or two of oil. If you can master that clutch motor then well done but life will be easier if you swap it for a servo.
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Well, that's different, and looks pretty neat. One potential problem you will have is the snap-down strap is stitched across and because the strap will have to be bent at a sharp angle to remove/insert the coin it will eventually tear at the "hinge point".
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As Bruce said, a rubber mallet is probably the worst thing you could use as regards stamping efficiency. There are also many posts on here about people making their own.
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I agree, very nice indeed.
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Machinery's Handbook was a must have before the 'net, I still have one, a lovely little book. It's amazing how much information was crammed into a "small" book.
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Looks good. What width did you make it?
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In that case you're smarter than me.
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first pancake holster
dikman replied to Thadrick's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
You're not the first one to make that mistake and you won't be the last!! I've come close to doing it.... -
I doubt if any of the machines generally used for things like notebooks will be much different in how the reverse side stitching looks as they all operate the same. If you want the best looking stitches and the reverse-side is a concern then hand-stitching is the best option.
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Quite a remarkable job! Just looking at it I can visualise the amount of work that went into it! One thing, though, the circular piece on the back where the four straps come into it looks like you've sewn across the straps. I made a pair of suspenders from leather and stitched across the yoke at the back and eventually the straps tore through at the stitching.
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first pancake holster
dikman replied to Thadrick's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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A quick search shows it is a domestic zig-zag machine, also sold as Gertz, Aldens and Bamberger (may be more names?). I found a manual but it's on etsy and isn't free.
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Very impressive work, that thing looks bulletproof!
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sewing machine hoarder. bought another pfaff. pfaff 34-4AL
dikman replied to VinnyK's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Careful, buying old sewing machines can become addictive!! Been there, done that, fortunately I managed to wean myself off it - but I still keep looking.