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Thanks Kate

Ok I am in can we please let this run a little longer, you see my deal is this I dont think with all the options I will be chosen but I will see what happens and run a add. Josh

I also should mention that the new eps motor is on all models if you want it. Josh

Howdy Lance I own and run a holster making shop, I will kind of lay out why there is only one real choice when it comes to a machine for holsters. First of all I own a Cobra and it's a real beauty but before I go there lets talk thickness, if you can only sew 7/16 then you have issues first being that it will be hard on your machine and you will if taking this for real you will do holsters with plugs that will exceed your ability to sew and that will burn big time. Second you cant just take price there are so many other things to think of, I have never ever dealt with any one close to the level of service steve provides he is their night or day to help you out, and if I read right this is your first machine big deal, you want get that help from any other company guaranteed. Third you will receive all the attachment need in that price! I have had a couple bad experiences with artisan and have heard many others just my two cents there. and lastly you will never have to worry about your machine its covered. do your self a favor call Steve then call the others. hope this helps. Josh

glad you found us have fun here! Josh

the stitching looks good that basket stamp is not good the best is from barry king I think but you can get one from weaver that is ok. if you put reslone on when the dye is not dry or to heavy it takes a coons age to dry up. Josh

Very nice bag! Josh

Howdy all I need to find a metal binding piece for screw post binding? and also can this be done in leather with out it showing on the out side? please give input Thanks Josh

Thank you. I have the wonder machine the cobra class 4 from leather machine company and mr Steve the man!

Longtooth thanks for taking a look and giving me some input. Josh Luke I set my machine at 8 spi on these I think the photos are not showing that like it is. Josh

I forgot to mention that these are dyed by me and not drum dyed.

Looks Great Buddy ! Nice work. Josh

Howdy all I am posting this set of Black saddle bags for a customer in New York, They are made with 9/10 oz Herman Oak and are custom fit to his custom made saddle. They are 11x12 bags with a 5' gusset the gussets are 5 oz suede splits. I am also making a tan set for him as well. Let me know what you think any and all comments welcome and thanks for looking folks! Josh

thats sweet, I see you found that old bugger steve, LOL he is the best. Josh

Very Nice Anne What is going on were the two bags meet and the lace meets, how did you achieve that flare out then blend in look? thanks for sharing JOSH

Howdy I would say after for sure in this case. Josh

If your using the dip method then you dip the hole piece and the oil migrates to the edges natrually, when mixing a dye with the oil I don't no what is used but it's not your run of the mill dye it's special stuff. Josh

I should say also that dye can be added the oil to darken it, but for the most part oil is the finish no dye after this process, as far as air brush thats a dye then reslone or whatever you like I use bagkote. if you are just dyeing it then add oil before or after either one works and this just adds oil not a lot of color change some but very little. Josh

ok so yes a airbrush is the biggest offender, but the really nice light brown to dark brown edges is neats foot oil and that my friend is tricky task. I will lay it best I can, allow the piece the dry from any moister then apply a light coat of neats foot, let dry. then dip yes I said dip in oil warm oil works best pull out and let dry. this should get you close apply oil the edges to deepen the effect. this photo of my work shows this pretty well. Josh last one is oil then air brush!

wow! thank you all very good stuff! me one last question is this if you do a blog site does it ever get viewed? Josh

It looks good, I would say that to me the biggest issue to my eye is the stitch line around the trigger area it needs to follow not square off like it does and also to long for that gun, and last i think the sweet band or reinforcement band should molded more to the gun. nice stitching over all. Josh

Thanks Storm glad to hear from you. Josh Thanks Dan yes it is just changed it a bit to fit the artistic need. Josh Thanks a Lot Bruce always glad to get your input. Josh

Thanks all I had fun doing them. Tim I hope the next piece dosent disappoint

Howdy all I just got done with these Dove wing spur straps for the university of Tennessee Martin Rodeo I am also doing the grand prize as well. A BIG THANKS TO Steve Brewer a good man and friend this is his dove wing design and I did the art work and inside design. let me know what you think thanks Josh

thanks Dan I love that knife sheath I think it adds a lot. Josh thank you Tim I appricate the comments and I am glad you enjoyed looking thanks. Josh thanks for the input Carved on