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Thanks Biker, if you decide to get a cam on Amazon (or other site) make sure to get the correct travel (i.e. the amount your jaws will open). I was originally going to buy a cam but couldn't find one that opened far enough for my liking. They may exist...I just didn't find one.

Definitely Hony! Looks great...I went back and forth on whether or not I should extend the clam out from the base as you did. Now seeing yours, I may have to build and alternate base to try it out. Great looking pine BTW.

Well, it definitely depends on the wood used. I decided on cherry because I wanted to make something nice. However, even with the premium wood I probably have only $25-30 in materials. With pine or doug fir you could likely get that down to the $10 range.

Hello All, I'm quite new to leatherworking and after a few small projects decided a stitching pony was very much needed! I searched high and low for a quality one, but couldn't find anything - so I made my own. I used quatersawn cherry throughout with a hand shaped cam clamp and leather lined jaws. Any input on design from seasoned leatherworkers would be appreciated. Here'a an "in progress" and "complete" picture.