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  1. ricroy
    It is a good idea to leave the bottom of the sheath with excess leather 1/4" or so out from the edge. this gives support and helps keep the sheath flat on the machine while sewing. Trim it after sewing . Then dress the edge of the sheath by sanding or how ever you need to. then do the burnishing process. Also you can groove a stitch line on bottom as on the top.. if you can install a thread lubricating an oil pot on the machine it will help sew through the leather. i just ordered one for my Cobra 4..
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    I called Toledo Industrial sewing today and asked if they had a thread lubricating oil pot.. They do.. The Ferdco Pro 2000 has one that Mr. John Bianchi used in his western belt and holster making video set. That's how i know about an oil pot. I ordered one and am attaching it to my Cobra 4 machine.. This should help when sewing thick leather where the needle likes to stick.
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    Thanks, yes, i saw a couple that go around the waist.. this is what i'm going to make...i have glazed calf skin and also veg tan , so i might do them like a pistol magazine .. i have to do a belt that'll hold 8 harmonicas...i need to make it look very nice as i'm being paid well for this.. we talked about a vest that holds them or a bandoleer , but that would be a future project..
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    I've been looking at harmonica belts.. i have to make one for a friend.. i'm envisioning ideas so that it won't be like the others i've seen..has anyone on here made any .. it would be great to see them
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    Thanks , this should help. the seat i'm going to do is for a road king, so this one is similar..
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    I'm wanting to take my seat cover apart,, make patterns and make a new seat cover with leather... i have a sewing machine to do this.. do i sew it from the inside out then turn it right side out to install?
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    Very nice..
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    i have made straps with 6-7 oz. veg tan, punching a 3/8" hole with the slot about 3/4" long and of course the small hole at the end of the slot...didn't have any complaints... actually a 5/16" hole might be better...
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    Thanks, Kevin at Springfield leather suggested using a different blade which protrudes a little through the wood. but it worked well and could adjust the blade up or down a little for more cutting ...
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    very nice..
  11. ricroy
    I just received an acrylic template from www.blackriverlaser.com it is for a 2 1/2" wide strap.. i'm going to pad it with some thin closed cell foam.. it will be a gift to my son.. ordered leather from www.hidehouse.com they have a wonderful catalog and it is full of beautiful leather..
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    i have a cobra 4 machine and would like to add an lube pot to lubricate the bonded nylon... i saw one that weaver leather sells , but can't get it through them.. thought about trying to make one... John Bianchi had one on his Ferdco 2000 sewing machine in his holster making DVD...anyone know where i could find one...
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    buckleguy.com might have it.. they have a lot of hardware and leather
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    Springfield leather has a good video on using a strap cutter..but i was not good at using it..
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    That is gorgeous, a lot of attention and detail ..
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    Very Nice , the color is great... you could add something about the process of making this...i know that this project took much time to complete.
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    I made an electric burnisher from an old Emerson model # 7 1/3 hp. @ 1725 rpm... i was able to finally find a saddle pad of 100% wool felt online... i made 1 3/4" donuts and compressed them on the mandrel i bought at a hardware store... i glued some veg tan together to make a groove in the donuts...i made 2 groove widths...you don't want a motor that turns too fast... in John Bianchi's 3 volume set on making a holster and belt, he uses a 1750 rpm motor... a really good video set to have to learn with...
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    I'm looking to replace missing male snap parts for an old leather Harley jacket... the cap has the Harley logo, i need the other half... anyone know where to get these. they measure either 8mm or 5/16" diameter...
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