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Why are so few small/mid sized items lined?
Handstitched replied to dans79's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
$35 bucks for that ??? Some idiot will pay that too . Sh*t !!! I'd be a millionaire with the amount of scraps I have !! Might give those a go , but I won't be charging as much as that though, even with a little bit of stamping. . HS -
Why are so few small/mid sized items lined?
Handstitched replied to dans79's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
The only Irish lingo I know is Guinness @fredk I made a few ' dingle dangles' ....or 'gewgaws' . A simple round 1" cut out and some belt off cuts cut into 1" pieces from veg scraps, a simple stamp pic, a hole , dyed, some antiques, and some bright colours , red ( red attracts) , blue etc. with a 15mm split ring. I'll sell them @ $2- ea. pocket money, loose change. I'll see how they go this weekend as a test, can only try eh. HS -
Pretty much the same here. I use a plastic kitchen chopping board for cutting belt tips etc.. Its a fairly decent one only about $20. Some chopping boards have a hard plastic, no good for cutting tools, let alone kitchen knives.. The one I have is a soft-ish plastic. About 6 months old, so far so good and kind to my tools. HS
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Why are so few small/mid sized items lined?
Handstitched replied to dans79's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
@Spyros These are my off cuts, some of them at least from my 'small island' Easy to make . The gussets are 1.5 mm veg . You can use any thin leather for the gussets. Had to search that, ' gewgaws' . Never heard it before. Fancy word for 'useless s/crap', aka ' dingle dangles' , thats what I call them HS -
Why are so few small/mid sized items lined?
Handstitched replied to dans79's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
I second that . I make simple ' one piece ' knife cases from belt off cuts and scraps , suitable for 'leatherman' type folding knives with ' expandable' gussets to fit an assortment of knives etc. (I 'll post a pic later, happy to share. ) I make belts mostly, and custom h/d molded knife cases thats my ' bread & butter' . The off cuts are too short for a dog collar , a bit too heavy for cat collars, and over kill for a book mark, they sometimes get cut up for belt keepers or used for repairs etc. , but I always end up with assorted off-cut lengths, not much good for anything else. But I don't line any of my knife cases or phone cases. Only my hand bags. HS -
Why are so few small/mid sized items lined?
Handstitched replied to dans79's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
@chiefjason This is from another thread: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/100306-lets-talk-about-sales-or-lack-thereof/page/3/#comments scroll down to my last post. HS -
I do what @fredk said, but I also cut off a small 'corner', about an inch on the inside, so you'll end up with a bit of a point to get it started. Hope that helps HS
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Just did one of those, but it was a metal inside and I covered it in Kangaroo hide. And yes, Al Stohlman vol 2 is recommended . HS
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I am so impressed with the progress you've made on this project. We had our doubts, but you've done so well HS
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The purpose of left stand sewing machines
Handstitched replied to Constabulary's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Its also known as a ' head f**k . A late friend of mine taught me that one. Had me in stitches. It does make sense . When I make m/c tank covers that are laced,the lace on both sides has to 'point' in the same direction. I lace from both left to right, and right to left ....hope that makes sense ? HS -
Wow, what a beauty. Whats the age of it? An electrician may have a better idea, but the first thing that I thought of , is an ' momentary isolation switch/s' of some kind , positioned somewhere so that its easy to use, and hands are out the way . I have a later model USM press that has buttons on both handles that have to be pressed simultaneously for it to operate. HS
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The purpose of left stand sewing machines
Handstitched replied to Constabulary's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
This blog may be of interest. http://blacktulipsewing.blogspot.com/2013/01/left-handed-sewing.html The only thing I have that is left handed ( in stock) is a few left hand knife sheaths. Mounted on the left side on the belt . So , I was wondering if these left hand machines come with left hand screw drivers & spanners ? HS -
How to save time and money by investing in machines
Handstitched replied to chrisash's topic in How Do I Do That?
I agree. Its a big decision . But some basic market research is a good idea. Before I bought my clone, I just simply had a good look around town , and asked questions etc. over a number of weeks or more, and thought, ' what does this town need that it hasn't got' ? ( theres only around 1800 people here in my town) There was nowhere to buy a decent belt or leather case or anything what people are likely to use, mainly farmers & tradies etc.. and there was nowhere to buy any souvenirs for tourists, visitors . The horse ownership around town was also increasing. I bought my machine in 2005. Best decision I made. Its paid itself off. The Seiko machine came later for the horse rugs. That too well and truly paid itself off HS -
How to save time and money by investing in machines
Handstitched replied to chrisash's topic in How Do I Do That?
And what if it doesn't ?? Unless you can sell them, you're stuck with an expensive " investment" . Just a thought. HS -
I just use the tried & tested Al Stohlman method. The length of both arms for belts, long projects etc. HS
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I had to google that name. I just use ordinary paper to make a pattern to begin with, a 'prototype' perhaps. Once the pattern seems to work and I'm happy with it , thats when I use heavier card to make a ' permanent' template. Quite often my leather comes wrapped in brown paper, I re-use that for pattern making. I try to re-use & recycle where I can. HS
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@hickok55 Have a word with @RockyAussie He's used quite a bit of Croc. @Garyak I can see Cane Toad leather in that pic, spotted it straight away HS
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@JayEhl I had another, perhaps 'ye olde' method of removing smells. Bi Carbonate of Soda. It was once used inside fridges to get rid of unpleasant smells, like mold, musty smells from left overs etc. I'm not suggesting put the leather inside the fridge, but perhaps inside a sealable 20-40ltr tub with some bi carb. It may take a while, but it might just work . We used it inside cupboards to freshen them up . A bit of bi carb and lemon juice ( or for the Aussies) some eucalyptus oil in the bi carb. Makes a change from moth balls. HS
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The cigarette smell is maybe why there was an estate sale in the first place ? Would making something, like belts for eg. remove the smell? HS
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That sounds awesome . There are so many different types of curry powder . Just to mention a few that I have , are: dukkah, madras, Malaysian , Vindaloo ....and so on. You can also make your own to suit your individual tastes. If you do just be careful with Turmeric as it will stain your kitchen counters, clothing etc. maybe even leather)?) Yet to try that. Glad you're enjoying new flavours. And yes, chuck steak ( gravy beef) is a toughy , slow and steady, like brisket . Maybe as Winter starts to set in here in Oz, I may even try a simple mild chilli dish . I don't mind a bit of extra spice, but I have to be careful with Mum & Dad stomachs The Griswold came up a treat . Just need to find the time to actually try it out. This thing called life keeps happening. HS
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@fredk The ladies love it....apparently . Maybe I should try some eh? Ha!
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Welcome to the forum Do you have any pics? May be helpful. HS
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This brings back memories. I spent all day washing , shampooing , grooming a horse I once had , hooves and all, it was all nice and pretty, ....and what does it do? Roll in the dirt HS
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Replacing girth straps on jumping saddle
Handstitched replied to TomE's topic in General Saddlery Discussion
@TomE G'Day, I am in the process of replacing girth straps on a stock saddle, as I have done many times. Looking at your pics, you've pulled the saddle apart . I'm not a saddler, but I have replaced countless girth straps because the original leather wasn't up to the task ( blue/grey hide) , torn between holes mostly , or they have simply snapped. What I have been doing is putting the saddle on a ' saw horse' onto my bench so its up high, , tying up the flaps, removing the the old damaged girth straps from the webbing, making new straps using quality harness leather exactly to the original, using the orig as a template , and then carefully hand stitching the new ones back on. But....its a pr**k of a job. Apart for pulling the saddle apart, is there an easier way ? I had to take a break from the one I'm working on atm . My fingers were getting sore and my eyes were going ' crossed eyed' Thanks HS -
Who uses a Pearson #6
Handstitched replied to T Moore Medicine Hat Saddlery's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
@CowboyBob Perhaps you can help with this: https://leatherworker.net/forum/topic/100673-looking-for-help-to-value-items/ There is a Pearson #6 that the owner would like some help on, amongst other items. HS