ruinbliss

Thank You Glendon

I run a thin kerf finishing blade, freud. It cuts it without any fuzzies, and takes no time, plus , that's how I tend to cut wood anyway ,to avoid a messy cut

Nice idea!!! I never come close to writing what I am actually thinking

Yes, I did look, and could not find what I was looking for.

Thanks, I might have to try alot harder Yes, I did look, and could not find what I was looking for.

Went online and searched under various quarries and was unable to find any weather belt blank that was ready to tool for stain and perhaps put some holes in for the size adjustment But that was what I was looking for and was unable to find it, all I did find is cheap leather a low-quality or a product that simply didn't mention the weight at all. So to be clear, I'm looking for a full grain natural cowhide belt blank that is 44" long and 1 1/2 inches wide This will be my first belt or leather project so I would like to start out with a blank that has the tongue cut out as well as the snaps put on and probably will buy a couple of straps or collars that hold the belt in place, just to make it as easy as possible To just focus on a few skills to develop for my first couple of belts. I would like the leather to be veg tanned leather thank you all in advance

In my defense, I can't use my thumbs or wrists well enough to grab a knife or manual cutter and I dont have any cutting dies for my 12 ton press

Are the more expensive rotary cutters capable of cutting the thick veg tan leather?

Tried this last night, and it looked good to me. Took a 10 by 10 approx and sandwiched in between two pieces of plywood and I clamped the plywood down on the by sliding compound miter saw and very slowly started scoring the top and cutting through little by little until I got all the way to the bottom. I opened the two pieces up and I had a beautifully cut piece of leather that was clean and squarely cut

What are you pros out there think of the better brands of elec rotary cutters maybe between 2-400.00 for a nice cutter.

Newbie here, What is the best brand of rotary cutters out there to cut mostly straight cuts on thick veg tan on leather that I plan on using to make belts and knife sheaths? thanks in advance

I want to make knife sheaths and welding chaps. Gotta find easiest way to cut straight and curved that is gentle on hands. Heavy leather , veg tanned for stamping. How does the electric rotary cutters work?

Greetings, Could someone please enlighten me as to the easiest way to cut leather to your exact size, for arthritic hands, fingers and wrists. Electric rotary cutters or something like a table saw or sliding compund saw for leather. Perhaps even a gullotine style cutter heavy enough for leather. Thanks in advance

Thanks Mike for editing the vid. Apple programmers can be " sloppy" , in my uneducated opinion. They can't even get siri down. I will just go to you tube. I only have an Iphone, which is registered under my wife's name.

Thanks for your reply, the link that you provided does not seem to be working or Woodley's not on my iPhone Thanks

Thanks for the replies, sorry about no location Nassau county, NY MY main disability is my thumbs and wrists, as well as spinal. Sitting down is better than only standing. Having an option to either sit high or sit low would be very good to have. For knife sheaths and thick strong webbing and leather for making a belt with support holder for a landscapers pole saw and clipper. Am I better off waiting for an older (80's) machine, that has been upgraded with a efka motor, as long as the base machine Will have the ability and the range of needles and the proper thread for the projects that I may encounter. Any machine that I purchase I Will want it to have the ability and the range of needles and the proper thread for the projects that I may encounter. I always overbuilt and or purchased a machine that is much greater with its abilities that I need at the present time. that being said I also want to make sure that as a beginner I am not purchasing a machine that I simply will not be able to operate due to a steep learning curve. Any place to recommend, or should I start with Toledo, Ohio? Thanks, ruinbliss

Hi everyone, I have been reading a lot of the information on this forum pertaining to leatherworking and leatherworking sewing machine's. There is a phenomenal amount of information dating back from 2010 or before so I try to get the most recent as I could when I was looking for the machines that might interest me. My question is simple, where is the best place for me to get a leather sewing machine that will let me use the correct type of leather for knife sheaths I want to start with a top machine with A pro Efka servo motor Next question is: Out of this group, Cowboy, Cobra, Techshu, or Adler, (205-? Was mentioned on this forum ) , what do you pros think about this choice. I am a beginner, and disabled, so I cant even consider starting by hand. I would need a knowledgeable seller to set it up and offer support I have a rotary three phase converter, so if it is a much better deal to go that route, that is doable Thanks in advance for any information ruinbliss