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With being very knew to the craft all the experience I have with thread size is just buying what they have at hobby lobby, which is just a certain sized waxed thread (atleast what I have found.) Maybe I should just slow down a little and do some more hand sewing. I just loved making the belt that I did, I just didn't like the amount of time it took to hand sew. The wallets, sheaths and other smaller stuff I didn't mind at all hand sewing. I did read some the stickied thread and learned alot.

Would this be more what I am look for? I don't see myself need to sew anything thicker than doubled 8 ounce belts... 1/4 inch thick total.

Thank you all for the input!

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Heavy-Duty-Sewing-Machine-For-Leather-Much-More-15-Serviced-Tested-Guaranteed-/192086789269?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150519202348%26meid%3D53989173b92d49f89202a7622aa4edf4%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D16%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D261577211216&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460 What are your thoughts on a machine like this to sew leather belts and simular items? Need something that will go through pretty thick stuff. I realize it isn't a boss but I'm a newbe and have never used a machine before so not wanting to drop 1500 on a machine right off the bat. After hand sewing one belt I came to realize it sucks!

I like it man! I have one that I made that is pretty simular!

Nick made my makers mark as well. Couldnt be more pleased. Now if he would make a m1a1 tank stamp, he would make hero status!

May not work for you situation but I use an old kennedy toolbox.

Welcome aboard. New here and too leather as well. I'm located in hutchinson!

No helpful hints from me other than to say it looks great. way beet er than my first attempt! I'm really getting into this hobby as well!

That is slick!