GrayGhostForge

I picked up a Corbin seat online. I didn’t realize it was gray not black. Looking for leather dye recommendations. thank you

Wiz, Thank you for taking the time to respond. I'm glad I asked before wasting time & materials.

Thinking about making a few holsters. From 4 layers of 4-5oz veg tan with 138 thread I have a 111w154 servo (It came from Bob in Toledo, A+ transaction) Will the 4 layers of 4-5 oz be too much for my machine? Thank you

Looks better than mine. Ill take it. Sending pm

A local storage locker buyout reseller had a 31-15 laying in a corner for a year. I bought it the other day for 10 dollars. Having a project with 4/5 oz leather and 138 thread I thought it would do the job. I got it adjusted for the 138 thread and found a few issues. #1. The tension release lever is broken. It sews ok but the stitch isnt to my liking as far as locking in the center of the material goes. #2. When set to max stitch length there is a slight binding/clunk as the feed dogs drop at first it would also bird nest when set to max length. I adjusted the feed dog centering according to the navy manual. The clunk is mostly gone and the birdnest issue went away. #3. While not a show stoppper this may be telling, most of the screws on this machine have been well abused by screwdrivers. So my thoughts are.. Buy the parts to fix release and replace the tension assy possibly the hook and race at the same time. Not sure if a new feedbar would fix the clunk issue. Or walk away and find something else that will do flat felled seams in 5oz leather chaps.

Dwight - I have a 31-15 I'm aware its maxed out at 138 thread. Unless there is a mod I don't know about to let it topstitch with thicker thread. Bob - thank you that is very helpful!

Hello, Planning on making myself a motorcycle vest. I like the stand out thread design in the attached pics. Any ideas on the thread size used to get that bold stand out look of the thread? The one guy I asked said 277 thread. Thanks Chris

Cowboy Bob - message sent

Thinking about getting into leather holster making. Ive looked at the tippmann boss and the cowboy 227. What machines in the used market should I be looking at? 111w? Thanks Chris

Hello everyone! Just wanted to say hello. Im interested in leatherwork mainly for sheaths and motorcycle stuff. Thanks Chris