DenverCZBob

Matt, I may just get the slotted needle plate and see how it runs with the feed dog removed. Thanks, -bob

Thanks Matt, The stock plate is fine as long as I am making a holster with the flesh side on the back. When I produce one with the grain on front and back I get a continuous depression running with the thread on the bottom of the work. Looks like a little gofer tunnel if you get my drift. I assume it is from the opening on the feed dog, when the presser foot presses down on the leather and the feed dog comes up, the grain is forced through that slot on the feed dog forming that depression. I thought maybe the slotted needle plate or holster plate would eliminate that since you have to remove the feed dog with either of those installations, and of course the narrower needle slot. Maybe I’ll try making the feed dog thinner…? Thanks again! -bob

LOL -bob

Pete, Nice holster, good job! One quick tip, don't mold behind the trigger. You don't want a mishap when holstering the weapon. -bob Picture one Picture two

Hello Everyone, I just got the 3000. Do you find that the 'Holster Plate' works better for sewing holsters and belts than the stock needle plate? What would be the difference? Have you done anything to the outside presser foot? It seems to get in my way when sewing some holsters. I have enjoyed reading all the messages. Great info! thanks, -bob