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I got an order to make a leather handle for a smaller dagger, but not sure how to do it. I already tried once, but was unsuccessful. I cut out leather circles 40mm (1 1/2"), made a hole in the middle and stacked them together not being shy with epoxy, and squeezed with the end nut. Later on I used dremmel and sandpaper to shape it and used fine grit sandpaper (P240 i think) and used resolene afterwards. The result was so poor, I didn't even took the picture, before I cut it off. Anyone got any better ideas on how to do leather handle as such? Pics for attention. And to show what I got.

Got spare daubers, didn't use any for years, since I keep buying pre-died leather already. If anyone still dyes and needs em, i'd be happy to ship them over. Stored in a dry and clean zip bag. I'm looking for 25€ for all the daubers. Shipping is 10€ flat, worldwide.

Looking for blue guns (doesn't matter the material tho) for Glock 17 and Colt 1911. Located in central Europe.

1911, yes. I know about the barrel size, but im concerned about the guard. But I hope it's gonna be okay aswell.

Can be same mold used for Colt 1911 and Paraordnance? The gun is actually a copy, but idk about the molds.

Is this the full list? Im looking for a g17 in particular.

If anyone ever made a combo sheath of any kind, I'd be like a child in candy factory to see it.

I wanna make a combo sheath for my dad, to put into the back of the car. Since axe and knife got same style handle (cheap plastic, but as much as he will need the tools, it's good), so I added a file to sharpen axe and sharpening stone for the knife. See items below, it's just what I got/how they looks like, they're not placed as final shape. Now, as far as I have made a research, there are two options: First, which I wouldn't like to give it a go, is a full axe sheath, where on one side is attached knife (and the file on the other, in my case), but I don't really like this one as it's kinda "bunky". Shown here: Now, the other option, which I'm more and more into, is larger sheet of leather, where all the items are attached from the same side, as I can leave back side for straps or loops/hooks for attaching in the car. Like the one on photo below. Is there any other option or has anyone ever done anything simmilar and have any guidelines for it?

Yeah, I've seen this one, but it's just a simple regular bag that I'm not even sure, if I can put it on my belt and balls won't just spill if I bend over or something.

Well, purpose is different, but the design remains same: I'd like to make an ammo pouch for slingshot bullets but the design I'd like to keep as from American Civil War lead balls. My slingshot ammo are actually balls from bearings dimensions either 3/8" or 1/2" (10-12mm). Has anyone ever done something as such and maybe have a pattern for it? (just a thought: if this ammo pouch would have somekind of attachmend to hold slingshot aswell, it would be more than perfect)

Anyone would reccomend a good one for a beginner?

Yeah, but for me it's that impossible...for now. ALthough I want to live someday on a place like this I guess. BUT, back on topic: how quiet are for example, electric machines? I've never had any real feel as I've never seen one sew alive.

Yeah, that's the info I needed :D The thread is 346 probably (or equal to /10 to threads I'm getting in my country). I was thinking about the weaver's cub, but I doubt it's much quieter. Tippmann's problem is only foot striking down, nothing else actually. And cub seems to be simmilar loud, compared to tippmann here. But I solved the problem already: Spoke to other neighbours, noone can hear a single stitch from my appartment, figured out, that only this neighbour is p*ick. He's complaining over anything. I already sew from that time on, so this is it I guess. He's my floor, neighbour appartment. Below me there's noone. I will probably put some thick rubber below my machine aswell, but kinda doubt it's gonna make much quieter after it.

So, I have had a Tippmann Boss for about 2 years now, and I must say, it did most of the job as it should. Its not perfect, but I'd rate it 5/7. This week, I got a neighbour complaint, that it's "too damn loud" so I have to upgrade machinery to electric one. I'm mostly working on belts, holsters, sheaths and bags, that's over 90% of my work. I am located in central Europe, Slovenia. A must-have for next sewing machine is: -electric, 110/230V, single phase -have to sew AT LEAST 10mm of veg tan (preferably more, but at least 10mm or 3/8") -top + bottom feed, can't leave no markings (sheaths, holsters, bags) -quieter than Tippmann (which shouldn't be a problem, since nearly nothing isn't loud as that anchor :D ) -preferably portable, so I can put it on my desk and take it off after work aswell. (something in size of tippmann would be perfect, but like a great philosopher Mick Jagger once said: "You can't always get what you want") Please let me know, what kind of machine would you take for this kind of job, what do you think about changing machines, any other suggestions and/or remarks

Will do, thanks.

Since originally Tippmann doesn't ship to Europe, I'm looking for alternative. If anyone has any bobbins to sell (2 should be enough) and/or flatbed, please let me know..if you're from Europe (or even from US but ready to ship).

You can't imagine how I admire this work and therefore I cannot really just pass it without asking many many questions. But decided to ask only what's neccesery.Đ 1. What's this GEORGEOUS dye? I'd say it's dipped into neatsfoot, but I was never able to get this dye, so please share this info :D 2. What's holding those belt loops together, rivet or stitched together? Is is possible to get any additional pictures?

BIG BIG thanks to @Constabulary, @Trox, @JJN and @Bert51. You helped me a lot, you narrowed the price down from 5k to 500-1k. This is BIG for me. Now, today I've been to local shoemaker shop and described my situation. When I said that the seller is asking for ~5k-ish for the machine, both of them agreed that in that price it should be included his car and half of garden. The reasonable price to offer would be ~250€ (or somewhere around 300$) and that's the only if the machine would be fully functional and operating as it should. The owner of the machine is a friend of my father and I find it DISGUSTING to try to robb me so hard. He's asking for 1000% of the real price. Thanks again to this forum, you guys are AMAZING.

I understand. But the prices shouldnt vary too much over the world tho. Guy called me and told me to give him an offer by the end of the week and I have to come up with some price by then. I don't wanna offer too much, while I don't want to insult him either.

Im sorry, I don't understand. What's the point of this link?

So, a guy from my town is going out of business and he called me and said that I'm supposed to make him an offer for sewing machine Adler 5-27. The machine is in very very good shape and it has single phase servo motor. It hasn't been used much at all and i was told "it was in army warehouse for a long time as reserve machine" and that he only used it for about 20 hours or so. What price should I offer to him, what would be fair price for it?

Searching for canvas material, which is simmilar (or even better, exactly the same) as old tarps used to be made of. Color doesn't matter much, as long as it is military color - camo, grey, green, brown, desert, etc. Doesn't matter very much. Would need 1-2m^2, but can't find supplier for that material anywhere. I'm interested in buying tarp as such aswell, could be torn (need it for parts to sew some other stuff).

I have fully designed a wallet, which I will (as prototype) cut out with laser, but I'm lost how to create the coin pocket. Does anyone have a pattern for it maybe? I will be using 1.3/1.5mm or 3-4 oz. veg tan.

Great work! Is there a sheet of leather between snake and knife too?

Is there any difference for the machine itself - to use nylon or polyester thread? I'm currently buying new spool and to me (as unexperienced) doesn't make any difference at buying, but might to the product or machine itself?