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So I purchased this unit. Unfortunately I ended up breaking one of the oil lines underneath while trying to move the unit. Where is a good place to get parts for these machines. They all seem very stiff and brittle. Maybe I should just replace them all?

120v and also uses air to operate. Not a problem as I already have a compressor in the same area. Think I will go for it. Hey at that price I don’t think it’s a bad investment.

So for $500 it’s probably a good deal?

I came across an Adler 767-fa-373 for sale at a decent price (I think anyway) I tried looking up some info on this machine and found very little in regards to using on leather. I currently have a Tecsew t111-155 ( Singer clone ) that I use and like using 96 & 138 thread. Would this be just as capable? I also have a Boss for the thicker stuff so I like my flatbed for certain things.

I am looking at buying a supply of double cap rivets. I am wondering if there is any real difference between Rivets from Tandy, Weaver, Springfield, and Buckle Guy. Buckle Guy has some nice setting tools and dies but not sure if their tools work with others rivets as cap sizes seem to be different from everyone else's rivets. Also BG seem to be much higher priced than the other vendors. I don't mind paying more if the quality is there. Any help and input would be appreciated.

I am thinking about making up some of my own leather conditioner. I currently use Obenaufs oil and LP on stuff and I really like it. But I am not a big fan of the sweet honey sent it has. I was thinking of making a balm mixture of my own with using some of the Obenaufs oil and beeswax and adding some essential oils for a less honey smell. I was thinking to maybe make a more flowery smell for the ladies and a more masculine smell for the guys products. Has anyone tried this and what oils did you use?

Thanks for the input. I might just stick with what I know and go with the Veg. Was just thinking that the extra waxes and oils in the bridal might make the strap last longer under the conditions a firefighter sees and maybe require less upkeep.

So I have dabled a bit with some small leather projects. I have done them all with a half shoulder of veg tan so that’s all I have experience working with. I recently had a friend ask if I would make him a radio harness as he is a firefighter. I would love to try this and expand my knowledge. But I am questioning if veg tan is the best option for something like this or if I should give bridal leather a try or Latigo? I don’t think he is wanting any tooling or embossing but if so can the bridal or latigo be stamped or tooled? And what about edge from finishing/burnishing is it done differently than veg?