Hildebrand

This is the stamp I printed for this sling.

I got the logo as a .png file then used the adobe free program to convert it into a .svg file. I imported it into tinkercad and added a little text, I increased the height of everything then I made a base for it not as thick as the logo and text. Then I put the base on the logo, evened the top of the base with the top of the logo, this leaves what you want to make the impression with sticking out of the base, I combine all pieces then rotate it 180 degrees so it is lying on the base with the impression parts sticking up. This lets you print it without supports. Then export as an .stl file and you are ready to print.

I just use regular PLA, for the depth I just experimented a couple times. I am not sure how many mm I am pressing it in. I will try to remember to take a picture of the stamp itself tonight and measure the depth on it. Todd

I use 3d Printing to make 1 off stamps. I have been doing some prizes for events and I was able to get the logo from the event and 3d print a stamp to customize the prize. I did not print the makers stamp just the Mark Allen Hampton Stamp on the left. Todd

I use a set of calipers to find that 4th hole, leave machine in forward but stitch back to the start point, stop the needle just after it starts back up and the turn the work around and stitch forward through the stitches I just made. I don't have to worry about forward and reverse stitches being exactly equal in length. I keep scrap around so I make sure how long 3 stitches is currently on the machine. Todd

I have never done any saddle work but could you countersink a tee nut from the other side and use a machine screw? Todd

I have no experience in this area but I wonder if that is a straight press mold and no additional hand tool usage. Todd

Great explanation Dwight, your picture made me take a second look, I thought I was looking at my bench. Minus the grease I have that same splitter and that same plastic mat on my bench. Like they say great minds think alike. Todd

Nice looking rig. I have a scabbard for a single shot pistol on my bench most of the way finished that I used that same hobby lobby foam for fit up. You are right that is a really big piece of leather if it turns out to be an oops.

I would start by lengthening the stitches out(decreasing the stitches per inch) so you can easier see what you have going on, then use different color top and bottom thread then you can see if the knot is pulling to the top or the bottom. Just guessing from the picture, because it appears stitches are missing which I assume got pulled through. This is usually too much bobbin tension but the very short stitch length can contribute to pulling through as well.

What @Dwight said, I use this method and have not had any issues with it. Todd

@nstarleather I think those that mention a minor discrepancy like that would quickly go on the I am to busy to make your item list. Hand made items will vary in dimensions, they need to relax a little. Todd

@Cumberland HighpowerI use it and it is no odor. The only negative I have had is sometimes it leaves a rubber cement like compound that balls up when you are trying to slick the edges. I have not yet found a fix for that so I don't use it as often as I would like to because of the no odor. Todd

I agree 100% with @Dwight. The first time I saw this I thought it was down for maintenance or something, then it just stayed. Todd

Thank you, I looked and missed that category. Todd