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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

I was wondering how you guys do your final finish when you have antiqued? I use resolene cut 50:50 with water and when I brush it on with a sponge brush it seems to pull the antique out with it, I have tried letting the antique set longer and longer before the top coat but it doesn't seem to change. I looked at airbrushing but after all of the warnings to only do it outside I am not sure that is the answer for me, we have a pretty short window for doing thinks like that outside here in WY. Any tips or advice is appreciated. Happy New Year, Todd

I know this is an old thread but I just got a 3D printer and this bobbin revolver was just what I needed to organize around my sewing machine. Many Thanks for posting it. In the event I am able to design and print something I think might help others I will share it on this forum. Merry Christmas Todd

When you copy it use a clear overhead transparency then you don’t have to trace it again, just straight onto the leather

Major factor with the Boss is to make sure you mount it securely. I fought mine for several months thinking I could just clamp it down and it would be fine. It wasn't but once I mounted it solid I was able to get everything dialed in. Todd

I have a Barry King double blade and I put it in one of the Tandy Economy black rubber barrel swivel knife's with no issues. Todd oops- I didn't read @bruce johnson's post that Barry King also makes 7/32" diameter blade shanks before posting.

I bought a yard of the Tandy artificial sheep skin, I haven't gotten to use it yet but it seems like it will work well and the nice part is, its a nice rectangle shape so there should be minimal waste.

@CreativeNamesometimes Harbor Freight tools are disposable but a lot of time they do just what you need for a good price.

I am with @BigBore on this one. I would wait until you are done with the stamping to dye.

If you don't sell them, why are you promoting them on this forum? I too am confused. Todd

I use the cheapest one from Joanns fabric, they have a limited lifespan and it hurts less to toss the cheap ones. I can't tell you if there is a difference in the compounds but I have never seen anyone on here point out a difference in cutting board material. Todd

If you have a paper pattern you like, there are several place online to upload drawings to and get acrylic templates made. I am in the process of doing it for a couple of sling patterns I have developed. Todd

I don't run a leather business full time but I am full time self employed. Go talk to your bank, they likely either do credit card processing themselves or work with someone who does. They can get you a terminal that is compliant and safe and help you get set up to accept cards. That way you are not tied to an expensive point of sale system that may or may not do the things you need. Another benefit is usually their fees are much less than square, etc. Todd

looking forward to ordering a few when you get it finalized and up for sale Todd

I plan to be there Saturday, will stop by to say hi.

Another delivery option is to have it shipped just to your local truck depot, thats what I did with my CB4500. Not sure how much I saved but I just went out on my lunch and they put it in the back of my pickup. It was on a pallet, and when I got home I took it off the pallet piece by piece which is the same I would have done with home delivery.

For several of the bench mounted tools, maybe look at some of the stands that have 3 surfaces to mount tools on and they rotate around and lock in place. That way you are able to use 3 tools but only taking the floor space for 1. Todd

After I make sure it is even either with cutting both layers after glueing or using the belt sander I bevel the edge then switch to 220 grit then finish with 600 grit. Once is it smooth I wet it then use the bar saddle soap and a piece of canvas to finish slicking them. Don Gonzales has a good utube video showing the process.

@RidgebackCustoms thank you, I hadn't thought of that. It might just get me to the right color. Todd