Hildebrand

I have a couple projects that it looks like the holster or stirrup plate would help get the sewing done without things getting caught on the cylinder arm. I am curious as to how difficult it is to get the lower feed dog adjusted after you put it back in. I am hesitant to take things apart since it is sewing so nice right now but if its not real bad to reset I would try it. Thanks in advance for any tips. Todd

Looks really nice.

Generally that is a 2 layer belt. You cut around the letters on the top layer then die the contrasting color on the back layer and glue it and sew it together. Todd

Same here Tom. I figure they don't want anyone downloading them then reposting them somewhere else for free once this ends. Todd

Just curious why you would put the snow seal on before wet molding? Won't the snow seal reduce the amount of water the leather can take in. Todd

My most consistent die jobs have come when I use what are sold as stain applicators at Home Depot. They are a sponge with a fabric cover, they give a very nice even distribution. I gave up on the daubers, I am not sure if it was me or the daubers but things looked terrible. The neatsfoot oil does really help. Todd

The threads I have seen as well as my own searches all come up empty for a supplier of these clips. I resorted to buying a tape measure holder and cutting the clip off. Todd

I would put it on a belt sander until it was back to a flat surface. No guesses as to how it got so out of shape. Todd

Just curious Pigasus do you plan someday to collect Social Security or Medicare? If the answer is yes why the complaint about self implement tax? You are your own employer and somebody has to make deposits into the system if you are to draw back out. Don't get me wrong I am not pro tax anything nor do I want to start a tax battle, but I think sometimes we start complaining about a tax just because its a tax before realizing there is a benefit. On the income tax I am right there with you, if they gave me power to change one thing I would institute a federal sales tax. No income tax only pay tax on what you spend. I know there are varying beliefs as to how long SS and Medicare will be available but I also remember getting the letters saying SS would be broke by 2018 and its still going. Just my $.02 Todd

Montana Leather carriers a water base rubber cement and a water base contact cement. Bonus is the contact cement is odorless as well. I have tried both and they work as advertised. My holsters are made in the style of Catsass a member here. Short version is they are 2 layers of thinner leather contact cemented flesh to flesh leaving the smooth grain side out. The odorless version created a bond just as permanent as the barges. Todd

I guess my suggestion would be to look at what is available for service after the sale. I would want to make sure I was saving a considerable amount if I was giving up service at the time of and after the sale. Not sure about the Adler and Juki but both the Cowboy and Cobra have dealers who are sponsors on here and have great reputations for helping with and after the sale. Todd

If this individual is putting out sub par work and using the title "craftsman" generally the problem will take care of itself as he will run out of customers for sub par work. If you are concerned he may be taking your customers just based on title I suspect if he is that will be short lived if his product is subpar, word will spread quickly. The longer I am on this earth the more I choose to concern myself with the things I can change and let the other stuff work itself out. Just my $.02. Todd

I also just tried the Renia. I got an email from Montana Leather, they were running a special on both the contact cement and rubber cement. I ordered both and they seem great. The rubber cement is much stronger than the regular stuff I have been using and the contact cement was easy to use, odorless and grabs quickly and securely. Todd

Looks great from here. Todd

No offense but if 2 different dealers don’t want to do business with you maybe a look in the mirror is in order. Sometimes we as customers have unrealistic expectations of how we will be treated just because we are going to buy something from a dealer. I purchased from Bob and after several phone conversations with Bob and how he handled my multiple basic questions and requests I can’t imagine what was said that he asked you to take your business elsewhere. Todd

Hwinbermuda, I know what you are saying but at least the gift card is better than thanks for the donation the program no longer exists. I have had that happen to me also, not in leather but other facets of life. Also its not like I am never spending any more money with Tandy. Todd

Fredk they should I got a letter since I had purchased an elite membership I got a gift card for the full amount I paid. Todd

I too like the contrasting blue stitching. Looks great. Todd

Naval jelly should also cut the light rust and prevent further rust.

Get a good overstitch wheel for spacing, no need for a round knife your utility knife with a sharp blade will do fine. Get a good strop to keep everything sharp. Jeff pretty much covered everything else.

I recently received a slot punch but it is not anywhere near sharp. What do you guys use to sharpen punches like this? It seems to have a good bevel in place. ‘Thank you. Todd

I dont know if you got this working or not but if the top is super tight, check the linkage for the presser foot. I noticed I had trouble a couple times and the thread coming along the top of the machine somehow go caught in the mechanism on the back just before the secondary tension. It makes the stitches get really short then the thread breaks. Todd

My wife has embraced by hobby by encouraging wall cabinets initially to keep things in(read not clutter up her house) but we quickly realized laying the rolled up double shoulders on top was not working. We bought what is supposed to be a pantry cabinet. It has an upper and a lower section with a shelf in between. I stand the rolled up double shoulders( I haven't bought any sides and right now don't have plans to) on the shelf behind the top door and the lower door has 4 large drawers behind it which also work very well for more storage. Mine came from Menards but I would think most of the home improvement stores would have similar. Todd

You won't necessarily produce a better product with a machine. You will get a more consistent product with much less effort and time involved. Todd

Very Nice. I always like something new and different. Todd